Softride SOLO 1998 VS Specialized ARIEL 2009 specs comparison

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Softride Solo

General Infos
Model Solo
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Gray
Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Tektro 420AG Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano 105SC
Front: Kung Ten Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 11
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Modolo-type Anatomic Bend
MP Cycles
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 39/52 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Solo Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAprebic ARL-630-ST

Other Specs of Softride Solo

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberSoftride Suspension Beam
Saddle seatSelle Italia Expedia
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


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Specialized Ariel

General Infos
Model Ariel
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Gloss Blue and Navy
-Slate and Black
Sizes - Womens 43cm (centimeters)
- womens 49cm (centimeters)
- womens 53cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 45c Specialized Borough XC Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 Levers
Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Hi-Ten Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano EF50 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set 13 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Specialized Ariel Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C051
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Single Crown
Hi-tensile Steel and alloy
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
RST Neon Pro 700

Other Specs of Specialized Ariel

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Body Geometry
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Micro Adjust
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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