Dirt Research KOBUK (02) 1997 VS Balance AL 250 (02) 1998 specs comparison

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)
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano STX Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims DW 6000
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus DR
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Dirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Dirt Research
Handlebar stem details	Dirt Research
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 type	Dirt Research

Other Specs of Dirt Research Kobuk (02)

Component group sets	Shimano STX
Pedals details	Dirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Dirt Research Racing
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Dirt Research

Balance Al 250 (02)

General Infos

Model	Al 250 (02)
Manufacturer	Balance
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Ball-burnished to purple fade
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Duro HF-828
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex VP-18F
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Balance RID
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Balance RID
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX
Gear shift levers	Shimano AceraX EZ Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Balance Al 250 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Balance

Other Specs of Balance Al 250 (02)

Component group sets	Shimano AceraX
Pedals details	Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Balance
Seat post extension	26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID