Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 32018
| Model year | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | AL-550 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 32018 |
| Original MSRP | $885.00 |
| Colors | Polish/apple mirror fade |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5" |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | R.I.D. |
| Fork material | Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT / LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Fasten NWL-85M w/ toe clips & straps |
| Brakes | Dia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST 2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kalloy AL002 |
| Handlebar extensions | Balance R.I.D. Shorties alloy |
| Stem | Balance R.I.D. forged alloy |
| Saddle | Velo VL-217 |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-266, 31.4 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Sovos cassette Q/R |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya TM-18, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho II |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 565 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.