VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Softride Roadwing

Velopedia Archive ID 78574

Overview

Model year1998
BrandSoftride
ModelRoadwing
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID78574
Original MSRP$2,099.99
ColorsGreen
Sizes49 cm, 52 cm, 55 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
Weight20.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAprebic ARL-650
Fork materialAluminum, aero crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra down-tube
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra GS
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless FSA Orbit
HandlebarMP Cycles, Modolo-type anatomic bend
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleSelle Italia Expedia
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic CXP 21, 28-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 25c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase965 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

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