GT FORCE 3.0 2008 VS Softride CONTOUR 1996 specs comparison

GT Force 3.0 2008 comparison online with competitors

GT Force 3.0

General Infos
Model Force 3.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga.
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded and Monocoque
Handlebar constructionRitchey Rizer
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit X

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT Force 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 110 - 140 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Marzocchi XC 600 ATA2

Other Specs of GT Force 3.0

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Acid
Rear shock absorber 6 (inches) Travel
Fox Float
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionRitchey Comp


Softride Contour 1996 comparison online with competitors

Softride Contour

General Infos
Model Contour
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Light blue
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Heat-treated
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionSameness MB-268-L Alloy
Handlebar extenderSameness SBD-07
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride SFS Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki SE-II

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Contour Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis PAF-01

Other Specs of Softride Contour

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vetta AT Transverse
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


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