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1997 Softride Powerwing (03)

Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,699.95
Sizes
52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
Colors
Dark blue
Archive ID
65872
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkKinesis
Fork MaterialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
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"
PedalsShimano PD-A525 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki Passage
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleVuelta Vison, chromoly rails
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic CXP 14, 28-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire700 x 20c Continental Super Sport Ultra kevlar
Wheel Size700c wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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