Balance AL-250 - RST 170 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Balance
Model AL-250 - RST 170
First production 1995
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Balance AL-250 - RST 170 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-3 Levers
Dia-Compe 980 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesKung Ten
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya VP-20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlcoa 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850S

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Balance AL-250 - RST 170 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 170

Other Specs of Balance AL-250 - RST 170

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Sky blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85P With Toe Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Supersoft
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-262


Balance AL-250 - RST 170 bike review

Balance produced the AL-250 - RST 170 bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $611.00.
AL-250 - RST 170 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Balance Mountain bike AL-250 - RST 170 can be found in one single color which is Sky blue.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho II tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya VP-20, 36-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe 980 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers braking system and Kung Ten hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Balance used Alcoa 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Hsin Lung MTB 110 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this AL-250 - RST 170 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sameness chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio HyperDrive-C, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Balance, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.