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

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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.


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Dirt Research Kobuk (02)

General Infos
Model Kobuk (02)
Manufacturer Dirt Research
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - teal
-Amethyst
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims DW 6000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsColumbus DR
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Dirt Research Kobuk (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeDirt Research

Other Specs of Dirt Research Kobuk (02)

Component group setsShimano STX
Pedals detailsDirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research


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