Balance XR-250 (02) 1997 VS Rivendell MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION 1998 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.


Rivendell Mountain Expedition 1998 comparison online with competitors

Rivendell Mountain Expedition

General Infos
Model Mountain Expedition
Manufacturer Rivendell
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Call for colors
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- 23 (inches)
- 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Ritchey Crossbite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Suntour Cyclone Levers
Aluminum Cantilever Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesPhil Wood
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic MA-2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 753 For Rivendell
Frame typeLugged and silver-brazed
Handlebar constructionNitto #185
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNitto Technomic Deluxe
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typePhil Wood
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Ritchey Logic
Gear shift leversSuntour Bar-end
Rear gear set 13 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Rivendell Mountain Expedition Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Suntour A5000
Derailleur (Rear)Suntour XC Pro
Fork material Flat Crown
Reynolds
Fork typeRivendell

Other Specs of Rivendell Mountain Expedition

Component group setsSuntour and Phil Wood
Pedals detailsMKS RX-1 With ALE Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBrooks B-17
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Nitto One-bolt


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