Softride NORWESTER 1997 VS Giant FCR 2 W 2008 specs comparison
Softride Norwester
General Infos| Model | 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 Levers Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RSX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT 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) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 Teeth Shimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth 7-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 Crown Chromoly |
| 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 Rails Vuelta Vison |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
Giant FCR 2 W
General Infos| Model | FCR 2 W |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Purple and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Kenda Kwest |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro TKRS381AV Levers Tektro TK829A Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Xero XSR-4 |
| Rims manufacturer | Xero XSR-4 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Xero |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 6061 AL Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Straight Bar-end |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | BB-7420 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth TruVativ Touro |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-R440 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant FCR 2 W Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano R443 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | FormulaOne |
Other Specs of Giant FCR 2 W
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Cage With Clips And Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed She Comp |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum |
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 Giant FCR 2 W manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant FCR 2 W Road here