The Softride Norwester is a touring bike with a chromoly Softride Suspension Beam frame. The frame comes in blue or white. It was first released in 1997 and again in 1998. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 15 pounds. The Norwester is fully rigid.
Components
The Norwester comes with Shimano RSX components, including a chromoly Softride stem, a threadless, Tien Hsin HP-250-AN Tange-Seiki Passage headset and dual-control Shimano RSX STI shifters.
Drivetrain
The Norwester has 8,7 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Panaracer Pasela Continental Super Sport Ultra tires (622mm x NaN) and Sun Rims CR18 rims.