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1995 Balance AL-150 - RST 170

Velopedia Archive ID 32007

Overview

Model year1995
BrandBalance
ModelAL-150 - RST 170
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID32007
Original MSRP$495.00
ColorsSilver/plum fade
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialAlcoa 7005 aluminum
ForkRST 170
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-85P w/ toe clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe 980 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-850S
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSameness chromoly
SaddleVelo Supersoft
SeatpostKalloy SP-262, 31.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsKung Ten
RimsKin Lin, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Duro HF-827
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1070 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.