Softride NORWESTER 1997 VS K2 MACH 3.0 2004 specs comparison

Softride Norwester 1997 comparison online with competitors

Softride Norwester

General Infos
Model Norwester
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1997
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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 tire700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride Chromoly Suspension
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeChien Shing

Other Specs of Softride Norwester

Component group setsShimano RSX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vuelta Vison
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


K2 Mach 3.0 2004 comparison online with competitors

K2 Mach 3.0

General Infos
Model Mach 3.0
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Silver and Yellow
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
- xsmall

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Tiagra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRitchey Comp Road
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Ritchey Comp Aero
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Logic Pro 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey Logic Pro 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
TruVativ Elita A2
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

K2 Mach 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105 Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeK2 Carbon

Other Specs of K2 Mach 3.0

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-5500 SPD-R
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO Sudo
Seat post extensionRitchey Pro Road


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