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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Softride Firestorm
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,749.95
- Sizes
- 16", 18", 20"
- Colors
- Red
- Weight
- 27
- Archive ID
- 71477
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | AMP Research F3 XC |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, linkage crown |
| Rear Shock | Softride Suspension Beam |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 107mm 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
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kalloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Aluminum |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB SSTX, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy Uno, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims CR17A, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.