Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Balance Al-450 (01)

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,040.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Ball burnished/dark blue fade
Archive ID
63766
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front DerailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
Rear Cogs8-speed
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBalance R.I.D.
SaddleBalance
SeatpostBalance R.I.D., 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsAraya TM-820, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Psycho TT
Wheel Size26" wheels

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