Porter Frames Blade (03) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Porter Frames
Model Blade (03)
First production 1998
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Porter Frames Blade (03) Parts   
Available Sizes - 44 cm (centimeters)
- 46 cm (centimeters)
- 48 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RX-100 Levers
Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RX-100
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR14A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile AirWing
Handlebar extenderProfile Split-Enz
Handlebar stem detailsProfile Pursuit
Headset size1 (inches) Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesShimano RX-100
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set8-speed

Porter Frames Blade (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RX-100 GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typePorter

Other Specs of Porter Frames Blade (03)

Component group setsShimano RX-100
Available colors - Custom
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta
Seat post extensionProfile Fast Back


Porter Frames Blade (03) bike review

Porter Frames produced the Blade (03) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,334.00.
Blade (03) bike is available in many sizes such as 44 cm (centimeters), 46 cm (centimeters), 48 cm (centimeters), 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters) and 58 cm (centimeters).
Porter Frames Road Blade (03) can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 23c Continental Grand Prix tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR14A, 32-hole. Porter Frames equiped this exact model with Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system and Shimano RX-100 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Porter Frames used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Profile AirWing high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blade (03) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Profile Pursuit.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RX-100 is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Porter Frames, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.