Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 50 2008 VS Balance FS-550 1997 specs comparison
Rocky Mountain Element 50
General Infos| Model | Element 50 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and White |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Formula K24 Hydraulic Levers Formula ORO K24 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano HB-M525 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM 317 Disk |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FORM 7005 Aluminum and Carbon Seatstays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Evolve XC Riser OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve XC |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG53-9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano LX |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Element 50 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100RL |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element 50
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Shadow Team |
| Seat post extension | Race Face Evolve XC |
Balance FS-550
General Infos| Model | FS-550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball burnished and polish and olive fade |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-376AG Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 8-speed |
Balance FS-550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS-550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rocky Mountain provided us with the latest version of its Element 50 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Element 50 Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS-550 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS-550 Mountain bike here