Balance AL 250 (01) 1996 VS Giant XTC ALLIANCE 2008 specs comparison
Balance AL 250 (01)
General InfosModel | AL 250 (01) |
Manufacturer | Balance |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- clear-coat -Black and silver fade |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro 371A Levers Shimano AceraX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replacable Der. Hanger |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. Butted Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP20 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Balance AL 250 (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 381 |
Other Specs of Balance AL 250 (01)
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio and AceraX |
Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Balance R.I.D. Lo-profile |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |

Giant XtC Alliance
General InfosModel | XtC Alliance |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed and White |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alliance Aluminum and composite |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XtC Alliance Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MX Pro LO |
Other Specs of Giant XtC Alliance
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its AL 250 (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance AL 250 (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant XtC Alliance manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XtC Alliance Mountain bike here