Balance XR-250 (01) 1997 VS Norco RIVAL 2005 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.


Norco Rival 2005 comparison online with competitors

Norco Rival

General Infos
Model Rival
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Blue
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda ATB
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-35 Front and Shimano ST-EF35 EZ Fire STI Rear Levers
Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Front and Hayes MX-2 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Formula Aluminum
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Chun Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z510
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket typeSNAFU 22 (millimeters)
Crankset parts and sizes 28 Teeth
SR Suntour XCC-150PB
Gear shift leversShimano EF-29
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Chain-retention Device
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour XC60

Other Specs of Norco Rival

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsDMR V-8
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatComfort
Seat post extensionLee Chi SP-222


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