VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Softride Husky

Velopedia Archive ID 51864

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSoftride
ModelHusky
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID51864
Original MSRP$734.95
ColorsRed
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight29.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly main triangle
ForkChien Shen
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano AceraX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetTracer, 22/34/42 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-945 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki
HandlebarLee Chi alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSoftride SFS chromoly
SaddleVelo VL-186
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

RimsVuelta Buffalo, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1040 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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