Storm Racing Cycles LIGHTNING XT 1999 VS Softride CONTOUR 1996 specs comparison
Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT
General Infos| Model | Lightning XT |
| Manufacturer | Storm Racing Cycles |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Blue - Orange - Polished - Red -Black |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Control Tech |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 4.65 (inches) Travel White Brothers DC 118DH |
Other Specs of Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kore Lite |
Softride Contour
General Infos| Model | Contour |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Light blue |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Heat-treated 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Sameness MB-268-L Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Sameness SBD-07 |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki SE-II |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Contour Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis PAF-01 |
Other Specs of Softride Contour
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Vetta AT Transverse |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Storm Racing Cycles provided us with the latest version of its Lightning XT bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Storm Racing Cycles Lightning XT Mountain bike here
- Get your Softride Contour manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride Contour Mountain bike here