Softride FIRESTORM 1997 VS GT IT1 2006 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 |
GT iT1
General Infos| Model | iT1 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Gray |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hope Mini Levers Shimano 203 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes Hope Mono M4 Caliper |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 20 (millimeters) Alxe 20 (millimeters) Axle Rear: GT IT1 Design Sealed Bearing Front: Shimano Saint |
| Rims manufacturer | MTX Welded Joint Sun |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Aluminum |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-butted DT Swiss |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT IT1 Design |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 MonkeyBar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton Vice |
| Headset size | 6061 Cups 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit MX |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Saint |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Saint |
| Gear shift levers | 8 Speed Shimano Nexus Twist-grip |
| Rear gear set | 1-speed |
GT iT1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Fox 40 RC2 |
Other Specs of GT iT1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano DX Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Coil Spring Fox DHX 5.0 |
| Saddle seat | SDG FRD I-Beam |
| Seat post extension | AL 2014 SDG I-Beam |
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 GT iT1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT iT1 Mountain bike here