Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Balance Al 150 (01)

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

Original MSRP
$700.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Silver to black fade
Archive ID
73357
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRST 161B
Fork MaterialChromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-CT91
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless
HandlebarBalance RID
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBalance RID
SaddleBalance 1
SeatpostBalance RID, 26.4mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Altus
RimsAlex VP-18F, 36-hole
SpokesWheelsmith steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Duro HF-822
Wheel Size26" wheels

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