Giant XTC NRS 2 2001 VS Softride FIRESTORM 1998 specs comparison

Giant XTC NRS 2
General InfosModel | XTC NRS 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Red-Black |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper Comp S |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD 5 LeversAvid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Aluminum DiscFront: Aluminum Disc Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 24-holeMavic UST Tubeless |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15 Ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedGiant ALUXX 6061 T-6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
Handlebar extender | Titec Micro |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Prodigy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Prodigy |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Giant XTC NRS 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Giant XTC NRS 2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) TravelRock Shox SID XC |
Saddle seat | Koski Contour 2P |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Prodigy |

Softride Firestorm
General InfosModel | Firestorm |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Shimano STX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims CR17A |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Softride Firestorm Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket MountShimano STX-RC Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
Fork material | Linkage CrownAluminum |
Fork type | AMP Research F3 XC |
Other Specs of Softride Firestorm
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Uno |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its XTC NRS 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant XTC NRS 2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Softride Firestorm manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride Firestorm Mountain bike here