Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Balance Al-550 (02)

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

Original MSRP
$1,207.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Ball burnished/polish/olive fade
Archive ID
66008
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkBalance
Fork MaterialUnicrown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
Rear Cogs8-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBalance clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-376AG 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., 30.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 220, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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