Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Balance AL 250 (02)

Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$587.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Black/silver fade, clear-coat
Weight
27.2
Archive ID
53589
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame Material7005 aluminum w/replacable der. hanger
ForkBalance R.I.D.
Fork Material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Alivio/AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP20, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K

Brakes

BrakesShimano AceraX M-System brakes, Tektro 371A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarBalance R.I.D. butted alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBalance R.I.D. forged alloy
SaddleBalance R.I.D. Lo-profile
SeatpostBalance R.I.D., 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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