Softride FIRESTORM 1997 VS Giant VT 3 2004 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 VT 3
General Infos| Model | VT 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver and Team Blue |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-1 Levers Avid CPS Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90-120 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp |
Other Specs of Giant VT 3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
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 VT 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 3 Mountain bike here