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1996 Balance AL 450 (02)

Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$842.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Clear-coat, red anodized/polished fade
Weight
26.3
Archive ID
54089
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame Material7005 DBT aluminum w/replacable der. hanger
ForkBalance
Fork Material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front DerailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-370A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
SaddleBalance R.I.D. Lo-profile Expert
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 30.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsAraya TM-830, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT
Wheel Size26" wheels

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