Softride FIRESTORM 1997 VS Giant AC-AIR 2002 specs comparison
Softride Firestorm
General Infos| Model | Firestorm |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Firestorm Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Flat Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Softride Haboob |
Other Specs of Softride Firestorm
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla |
| Saddle seat | Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Softride Suspension Beam |
Giant AC-Air
General Infos| Model | AC-Air |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Copper and Silver |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Disc Rear: Aluminum Front: Aluminum Disc Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Taperlock ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Prodigy DH |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant AC-Air Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches)-5.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Black Elite 120 |
Other Specs of Giant AC-Air
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M424 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) - 6.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox ProDeluxe |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec DH |
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 Giant AC-Air manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant AC-Air Mountain bike here
