Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS Kona STAB 2001 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


Kona Stab 2001 comparison online with competitors

Kona Stab

General Infos
Model Stab
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Electric Red and Polished
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Factory DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
Avid Arch Rival Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M555 Disc
Front: King Kong QR 20 Disc
Rims manufacturerSun Rims Ditch Witch
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14g
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona DH 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona DH Primo Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFunn Serial Rippa
Headset sizeAheadset SX-1

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Hollow Splined
Crankset parts and sizes 44 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Stab Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain Retention Device
Mr. Dirt Gizmo
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 6.0 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Super T Pro Triple

Other Specs of Kona Stab

Component group setsDownhill Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Slalom
Rear shock absorber 6.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatSDG Grand Prix Kevlar
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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