Softride NORWESTER 1997 VS Schwinn LE TOUR 1997 specs comparison

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 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

Schwinn Le Tour

General Infos

Model	Le Tour
Manufacturer	Schwinn
Year of production	1997
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Red
Sizes	- 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Schwinn
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Levers Shimano 300EX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Shimano Altus Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya SP-30
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Steel
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Chromoly
Headset size	1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-390

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-70S
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Shimano
Gear shift levers	Shimano RSX Down-tube
Rear gear set	13 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Schwinn Le Tour Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano RSX GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Schwinn

Other Specs of Schwinn Le Tour

Component group sets	Not Available
Pedals details	Aluminum
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Schwinn Road Comfort
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Aluminum