Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS Specialized DEMO 8 I 2010 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


Specialized Demo 8 I 2010 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Demo 8 I

General Infos
Model Demo 8 I
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Black and White
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.3 (inches) Specialized Clutch DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir R Levers
Avid Elixir R Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes 20 (millimeters) Thru-axle
Rear: Thru-axle 135 (millimeters)
With RD Guard
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss F550
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Swiss Champion Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsM5 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Demo Low-rise 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsFUNN RSX Direct Mount
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) Alloy Integrated 1.5

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-971
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB-7000
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
FSA Moto-X MegaExo
Gear shift leversSRAM X-7 Trigger
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Demo 8 I Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9 Short Cage
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 200 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Boxxer Race

Other Specs of Specialized Demo 8 I

Component group setsDownhill Mix
Pedals detailsSpecialized Lo-Pro Alloy
Rear shock absorber 200 (millimeters) Travel
Fox DHX 4.0 Coil
Saddle seatSpecialized Demo
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
6061 Butted Alloy Two-bolt


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