Bruce Gordon ROCK N ROAD TOUR EX 2002 VS Softride NORWESTER 1998 specs comparison

Bruce Gordon Rock n Road Tour EX
General InfosModel | Rock n Road Tour EX |
Manufacturer | Bruce Gordon |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Blue- Red-Black |
Sizes | - 34cm (centimeters)- 39cm (centimeters)- 44cm (centimeters)- 49cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 34cm (centimeters)- 39cm (centimeters)- 44cm (centimeters)- 49cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Avocet Cross |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 LeversShimano Deore XT Cantilever Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Nitto Drop |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bruce Gordon Chicken Neck |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Deore XT |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Bruce Gordon Rock n Road Tour EX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Bruce Gordon |
Other Specs of Bruce Gordon Rock n Road Tour EX
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Avocet R20 Gel |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Uno |

Softride Norwester
General InfosModel | Norwester |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Panaracer Pasela |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversDia-Compe VC-2 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Kung Ten Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun Rims CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | MP Cycles |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin HP-250-AN |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano RSX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth8-speed |
Softride Norwester Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Aero CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Aprebic AC-6036 |
Other Specs of Softride Norwester
Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Eversoft #1 |
Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Bruce Gordon provided us with the latest version of its Rock n Road Tour EX bike manual
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