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1998 Balance Al 150 (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 79833

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBalance
ModelAl 150 (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID79833
Original MSRP$582.00
ColorsSilver to black fade
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkBalance
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown 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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.