Dirt Research HOT SPRINGS (02) 1997 VS Balance AL 150 (02) 1996 specs comparison

Dirt Research Hot Springs (02) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Dirt Research Hot Springs (02)

General Infos
Model Hot Springs (02)
Manufacturer Dirt Research
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - sea green
-Light titanium
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches)
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 Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
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 materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
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 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STXAlivio MC-37 RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Dirt Research Hot Springs (02) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Dirt Research Hot Springs (02)

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals detailsDirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research


Balance AL 150 (02) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL 150 (02)

General Infos
Model AL 150 (02)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - ruby and silver fade
-Clear-coat
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Duro HF-827
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 371A Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex VP-20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replacable Der. Hanger
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D. Chromoly
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 S

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP20
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-300i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Balance AL 150 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBalance R.I.D.

Other Specs of Balance AL 150 (02)

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. Lo-profile
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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