Softride CONTOUR 1996 VS GT I-DRIVE 5 4.0 2006 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 |

GT i-Drive 5 4.0
General InfosModel | i-Drive 5 4.0 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Strato Blue |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue DragonFront: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Auriga Hydraulic LeversTektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano DiscFront: Quick Release Disc Hub With Sealed Mechanism Bearings |
Rims manufacturer | Black Anodized Double Wall With EyeletsAlex ACE-18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | GT I-Drive 5 6061 Heat Treated Full Suspension Frame |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 4 Degree Rise 6061 Butted With 10 Degrees SweepGT Riser Bar |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | GT 4 Bolt Face With 3D Forged Extension And Clamp |
Headset size | Sealed Angular Contact BearingFSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Truvativ ISIS Drive Hollow Spindle |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethTruvativ Blaze |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X7 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
GT i-Drive 5 4.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X7 |
Fork material | Steel and aluminum |
Fork type | 85-120 (millimeters)RockShox J4 |
Other Specs of GT i-Drive 5 4.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | MTB Alloy Body With Steel Cage Toe Clip Adaptable |
Rear shock absorber | 5Fox Float Shock 7.25/1.75 Standard Length |
Saddle seat | SDG Bel Air |
Seat post extension | SL Alloy Micro Adjust |
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 GT i-Drive 5 4.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT i-Drive 5 4.0 Mountain bike here