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1998 Balance Timber Wolf

Velopedia Archive ID 76623

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBalance
ModelTimber Wolf
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID76623
Original MSRP$279.00
ColorsFat deep metallic orange, matte black
Sizes13.5", 15", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-32, 120mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-943

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 297A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleVelo VL-313
SeatpostAlico YC-SP05, 26.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula FM V21, Rear: Formula FM 31
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-849
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube547 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1047 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 19, 2026.