Softride Norwester 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Norwester |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Sport |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RSX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth7-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 CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Chien Shing |
Other Specs of Softride Norwester
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - White |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsVuelta Vison |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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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.