Softride Norwester 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Norwester |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Touring |
| Bike sub-category | Touring |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Softride Norwester Parts |
| Available 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 32c Panaracer Pasela |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX Levers Dia-Compe VC-2 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Kung Ten Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | MP Cycles |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin HP-250-AN |
Gearing Specs
| 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 | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Norwester Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Aprebic AC-6036 |
Other Specs of Softride Norwester
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Blue |
| Weight | 24.5 |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Eversoft #1 |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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Softride produced the Norwester bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
Norwester bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Softride Touring Norwester can be found in one single color which is Blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Panaracer Pasela tires and Chung Nan spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-2 brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Front: Kung Ten aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used Chromoly material for the frame. MP Cycles high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Norwester to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Softride chromoly suspension.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.
