North Star El Sol 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand North Star
Model El Sol
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories North Star El Sol Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Prestige Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNorth Star Pro Series
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNorth Star
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

North Star El Sol Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of North Star El Sol

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Teal
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsNorth Star Elite Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorth Star Embroidered Kevlar
Seat post extensionNorth Star Micro-adjust


North Star El Sol bike review

North Star produced the El Sol bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.00.
El Sol bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
North Star Mountain bike El Sol can be found in one single color which is Teal.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. North Star equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride North Star used Tange Prestige chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. North Star Pro Series high strength material is used on the handlebar of this El Sol to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of North Star.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by North Star, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.