Softride Norwester 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Norwester
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Softride Norwester Parts   
Available Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride Chromoly Suspension
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 24 Teeth
7-speed

Softride Norwester Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeChien Shing

Other Specs of Softride Norwester

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - White
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vuelta Vison
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


Softride Norwester bike review

Softride produced the Norwester bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,099.95.
Norwester bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Softride Road Norwester can be found in one single color which is White.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used Chromoly material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Norwester to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Softride chromoly suspension.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 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 Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.