Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 65872
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Powerwing (03) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 65872 |
| Original MSRP | $2,699.95 |
| Colors | Dark blue |
| Sizes | 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm |
| Frame construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Kinesis |
| Fork material | Aluminum, bonded, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-A525 SPD clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
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| Headset | 1" Tange-Seiki Passage |
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| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Vuelta Vison, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Hubs | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic CXP 14, 28-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 20c Continental Super Sport Ultra kevlar |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 560 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.