VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Softride Sully

Velopedia Archive ID 52735

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSoftride
ModelSully
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID52735
Original MSRP$2,099.95
ColorsMetallic black
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight26.1 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston Reaction
ForkKinesis PAF-05
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SS
CranksetSugino Impel 700, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-945 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki
HandlebarSameness MB-268-L alloy
Handlebar extensionsSameness SBD-07
StemSoftride SFS alloy
SaddleVetta AT Transverse, magnesium rails
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro-K
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1040 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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