North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Alpine Designs XC-3.5 1998 specs comparison

North Star El Sol 1997 comparison online with competitors

North Star El Sol

General Infos
Model El Sol
Manufacturer North Star
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Teal
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 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 Specs

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 Specifications

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
Pedals detailsNorth Star Elite Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorth Star Embroidered Kevlar
Seat post extensionNorth Star Micro-adjust


Alpine Designs XC-3.5 1998 comparison online with competitors

Alpine Designs XC-3.5

General Infos
Model XC-3.5
Manufacturer Alpine Designs
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Midnite Moonlite
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 chromoly c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFly Up-Rising
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFly Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Alpine Designs XC-3.5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder

Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-3.5

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-945
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Fly Stoutboy


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