Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS GT FORCE CARBON EXPERT 2009 specs comparison
Softride Firestorm
General InfosModel | Firestorm |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Red |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | AMP Research F3 XC |
Other Specs of Softride Firestorm
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |
GT Force Carbon Expert
General InfosModel | Force Carbon Expert |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black and White |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 15 (millimeters) Thru Axle Rear: Shimano XT Centerlock Disc Front: Shimano XT |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic XM-719 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Pro Rize OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite X4 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Force Carbon Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 110 - 150 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox 32 Talas R |
Other Specs of GT Force Carbon Expert
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Float RP23 |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails |
Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Firestorm bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Firestorm Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Force Carbon Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Force Carbon Expert Mountain bike here