Balance XR-250 (02) 1997 VS Specialized HARDROCK CLASSIC 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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Specialized Hardrock Classic

General Infos
Model Hardrock Classic
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - purple
-Green
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)
- womens 15.5 (inches)
- womens 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Crossroads III
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano Cassette
Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
SR Aluminum
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Hardrock Classic Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeSBC

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock Classic

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSBC Supersoft Spring Comfort
Seat post extension 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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