Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 Balance TT950

Velopedia Archive ID 43219

Overview

Model year	1993
Brand	Balance
Model	TT950
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	43219
Original MSRP	$3,900.00
Sizes	14, 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5
Weight	23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Lugged titanium
Frame material	3Al/2.5V titanium alloy
Fork	Tange Superlight

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Shifters	Shimano XTR Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR
Crankset	Shimano XTR, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-7401
Pedals	Shimano Deore XT SPD

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano XTR cantilevers brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Balance Superlight
Stem	Zoom Comp
Saddle	Balance Supercomp Ti
Seatpost	Balance "Stilt" alloy

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano XTR
Rims	Araya TM-395, 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
Fork offset / rake	47.8 mm

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