Softride HUSKY 1996 VS Balance FS-550 1997 specs comparison
Softride Husky
General Infos| Model | Husky |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-850 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Lee Chi 319A Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Vuelta Buffalo |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Lee Chi Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Tracer |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-100 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Softride Husky Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Chien Shen |
Other Specs of Softride Husky
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-186 |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Husky bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Husky 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