Softride Firestorm 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Firestorm |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Softride Firestorm Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Firestorm Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Flat Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Softride Haboob |
Other Specs of Softride Firestorm
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
| Available colors | - Yellow |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla |
| Saddle seat | Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Softride Suspension Beam |
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Softride produced the Firestorm bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.95.
Firestorm bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Softride Mountain bike Firestorm can be found in one single color which is Yellow.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Firestorm to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Softride chromoly suspension.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.