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
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride Chromoly Suspension
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeSoftride Haboob

Other Specs of Softride Firestorm

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX
Available colors - Yellow
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla
Saddle seatVuelta
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Softride Suspension Beam


Softride Firestorm bike review

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.