Softride FIRESTORM 1997 VS Marin ROCK SPRINGS 2004 specs comparison

Softride Firestorm 1997 comparison online with competitors

Softride Firestorm

General Infos
Model Firestorm
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Yellow
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride Chromoly Suspension
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeSoftride Haboob

Other Specs of Softride Firestorm

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla
Saddle seatVuelta
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Softride Suspension Beam


Marin Rock Springs 2004 comparison online with competitors

Marin Rock Springs

General Infos
Model Rock Springs
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Gloss Very Dark Silver
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.24 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
Hayes HMX-1 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesPro Disc Double Sealed 32 Hole
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 117 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDH Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA FR200
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Five D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Rock Springs Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100-120 (millimeters) Adjustable
Answer Manitou Black Platinum

Other Specs of Marin Rock Springs

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWTB MP310
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches)-6.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionComp Alloy Micro Adjust


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