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1998  Softride  Norwester
Bicycle TypeTouring
MSRP (new) $999.99
Weight24.5
Sizes49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
ColorsBlue
Item ID72098

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Frame & Fork
Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Tubing MaterialChromoly
Fork Brand & ModelAprebic AC-6036
Fork MaterialChromoly, aero crown
Rear ShockSoftride Suspension Beam

Components
Component GroupShimano RSX
BrakesetDia-Compe VC-2 brakes, Shimano RSX levers
Shift LeversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano RSX, 28/38/48 teeth
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32"
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam
SaddleSelle Italia Eversoft #1
HandlebarMP Cycles
Handlebar ExtensionsNot applicable
Handlebar StemSoftride chromoly suspension
Headset1" threadless Tien Hsin HP-250-AN

Wheels
HubsFront: Kung Ten aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18, 36-hole
Tires700 x 32c Panaracer Pasela
Spoke BrandChung Nan, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples


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