Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Balance Al 450 (02)

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

Original MSRP
$1,010.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Ball-burnished to dark blue fade
Archive ID
78962
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Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front DerailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
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

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsAraya TM-820, 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

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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Component specifications may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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