VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Softride Solo

Velopedia Archive ID 54356

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSoftride
ModelSolo
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID54356
Original MSRP$2,299.95
ColorsRed
Sizes49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
Weight22.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialAlcoa 7005 aluminum
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/clamp-on 28.6 mm
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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center395 mm
Wheelbase965 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm

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