Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS Pivot MACH 5 XT 2009 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


Pivot Mach 5 XT 2009 comparison online with competitors

Pivot Mach 5 XT

General Infos
Model Mach 5 XT
Manufacturer Pivot
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Anodized Cobalt Blue
- Dual Phase Painted
-Anodized Grpahite Gray
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6000 Triple Butted Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey WCS 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey WCS 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Pro Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell width92 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR Internal
Crankset parts and sizesShimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Pivot Mach 5 XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) DMD
Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 140 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F140 RLC

Other Specs of Pivot Mach 5 XT

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 5 (inches) Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatWTB Silverado SL
Seat post extensionRitchey WCS


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