Softride FIRESTORM 1998 VS Trek FUEL EX 8 2011 specs comparison
Softride Firestorm
General Infos| Model | Firestorm |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | AMP Research F3 XC |
Other Specs of Softride Firestorm
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |
Trek Fuel EX 8
General Infos| Model | Fuel EX 8 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Black |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.2 (inches) Bontrager XR3 Expert |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano SLX Levers Avid Elixir 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alloy M525 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager Duster |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Headset size | FSA No.57E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 Teeth Shimano M552 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Trek Fuel EX 8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F-series Fit RL |
Other Specs of Trek Fuel EX 8
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP-2 |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Firestorm bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Firestorm Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek Fuel EX 8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Fuel EX 8 Mountain bike here