Balance XR 250 (01) 1998 VS Trek ELITE 9.8 2000 specs comparison
Balance XR 250 (01)
General InfosModel | XR 250 (01) |
Manufacturer | Balance |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Polished to purple 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 | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Duro HF-828 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano AceraX LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex VP-18F |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Balance RID |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Balance RID |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano AceraX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Balance XR 250 (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownChromoly |
Fork type | RST 171B |
Other Specs of Balance XR 250 (01)
Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
Pedals details | Steel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Balance |
Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) DiameterBalance RID |

Trek Elite 9.8
General InfosModel | Elite 9.8 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Bright Silver |
Sizes | - Large - medium - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.80 (inches) Bontrager Super-XFront: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Super-X |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Dolomite |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Rear: Rolf Dolomite AssymetricFront: Rolf Dolomite |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | OCLV Carbon Fiber |
Frame type | Bonded |
Handlebar construction | ICON Graphite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ICON Graphite |
Headset size | Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethICON Graphite |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Trek Elite 9.8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid SL |
Other Specs of Trek Elite 9.8
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
Seat post extension | ICON Graphite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its XR 250 (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance XR 250 (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek Elite 9.8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Elite 9.8 Mountain bike here