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1997 Softride Firestorm

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,699.95
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
Colors
Yellow
Archive ID
64751
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkSoftride Haboob
Fork MaterialChromoly, flat crown
Rear ShockFox Vanilla, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX/STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front DerailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSoftride chromoly suspension
SaddleVuelta
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size26" wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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