Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS GT MARATHON CARBON TEAM 2009 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 Marathon Carbon Team 2009 comparison online with competitors

GT Marathon Carbon Team

General Infos
Model Marathon Carbon Team
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Team Replica
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma DTC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XTR Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XTR Disc With 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic CrossMax SLR Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic CrossMax SLR Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelMavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 Carbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionRitchey WCS Carbon Lo Rizer
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 4-Axis
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR HollowTech II
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon Carbon Team Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 RL

Other Specs of GT Marathon Carbon Team

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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