Softride HUSKY POWERCURVE 1995 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
Softride Husky Powercurve
General InfosModel | Husky Powercurve |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1995 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Sky blue |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Cheng Shin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-3 LeversDia-Compe 980 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya VP-20 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alcoa 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | A & I MTB II |
Handlebar extender | Sameness |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy KF |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Shimano AceraX |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 TeethShimano AceraX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-300 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Softride Husky Powercurve Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownTange Chromoly |
Fork type | Tange 827 |
Other Specs of Softride Husky Powercurve
Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-897 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Neb 186 |
Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |

Norco Empire 5
General InfosModel | Empire 5 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and Black |
Sizes | - Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Kenda Nevegal Stick E Rubber |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 LeversAvid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping FleaFront: Sun Jumping Flea |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Equalizer 27 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7000 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 TeethFSA Gravity Light |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-speed |
Norco Empire 5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 120 - 160 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelMarzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi TST Air |
Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPivotal |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Husky Powercurve bike manual
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