Softride NORWESTER 1997 VS Marin PORTOFINO 2010 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 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 |

Marin Portofino
General InfosModel | Portofino |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Blue Metal |
Sizes |
- 52XS - 54S - 56M - 58L - 61XL |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Kenda Koncept |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 2300 STI Levers Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Alex R450 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. WTB Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 Triple Butted Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | FSA Vero Compact |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Adjustable |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Comp |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth FSA Vero Triple |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 2300 STI |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin Portofino Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 2300 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora |
Fork material | Carbon |
Fork type | RFE Carbon |
Other Specs of Marin Portofino
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Composite With Alloy Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Marin Plush Road |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter 300 (millimeters) Comp Alloy Micro Adjust |
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 Marin Portofino manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Portofino Road here