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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Softride Contour
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,574.95
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Light blue
- Weight
- 26.9
- Archive ID
- 54977
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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated |
| Fork | Kinesis PAF-01 |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | Softride Suspension Beam, 4.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-945 w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki SE-II |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Sameness MB-268-L alloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Sameness SBD-07 |
| Stem | Softride SFS chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta AT Transverse, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.