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1997 Softride Powerwing (01)

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,699.95
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
Colors
Red
Archive ID
62509
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkSoftride Haboob
Fork MaterialAluminum, flat crown
Rear ShockFox Vanilla, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSoftride w/OffSpring damper
SaddleVuelta Vison, chromoly rails
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

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