Steelman MANZANITA (03) 2001 VS Balance AL 550 (01) 1996 specs comparison

Steelman Manzanita (03) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Steelman Manzanita (03)

General Infos
Model Manzanita (03)
Manufacturer Steelman
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireRitchey ZED
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers
Shimano XT V-Brake Front and Shimano XT-V Brake Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XT
Rims manufacturerMavic 517
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Prodigy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteelman
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chris King No-Threadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-99
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizesShimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set9-speed

Steelman Manzanita (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT
Fork materialAluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Atom 80

Other Specs of Steelman Manzanita (03)

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face XY


Balance AL 550 (01) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL 550 (01)

General Infos
Model AL 550 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - emerald and polished fade
-Clear-coat
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Grey
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS Grey
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-370A Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance AL 550 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC

Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsTioga Clipman
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. With Suspended Rails
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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