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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Softride Norwester
Touring bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $999.99
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- Blue
- Weight
- 24.5
- Archive ID
- 72098
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly |
| Fork | Aprebic AC-6036 |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, aero crown |
| Rear Shock | Softride Suspension Beam |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano RSX, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Dia-Compe VC-2 brakes, Shimano RSX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Tien Hsin HP-250-AN |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | MP Cycles |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Softride chromoly suspension |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Eversoft #1 |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Kung Ten aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims CR18, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 32c Panaracer Pasela |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.