Balance XR 250 (02) 1998 VS Raleigh M50 2003 specs comparison
Balance XR 250 (02)
General InfosModel | XR 250 (02) |
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 (02) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Balance XR 250 (02)
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 |

Raleigh M50
General InfosModel | M50 |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Red and White and Blue-Onyx |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Acera LeversTektro 835A Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano HB-RM40Front: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC IG-31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EF29 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Raleigh M50 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 75 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour XC60 |
Other Specs of Raleigh M50
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | MTB Nylon |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Avenir ATB Vinyl |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its XR 250 (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance XR 250 (02) Mountain bike here
- Get your Raleigh M50 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh M50 Mountain bike here