Softride CONTOUR 1996 VS Giant ANTHEM X3 2009 specs comparison
Softride Contour
General InfosModel | Contour |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Light blue |
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) IRC PiranhaPro TC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N LeversShimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Sameness MB-268-L Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Sameness SBD-07 |
Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki SE-II |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Softride Contour Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano STX-RC |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis PAF-01 |
Other Specs of Softride Contour
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelSoftride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsVetta AT Transverse |
Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |

Giant Anthem X3
General InfosModel | Anthem X3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and Silver |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Michelin XC Dry 2 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano M486 Hydraulic LeversShimano M486 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic XM 117 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Ride XC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Anthem X3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Giant Anthem X3
Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) TravelFox Float RP2 |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Contour bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Contour Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Anthem X3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Anthem X3 Mountain bike here