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1996 Softride 360

Velopedia Archive ID 59961

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSoftride
Model360
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID59961
Original MSRP$839.95
ColorsGreen
Sizes49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
Weight28.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly main triangle
ForkTai Huei
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 2.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetTracer, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-943

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
HandlebarLee Chi alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSoftride SFS chromoly
SaddleVelo VL-186
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 217, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 32c Kenda K-830
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center450 mm
Wheelbase1038 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.