Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS GT STS-DH 1997 specs comparison

Softride Firestorm 1998 comparison online with competitors

Softride Firestorm

General Infos
Model 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 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 STS-DH 1997 comparison online with competitors

GT STS-DH

General Infos
Model STS-DH
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1997
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Black
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula Hydraulic Levers
Formula Hydraulic Disk Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesGT CNC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsThermoplastic and aluminum
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionAzonic World Force
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAzonic Shorty
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeGT Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Crankset parts and sizes 46 Teeth
Adventure Components DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT STS-DH Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain Retention Device
Adventure Components
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy DHO

Other Specs of GT STS-DH

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M636 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberRock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
With Kevlar Sides
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kore Lite II


Useful links and guides ....