K2 PROFLEX 5000C 1998 VS Softride FIRESTORM 1998 specs comparison
K2 ProFlex 5000C
General Infos| Model | ProFlex 5000C |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Natural carbon |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - way big |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Mach SK Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Sub 432 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon-reinforced Thermoplastic |
| Frame type | Laminated Carbon Fiber |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Polygon |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Syncros |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
K2 ProFlex 5000C Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Linkage Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Noleen Cross-Link CS |
Other Specs of K2 ProFlex 5000C
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | K2 Mag T |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel K2 Smart Shock |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Softride Firestorm
General Infos| Model | 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 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 type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung 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) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 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 Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its ProFlex 5000C bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 ProFlex 5000C 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