Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS GT RTS-2 1996 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 RTS-2 1996 comparison online with competitors

GT RTS-2

General Infos
Model RTS-2
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy
Handlebar extenderOnza Raw
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

GT RTS-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of GT RTS-2

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
Noleen
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-246


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