Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS GT IT-1 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


GT IT-1 2007 comparison online with competitors

GT IT-1

General Infos
Model IT-1
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Matte Navy Blue
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal DH Stick-E
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy Code Levers
Avid Juicy Code With 8 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes 20 (millimeters) Axle
Rear: GT IT1 Design
Sealed Bearing
Front: 20 (millimeters) Thru Axle Disc
Rims manufacturerSun MTX
Spoke nipples typeDT Aluminum
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
DT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT IT-1 6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA70 Monkey Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarzocchi Integrated
Headset size 6061 Cups
FSA Orbit MX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Saint
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Saint
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set8-speed Internal

GT IT-1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Nexus 8 Speed Internal
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 170 - 203 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Marzocchi 888 SL ATA

Other Specs of GT IT-1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Bros. 50/50
Rear shock absorber 9 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi ROCO RC World Cup
Saddle seatSDG Bel Air ST I-Beam
Seat post extension 2014 Aluminum
SDG I-Beam


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