Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 Balance AL550

Velopedia Archive ID 42719

Overview

Model year	1993
Brand	Balance
Model	AL550
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	42719
Original MSRP	$899.00
Sizes	14, 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5
Weight	29.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi XC 50

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 28/38/48 teeth
Rear cogs	7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
Chain	Shimano Hyperglide
Pedals	Wellgo 926 alloy

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Superlight 6-degree
Stem	Zoom
Saddle	Balance Complight
Seatpost	Balance "Stilt" alloy

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Araya RM-17, 32-hole
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	579.1 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 13, 2026.