Softride POWERWING MTB 1998 VS Giant ATX 980 1997 specs comparison

Softride Powerwing MTB
General InfosModel | Powerwing MTB |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Red |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Sapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Softride With OffSpring Damper |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Powerwing MTB Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Aluminum |
Fork type | Softride Haboob AL |
Other Specs of Softride Powerwing MTB
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-800 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | Selle Bassano Vuelta |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-258 |

Giant ATX 980
General InfosModel | ATX 980 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- black and ball burnished -Ball burnished slate fade |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted Giant CU92 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant ATX 980 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy C |
Other Specs of Giant ATX 980
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Giant EXT-Pro Aluminum With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel RST 53 |
Saddle seat | Selle Royal With Chromoly Rails |
Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-243 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Powerwing MTB bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Powerwing MTB Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant ATX 980 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant ATX 980 Mountain bike here