Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 50743
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Sherpa |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 50743 |
| Original MSRP | $1,049.95 |
| Colors | Teal |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 19", 21" |
| Weight | 28.9 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Chromoly, butted |
| Fork | Chien Shen |
| Fork material | Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | Softride Suspension Beam, 4.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano STX |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-945 w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano STX M-System brakes, Lee Chi GS1 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DC ST3 |
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| Handlebar | Lee Chi alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Profitting AH-02 |
| Stem | Softride SFS chromoly |
| Saddle | Velo VL-209 |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Rims | Weinmann 2519, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 560 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.