Marin PORTOFINO 2010 VS Softride NORWESTER 1997 specs comparison

Marin Portofino 2010 comparison online with competitors

Marin Portofino

General Infos
Model Portofino
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Blue Metal
Sizes - 52XS
- 54S
- 56M
- 58L
- 61XL
Sizes - 52XS
- 54S
- 56M
- 58L
- 61XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda Koncept
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 2300 STI Levers
Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Alex R450
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
WTB Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Vero Compact
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Adjustable
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
FSA Vero Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 2300 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Portofino Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 2300
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork materialCarbon
Fork typeRFE Carbon

Other Specs of Marin Portofino

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin Plush Road
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
300 (millimeters)
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


Softride Norwester 1997 comparison online with competitors

Softride Norwester

General Infos
Model Norwester
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1997
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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 tire700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride Chromoly Suspension
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeChien Shing

Other Specs of Softride Norwester

Component group setsShimano RSX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vuelta Vison
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


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