Balance XR-250 (02) 1997 VS Dirt Research BADLANDS 1995 specs comparison

Balance XR-250 (02) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance XR-250 (02)

General Infos
Model XR-250 (02)
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 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialUnicrown
Fork typeBalance

Other Specs of Balance XR-250 (02)

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


Dirt Research Badlands 1995 comparison online with competitors

Dirt Research Badlands

General Infos
Model Badlands
Manufacturer Dirt Research
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Black metallic
Sizes - 15 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire24 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size24 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Shimano AceraX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CRT16 II
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Infinity Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 180g Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research Threadless Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tioga Alchemy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HP-70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-300
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Dirt Research Badlands Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange A827-C

Other Specs of Dirt Research Badlands

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Pedals detailsDirt Research 934-S
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research


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