VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Softride Century

Velopedia Archive ID 57719

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSoftride
ModelCentury
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID57719
Original MSRP$1,359.95
ColorsDark blue
Sizes49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 2.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RX-100
ShiftersShimano RX-100 down-tube
Front derailleurShimano RX-100, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano RX-100 GS
CranksetShimano RX-100, 42/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki
HandlebarHsin Lung Modolo bend
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung chromoly
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic CXP 10, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 20c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube556 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center395 mm
Wheelbase986 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm

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