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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Softride Norwester
Road/sport bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,099.95
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- White
- Archive ID
- 62759
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly |
| Fork | Chien Shing |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, aero crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RSX GS |
| Crankset | Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tange-Seiki Passage |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Softride chromoly suspension |
| Saddle | Vuelta Vison, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.