Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Softride Powerwing MTB

Velopedia Archive ID 72758

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Softride
Model	Powerwing MTB
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	72758
Original MSRP	$2,199.95
Colors	Red
Sizes	16", 18", 20"
Weight	27 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	563 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Chainstay / rear center	419 mm
Wheelbase	1034 mm

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