Softride NORWESTER 1998 VS Bruce Gordon BLT-X 2004 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 |
Bruce Gordon BLT-X
General Infos| Model | BLT-X |
| Manufacturer | Bruce Gordon |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Green |
| Sizes |
- 34cm (centimeters) - 39cm (centimeters) - 44cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Avocet Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 Levers Shimano Deore LX Cantilever Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Nitto Drop |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Nitto Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Deore LX |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Bruce Gordon BLT-X Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Bruce Gordon BLT-X
| Component group sets | Touring Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Avocet 15M |
| Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Laprade |
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 Bruce Gordon BLT-X manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bruce Gordon BLT-X Touring here
