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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Softride Powerwing MTB
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,199.95
- Sizes
- 16", 18", 20"
- Colors
- Red
- Weight
- 27
- Archive ID
- 72758
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded/monocoque |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Softride Haboob AL |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Shock | Fox Vanilla |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-800 clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar Extensions | Aluminum |
| Stem | Softride w/OffSpring damper |
| Saddle | Selle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-258, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.