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1998 Balance Al 350 (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 76720

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBalance
ModelAl 350 (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID76720
Original MSRP$1,042.00
ColorsBall-burnished to green fade
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRST 381L
Fork materialChromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarBalance RID
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBalance RID
SaddleBalance
SeatpostBalance RID, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT
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.