Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS Schwinn HOMEGROWN FACTORY SUSPENSION USA 1996 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


Schwinn Homegrown Factory Suspension USA 1996 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Homegrown Factory Suspension USA

General Infos
Model Homegrown Factory Suspension USA
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Levers
Avid Tri-Align II Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR17A
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderControl Tech Stix Team Issue
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SCM55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
TNT Titanium
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
White Industries
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 900
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Schwinn Homegrown Factory Suspension USA Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 900
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Schwinn Homegrown Factory Suspension USA

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M747 SPD
Rear shock absorber 3.75 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-4R
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Schwinn San Marcos Homegrown
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


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