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1995 Balance AL-550 - Manitou Comp

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,075.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Polish/apple mirror fade
Archive ID
32020
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame MaterialAlcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkManitou Comp
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT / LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-85M w/ toe clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST 2
HandlebarKalloy AL002
Handlebar ExtensionsBalance R.I.D. Shorties alloy
StemBalance R.I.D. forged alloy
SaddleVelo VL-217
SeatpostKalloy SP-266, 31.4 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsSovos cassette Q/R
RimsAraya TM-18, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho II
Wheel Size26" wheels

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