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1998 Balance Al 550 (02)

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

Original MSRP
$1,315.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Ball-burnished to olive fade
Archive ID
77220
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Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBalance clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-376AG levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarBalance RID
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBalance RID
SaddleBalance
SeatpostBalance RID, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 220S, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

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