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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Balance AL 550 (03)
Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,097.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
- Colors
- Clear-coat, emerald/polished fade
- Weight
- 25.5
- Archive ID
- 51226
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Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 spiral-X DBT al. w/replaceable der. hanger |
| Fork | Balance |
| Fork Material | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Tioga Clipman (clipless) |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-370A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar Extensions | Balance R.I.D. Shorties alloy |
| Stem | Balance R.I.D. forged alloy |
| Saddle | Balance R.I.D. w/suspended rails |
| Seatpost | Balance R.I.D., 30.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS Grey, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT Grey |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.