North Star EL SOL 1997 VS Lodestar RENAISSANCE 1999 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 |
Lodestar Renaissance
General Infos| Model | Renaissance |
| Manufacturer | Lodestar |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Ginger Ale -Cobalt Blue |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L Levers Avid 1D-10 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SpeedMaster |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Polite Magnesium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Tranz-X JD-810.3 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Tranz X JD-349 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Deore LX |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino V-50 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM ESP 7.0 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Lodestar Renaissance Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 7.0 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Spyder |
Other Specs of Lodestar Renaissance
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-950A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST.XCZ With Kevlar Corners |
| Seat post extension | 29.8 (millimeters) Diameter Tranz X JD-485 |
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 Lodestar Renaissance manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Lodestar Renaissance Mountain bike here