Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Softride Powerwing 700

Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$3,359.95
Sizes
52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
Colors
Yellow
Weight
22.8
Archive ID
55227
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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 STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear DerailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 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 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

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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