Ross MT. KATAHDIN 1996 VS Balance AL-350 (02) 1997 specs comparison

Ross Mt. Katahdin

General Infos

Model	Mt. Katahdin
Manufacturer	Ross
Year of production	1996
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Color choice	-Purple fade
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Jo-Ying 292A Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Rigida AS-26
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sha Dar Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	Welded Aluminum
Handlebar construction	MTB Steel
Handlebar extender	Ross
Handlebar stem details	Wei Hau ATB-168
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-H100

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Taya TB-500
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	22/34/42 Teeth Cyclone
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-300i
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Ross Mt. Katahdin Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano AceraX
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type	RosShock 326

Other Specs of Ross Mt. Katahdin

Component group sets	Shimano AceraX
Pedals details	Fasten NWL-90K
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Master
Seat post extension	26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Polygon PM-215

Balance Al-350 (02)

General Infos

Model	Al-350 (02)
Manufacturer	Balance
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Ball burnished and green fade
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (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 tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (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 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-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set	8-speed

Balance Al-350 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type	RST 381L

Other Specs of Balance Al-350 (02)

Component group sets	Shimano STX-RC and Alivio
Pedals details	Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Balance
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D.