Balance XR-250 (01) 1997 VS Barracuda A2R 1998 specs comparison

Balance XR-250 (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance XR-250 (01)

General Infos
Model XR-250 (01)
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)
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 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 171B

Other Specs of Balance XR-250 (01)

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


Barracuda A2R 1998 comparison online with competitors

Barracuda A2R

General Infos
Model A2R
Manufacturer Barracuda
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Reflex blue pearl and Audi pearl
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Vuelta Vision
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY 175HB Aluminum
Handlebar extender'Cuda Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsJY-905
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST Geforce

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2R Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder

Other Specs of Barracuda A2R

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-945A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
'Cuda Aluminum Micro-adjust


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