Rocky Mountain SWITCH 2002 VS Balance FS-550 1997 specs comparison
Rocky Mountain Switch
General Infos| Model | Switch |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Nickel |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Mobster |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Levers Shimano Deore M555 Hydraulic Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton RAD |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Answer Pro Taper |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | RMB Freeride |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless RMB Pig DH |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face Taperlock ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 Teeth Race Face Prodigy With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Switch Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches)-5.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Black Elite 120 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Switch
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M545 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla RL |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Custom |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter RMB |
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 Switch bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Switch 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