Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 70 MSL 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


Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL 2011 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL

General Infos
Model Element 70 MSL
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Red and white
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.2'' Continental X King
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula R1 Reach Adjust Levers
Formula R1 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDT Swiss X1600
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss X1600
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Competition

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRMB FORM C13 Hi Mod Carbon
Frame typeCarbon
Handlebar constructionFace Race Deus 3/4
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Deus
Headset sizeFSA Orbit No. 42

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG94
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SMBB91 Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 42/32/24t Teeth
Shimano XT
Gear shift leversShimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
10-speed

Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F120 RL FIT

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element 70 MSL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Deus


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