Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS K2 TIRADE 6.0 2003 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


K2 Tirade 6.0 2003 comparison online with competitors

K2 Tirade 6.0

General Infos
Model Tirade 6.0
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Matte Brushed Alloy
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB Weirwolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Levers
Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc
Front: Ritchey SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Single Track
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Air Alloy DH
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Diabolus
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek Double X

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeRace Face SRX
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Prodigy DH ISIS
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

K2 Tirade 6.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Sherman Breakout

Other Specs of K2 Tirade 6.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsK2 Platform
Rear shock absorberFox Vanilla RC
Saddle seatTitec Berserker DH-KCX
Seat post extensionRace Face XY


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