Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS Diamondback XSL 2007 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


Diamondback XSL 2007 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback XSL

General Infos
Model XSL
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Race Blue
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Geax Mezcal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Hayes HMX-4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Alloy Cassette With CNC Disc Mount
Front: Alloy With CNC Disc Mount
Rims manufacturerWeinmann XTB-26
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsVectra Trail 7005 Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-wleded
Handlebar constructionATB Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDB Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Zero Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano IG-30
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Diamondback XSL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters)
Rock Shox Dart 1

Other Specs of Diamondback XSL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsMTB Platform
Rear shock absorber 5 (inches)
Tuff Shock Coil
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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