GT STRIKE 1998 VS Softride NORWESTER 1997 specs comparison

GT Strike

General Infos

Model	Strike
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	- billet -Atomic Burst
Sizes	- 48 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 48 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano RX-100
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Dropout
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	HL Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Tange-Seiki LN-65
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control Triple
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

GT Strike Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano RX-100 GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Kinesis

Other Specs of GT Strike

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-A525 SPD
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Chromoly Rails GT
Seat post extension	Aluminum Micro-adjust

Softride Norwester

General Infos

Model	Norwester
Manufacturer	Softride
Year of production	1997
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-White
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 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano RSX Levers Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano RSX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly
Frame type	Welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Softride Chromoly Suspension
Headset size	1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	26/36/46 Teeth Shimano RSX
Gear shift levers	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 24 Teeth 7-speed

Softride Norwester Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano RSX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano RSX GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Chien Shing

Other Specs of Softride Norwester

Component group sets	Shimano RSX
Pedals details	Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Chromoly Rails Vuelta Vison
Seat post extension	Softride Suspension Beam