Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS GT DH I 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


GT DH i 2003 comparison online with competitors

GT DH i

General Infos
Model DH i
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Storm Grey Metallic
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireTioga Factory DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Hadley 12 (millimeters) Axle
Front: GT DH
Rims manufacturerTioga Factory DH
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTioga DH
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTioga Task Force
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR Octalink
Crankset parts and sizesShimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire
Rear gear set9-speed

GT DH i Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 178 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Boxxer

Other Specs of GT DH i

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano DX
Rear shock absorber 7.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Coil
Saddle seatSDG Grand Prix
Seat post extensionSyncros


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