Softride CONTOUR 1996 VS Marin ALCHEMIST 4.9 2009 specs comparison
Softride Contour
General Infos| Model | 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 Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Heat-treated 6061 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) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-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 Crown Aluminum |
| 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) Travel Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Vetta AT Transverse |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
Marin Alchemist 4.9
General Infos| Model | Alchemist 4.9 |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver Anodized |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss 240S Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XC-117 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16.5/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6066 Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EC70 Monkey Lite SL OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite X-4 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Alchemist 4.9 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox SID Race |
Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.9
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Team |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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 Marin Alchemist 4.9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Alchemist 4.9 Mountain bike here