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1998 Balance FS 550

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

Original MSRP
$2,593.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Ball-burnished to olive fade
Archive ID
76099
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockDyna-mount, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
Rear Cogs7-speed
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 XT
RimsMavic 220S, 32-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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