Iron Horse G-8 1999 VS Softride FIRESTORM 1998 specs comparison

Iron Horse G-8 1999 comparison online with competitors

Iron Horse G-8

General Infos
Model G-8
Manufacturer Iron Horse
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Matte Black
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-891
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-881
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 292 Levers
Chang Star 883 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula FM 32
Front: Formula FM 31
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Kin Lin RT-6n
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionIron Horse Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsIron Horse Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Chin Haur CH-46
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
SR XR32
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Iron Horse G-8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
SR TP31
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
RST 280

Other Specs of Iron Horse G-8

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVictor VP-933S With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
RST 20
Saddle seatIron Horse
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Iron Horse Aluminum Micro-adjust


Softride Firestorm 1998 comparison online with competitors

Softride Firestorm

General Infos
Model Firestorm
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR17A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Firestorm Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX GS
Fork material Linkage Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAMP Research F3 XC

Other Specs of Softride Firestorm

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberSoftride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


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