Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 52234
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Balance |
| Model | AL 750 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 52234 |
| Original MSRP | $1,990.00 |
| Colors | Clear-coat, saphire/polished fade |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5" |
| Weight | 25.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
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| Frame material | 7005 spiral-X DBT al. w/replaceable der. hanger |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Adventure Components Race, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 122 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Tioga Clipman (clipless) |
| Brakes | Onza H.O. brakes, Avid levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
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| 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 ti rails |
| Seatpost | Balance R.I.D., 30.0 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 220, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy 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 |
| Top tube | 563.9 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059.2 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.