The 1997 Balance FS-550 is a full-suspension mountain bike with an aluminum Dyna-mount frame. The frame has a Ball  Burnished finish.

It was released in 1997 and costs $1,995 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds.

Components

The FS-550 1997 comes with Shimano Deore LX components, including a Balance R.I.D stem, a threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset headset and Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL shifters.

The Rock Shox Indy SL fork has a true suspension.

Drivetrain

The FS-550 1997 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Deore derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with WTB VelociRaptor tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic 220 rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $1,995
Year 1997
Alt. Names FS550, FS 550, FS-550