Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Balance XR-250 (01)

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$595.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Chrome-plated/purple fade
Archive ID
64637
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly
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

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