North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Dirt Research HOT SPRINGS (01) 1997 specs comparison
North Star El Sol
General Infos| Model | El Sol |
| Manufacturer | North Star |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Tange Prestige Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | North Star Pro Series |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | North Star |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of North Star El Sol
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | North Star Elite Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | North Star Embroidered Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | North Star Micro-adjust |
Dirt Research Hot Springs (01)
General Infos| Model | Hot Springs (01) |
| Manufacturer | Dirt Research |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- sea green -Light titanium |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims DW 6000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Tange Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Dirt Research 140g Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Dirt Research |
| Handlebar stem details | Dirt Research |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STXAlivio MC-37 RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Dirt Research Hot Springs (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp |
| Fork type | Ballistic XL460 |
Other Specs of Dirt Research Hot Springs (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals details | Dirt Research Aluminum |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Dirt Research Racing |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Dirt Research |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, North Star provided us with the latest version of its El Sol bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of North Star El Sol Mountain bike here
- Get your Dirt Research Hot Springs (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
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