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1996 Balance Killer B (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 53129

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBalance
ModelKiller B (01)
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID53129
Original MSRP$444.00
ColorsBlue anodized/chrome-plated fade
SizesBoys
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkBalance
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece chromoly 7", 43 teeth
Bottom bracketTioga
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 18 teeth
ChainKMC MAR-32, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsBalance Slip-Not cages

Brakes

BrakesShimano AceraX M-System brakes, Tektro alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarBalance chromoly
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemBalance alloy
SaddleBalance Pro Flite
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAlex VP-20, 36-hole
Spokes2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 24 x 2.125" Cheng Shin Comp III type, Rear: 24 x 1.75" Cheng Shin Comp III type
Wheel size24" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube533.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1031.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.