Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 61774
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | FS-550 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 61774 |
| Original MSRP | $1,995.00 |
| Colors | Ball burnished/polish/olive fade |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 7005 aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy SL |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Dyna-mount, 3.25" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Balance clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-376AG levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Balance R.I.D. |
| Saddle | Balance |
| Seatpost | Balance R.I.D., 30.0 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 220, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 589.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059.2 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.