Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS GT SENSOR 29ER EXPERT 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 Sensor 29er Expert 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Sensor 29er Expert

General Infos
Model Sensor 29er Expert
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Gray
Sizes - M
- L
- XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1'' Kenda Small Block 8
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano BL-M445 Levers
Shimano BR-M445 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAll Terra Alloy Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-24
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Swiss Competition Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionAll Terra Flat Top Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAll Terra
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainHG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22t Teeth
Shimano FC-M521
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear setNot Available

GT Sensor 29er Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 44 TST2

Other Specs of GT Sensor 29er Expert

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Slim Line Flat
Rear shock absorber 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Racing Shox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Comp
Seat post extensionAll Terra AL2014


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