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1997 Softride Powerwing (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 66993

Overview

Model year1997
BrandSoftride
ModelPowerwing (02)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID66993
Original MSRP$2,699.95
ColorsDark blue
Sizes48 cm, 52 cm, 56 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersGrip Shift CX-DT
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 42/53 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"
PedalsShimano PD-A525 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki Passage
HandlebarProfile Aero II
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleVuelta Vison, chromoly rails
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsRigida DP18 Aero, 28-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
Wheel size650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center381 mm
Wheelbase986 mm
Fork offset / rake35 mm

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