Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS GT FORCE 2.0 2011 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 Force 2.0 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Force 2.0

General Infos
Model Force 2.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Gray
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.4 (inches) Maxxis Ardent
Front: 26 X 2.4' Maxxis Ardent
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixer 5 Levers
Avid Elixer 5 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesGT All-Terra
Rims manufacturerAlex TD-24
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 15g
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Monocoque c
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGT All-Terra
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGT All-Terra 3D Forged
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit-X

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSRAM GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 39/26t Teeth
SRAM S1400
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

GT Force 2.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRockShox Sektor Turn Key Slo Air

Other Specs of GT Force 2.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 150 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RL
Saddle seatWTB Devo Comp
Seat post extensionX-Fusion Hilo


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