Schwinn ROCKET 88 STAGE 4 2001 VS Balance FS-550 1997 specs comparison

Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 4 2001 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 4

General Infos
Model Rocket 88 Stage 4
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Mini Flake Red
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Michelin XL
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Linear-pull Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Tioga Factory XC Sport
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore 1.5 (inches) Riser XC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite 2
Headset sizeICBM Type II Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ 5D-9
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set11 - 34 Teeth

Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 4 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
Manitou Magnum

Other Specs of Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 4

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Clips And Straps
Nylon Body
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla
Saddle seatSchwinn Race Anatomical
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Balance FS-550 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS-550

General Infos
Model FS-550
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 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-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set8-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 typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Balance FS-550

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsBalance Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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