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1995 Balance FS-750 - Manitou Magnum

Velopedia Archive ID 32037

Overview

Model year1995
BrandBalance
ModelFS-750 - Manitou Magnum
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID32037
Original MSRP$1,722.00
ColorsPolish/apple mirror fade
Sizes16", 17.5", 19"
Weight27.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialAlcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkManitou Magnum
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-85M w/ toe clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA
HandlebarKalloy AL004
Handlebar extensionsBalance R.I.D. Shorties alloy
StemBalance R.I.D. forged alloy
SaddleVelo RaceLite
SeatpostBalance R.I.D. Superlite, 31.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsSovos cassette Q/R
RimsAraya RM-395 Team, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8 mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho II
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1074 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.