Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS Dean ACE 3.0 FS XTR 2003 specs comparison

Softride Firestorm 1998 comparison online with competitors

Softride Firestorm

General Infos
Model Firestorm
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR17A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Firestorm Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX GS
Fork material Linkage Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAMP Research F3 XC

Other Specs of Softride Firestorm

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberSoftride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Dean Ace 3.0 FS XTR 2003 comparison online with competitors

Dean Ace 3.0 FS XTR

General Infos
Model Ace 3.0 FS XTR
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Dual Control STI Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Lite
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Race Lite
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/16ga. Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDEAN Titanium
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDEAN Titanium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7701
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 116 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano XTR Integral
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR M960
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Dual Control STI
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Dean Ace 3.0 FS XTR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 63-80 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Sid Team

Other Specs of Dean Ace 3.0 FS XTR

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid Race
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite Gel
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
DEAN Titanium Ultralite


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