VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Softride Powerwing 650

Velopedia Archive ID 58590

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSoftride
ModelPowerwing 650
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID58590
Original MSRP$3,149.95
ColorsYellow
Sizes48 cm, 52 cm, 56 cm, 60 cm
Weight21.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 2.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra down-tube
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 42/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 21 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic CXP 12, 28-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire650 x 20c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Wheel size650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle73.1°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center380 mm
Wheelbase986 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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