Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 55227
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Powerwing 700 |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 55227 |
| Original MSRP | $3,359.95 |
| Colors | Yellow |
| Sizes | 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm |
| Weight | 22.8 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated |
| Fork | Kinesis |
| Fork material | Aluminum, bonded, aero crown |
| Rear shock | Softride Suspension Beam, 2.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-945 w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
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| Headset | 1" Tange-Seiki |
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| Handlebar | Hsin Lung Modolo bend |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Kalloy alloy |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Rims | Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 20c Michelin Hi Lite Comp |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 560 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 39 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.