Softride NORWESTER 1998 VS Bianchi VOLPE 1997 specs comparison
Softride Norwester
General Infos| Model | Norwester |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Panaracer Pasela |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX Levers Dia-Compe VC-2 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Kung Ten Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | MP Cycles |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin HP-250-AN |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Norwester Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Aprebic AC-6036 |
Other Specs of Softride Norwester
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Eversoft #1 |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
Bianchi Volpe
General Infos| Model | Volpe |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte foam green |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 30c Ritchey Tom Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano RSX Front: Kung Ten K15F |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya PX-45 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Tange Infinity Chromoly |
| Frame type | Lugged |
| Handlebar construction | Nitto 185 Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-390 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 Teeth Shimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX Down-tube |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Bianchi Volpe Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano RSX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
| Fork material | Butted Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Akisu |
Other Specs of Bianchi Volpe
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-390T With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | In Motion |
| Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Norwester bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Norwester Touring here
- Get your Bianchi Volpe manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Volpe Touring here
