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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Softride Solo
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,299.95
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- Red
- Weight
- 22.8
- Archive ID
- 54356
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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Alcoa 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Kinesis |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, bonded, aero crown |
| Rear Shock | Softride Suspension Beam, 2.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| 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
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tange-Seiki |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung Modolo bend |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Kalloy alloy |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.