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1998 Balance Super FRS

Velopedia Archive ID 74107

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBalance
ModelSuper FRS
Bicycle typeFreestyle/jumping
Archive ID74107
Original MSRP$399.00
ColorsChrome/blue
SizesBoys

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material4130 chromoly
ForkBalance
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece chromoly
Bottom bracketOne piece
BB shell widthAmerican
Rear cogs1-speed
ChainKMC, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsBalance Slip Not

Brakes

BrakesTektro 983A/896A rear brakes, Tektro levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Odyssey Dynatron
HandlebarChromoly
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemBalance
SaddleBalance
SeatpostBalance 1102 layback, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsBalance sealed
RimsAlex 7X, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 2.125" Balance, Rear: 20 x 1.75" Balance
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube518.2 mm
Head-tube angle75°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center401.3 mm
Wheelbase985.5 mm

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