Alpine Designs EXPLORE 1998 VS Balance XR-250 (02) 1997 specs comparison

Alpine Designs Explore 1998 comparison online with competitors

Alpine Designs Explore

General Infos
Model Explore
Manufacturer Alpine Designs
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - Northwest Green
-Midnite Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Center Ridge
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tourney TY-22 Levers
Shimano Tourney TY-22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Asahi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionLeadtec
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 13 - 32 Teeth
7-speed

Alpine Designs Explore Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-32
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-30
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeAlpine Designs

Other Specs of Alpine Designs Explore

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 2350 With Springs
Seat post extension 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-200


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Balance XR-250 (02)

General Infos
Model XR-250 (02)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Chrome-plated and purple fade
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Duro HF-828
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano AceraX Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex VP-18F
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Rear gear set7-speed

Balance XR-250 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialUnicrown
Fork typeBalance

Other Specs of Balance XR-250 (02)

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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