Softride NORWESTER 1998 VS Trek 520 2009 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 |
Trek 520
General Infos| Model | 520 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Metallic Root Beer |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 Levers Avid SD-5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano LX |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Camino |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Trek Butted Cro-Moly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race VR OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP AheadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/48 Teeth Shimano Trekking M453 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 520 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Trek Touring |
Other Specs of Trek 520
| Component group sets | Touring Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Select City |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager Alloy |
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 Trek 520 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 520 Touring here