Balance Al 250 (01) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Balance
Model Al 250 (01)
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Balance Al 250 (01) 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) 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
Wheelsmith Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance RID
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance RID
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specs

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 set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Balance Al 250 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRST 171B

Other Specs of Balance Al 250 (01)

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Available colors - Ball-burnished to purple fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance RID


Balance Al 250 (01) bike review

Balance produced the Al 250 (01) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $857.00.
Al 250 (01) 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 (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball-burnished to purple fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Duro HF-828 tires and Wheelsmith steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex VP-18F, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers braking system and Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Balance used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Balance RID high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Al 250 (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Balance RID.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Balance, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano AceraX EZ Fire gear shift levers.