Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 61638
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Windshear |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 61638 |
| Original MSRP | $1,699.95 |
| Colors | Yellow |
| Sizes | 45 cm, 48 cm, 52 cm, 56 cm, 60 cm |
| Frame construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Kinesis |
| Fork material | Aluminum, bonded, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano RX-100 |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Front derailleur | Shimano RX-100, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105SC GS |
| Crankset | Shimano RX-100, 42/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-A525 SPD clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers |
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| Headset | 1" Tange-Seiki Passage |
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| Handlebar | Profile Aero II XL |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Vuelta Vison, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Hubs | Shimano RX-100 |
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| Rims | Mavic CXP 12, 28-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix |
| Wheel size | 650c wheels |
| Top tube | 580 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 381 mm |
| Wheelbase | 986 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 35 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.