Softride Sherpa 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Sherpa |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Softride Sherpa Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Lee Chi GS1 Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann 2519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Lee Chi Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Profitting AH-02 |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DC ST3 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Softride Sherpa Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Forged Dropouts Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Chien Shen |
Other Specs of Softride Sherpa
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Available colors | - Teal |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-209 |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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Softride produced the Sherpa bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,049.95.
Sherpa bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Softride Mountain bike Sherpa can be found in one single color which is Teal.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 2519, 32-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Lee Chi GS1 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used Chromoly, butted material for the frame. Lee Chi alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Sherpa to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Softride SFS chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.
