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1997 Balance Al-250 (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 66879

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBalance
ModelAl-250 (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66879
Original MSRP$765.00
ColorsBall burnished/purple fade
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRST 171B
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26
Rear cogs7-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBalance R.I.D.
SaddleBalance
SeatpostBalance R.I.D., 26.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano AceraX
RimsAlex VP-18F, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Duro HF-828
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.