Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1993 Balance XR250

Velopedia Archive ID 40106

Overview

Model year	1993
Brand	Balance
Model	XR250
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	40106
Original MSRP	$429.00
Sizes	14, 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5
Weight	29.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	Tange MTB chrome-moly
Fork	Chrome-moly

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus
Shifters	Shimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano Altus A10
Rear derailleur	Shimano Altus A10
Crankset	Shimano Altus A10, 26/36/46 teeth
Rear cogs	7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
Chain	Kmc
Pedals	Wellgo 897

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Altus A10 brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	6-degree
Stem	Zoom
Saddle	Balance Gel
Seatpost	Balance alloy

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Exage
Rims	Alloy, 36-hole
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Muddy Wolf
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	579.1 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Fork offset / rake	45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 13, 2026.