Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 64751
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Firestorm |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 64751 |
| Original MSRP | $1,699.95 |
| Colors | Yellow |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 20" |
| Frame construction | Welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Softride Haboob |
| Fork material | Chromoly, flat crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Vanilla, 5.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX/STX |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
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| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Softride chromoly suspension |
| Saddle | Vuelta |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 573 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.