The 1998 Softride Norwester is a 24 pound a touring bike with a chromoly Softride Suspension Beam frame. The frame has a blue finish. The Norwester 1998 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1998 and costs $999 brand new. The Norwester 1998 is fully rigid.
Components
The Norwester 1998 comes with Shimano RSX components, including a chromoly Softride stem, a threadless Tien Hsin HP-250-AN headset and dual-control Shimano RSX STI shifters.
Drivetrain
The Norwester 1998 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Panaracer Pasela tires (622mm x 32mm) and Sun Rims CR18 rims.