Softride Powerwing MTB 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Powerwing MTB
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Softride Powerwing MTB Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride With OffSpring Damper
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Powerwing MTB Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork materialAluminum
Fork typeSoftride Haboob AL

Other Specs of Softride Powerwing MTB

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberFox Vanilla
Saddle seatSelle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-258


Softride Powerwing MTB bike review

Softride produced the Powerwing MTB bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,199.95.
Powerwing MTB bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Softride Mountain bike Powerwing MTB can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Powerwing MTB to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Softride with OffSpring damper.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.