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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1996 Softride Traveler
Touring bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,359.95
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- Dark blue
- Weight
- 24.5
- Archive ID
- 51243
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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly |
| Fork | Chien Shen |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | Softride Suspension Beam, 2.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano RSX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RSX GS |
| Crankset | Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-94B single-sided (clipless) |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tange-Seiki |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung Modolo bend |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Softride SFS chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly 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 32c Kenda K-830 |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.