Image not available
Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Balance AL 250 (01)
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $714.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
- Colors
- Black/silver fade, clear-coat
- Weight
- 28.3
- Archive ID
- 58073
Image not yet recovered
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum w/replacable der. hanger |
| Fork | RST 381 |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Alivio/AceraX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP20, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-UG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Tektro 371A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Balance R.I.D. butted alloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Balance R.I.D. forged alloy |
| Saddle | Balance R.I.D. Lo-profile |
| Seatpost | Balance R.I.D., 27.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Araya GP-710, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.