Rocky Mountain SWITCH SL 2005 VS Balance FS-350 1997 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Switch SL 2005 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Switch SL

General Infos
Model Switch SL
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Tank
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Front: RMB 20 (millimeters) Carbon
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 321
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston Vice 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversSRAM 7.0 Trigger
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Switch SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Z-1 FR SL QR20

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Switch SL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M424 SPD
Rear shock absorber 152 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP3
Saddle seatSDG Freeride
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


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Balance FS-350

General Infos
Model FS-350
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Ball burnished and green fade
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set8-speed

Balance FS-350 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Balance FS-350

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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