Softride NORWESTER 1997 VS Cannondale R500 TRIPLE WOMENS 2001 specs comparison
Softride Norwester
General InfosModel | Norwester |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White |
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 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RSX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano RSX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth7-speed |
Softride Norwester Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano RSX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
Fork material | Aero CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Chien Shing |
Other Specs of Softride Norwester
Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsVuelta Vison |
Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |

Cannondale R500 Triple Womens
General InfosModel | R500 Triple Womens |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Gold Pearl over Team Yellow with white decals-Baby Blue with White decals |
Sizes | - 40cm (centimeters)- 44cm (centimeters)- 47cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Ultra 3000 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control LeversCannondale Performance Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Cannondale Performance |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic CXP 21 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Cinelli Altera |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Cannondale |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek C1 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethCannondale Performance Road |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Cannondale R500 Triple Womens Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra SS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownCarbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer |
Fork type | Cannondale Slice Prodigy |
Other Specs of Cannondale R500 Triple Womens
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-961 With Clips |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Cannondale Performance Women's |
Seat post extension | Kalloy SP-263 |
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 Road here
- Get your Cannondale R500 Triple Womens manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale R500 Triple Womens Road here