VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Softride RoadWing

Velopedia Archive ID 68114

Overview

Model year1997
BrandSoftride
ModelRoadWing
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID68114
Original MSRP$1,899.95
ColorsMetallic black
Sizes49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RX-100
ShiftersShimano RX-100 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RX-100, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano RX-100, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RX-100
RimsRigida DP18 Aero, 28-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase965 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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