Balance XR-250 (01) 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 50 2006 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.


Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 2006 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

General Infos
Model Vertex 50
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Serac XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX STI Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturerMavic XM 317 Disk
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEvolve XC Flat
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEvolve XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX STI
Rear gear setNot Available

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
FOX FRL Lockout

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Egg Beater CX
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle X2
Seat post extensionRace Face Evolve XC


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