Softride Century 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Century |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Sport |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Softride Century Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RX-100 LeversShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RX-100 |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-holeRigida DP18 Aero |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | ButtedChromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Modolo-type Anatomic BendMP Cycles |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-90S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano RX-100 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth8-speed |
Softride Century Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano RX-100 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC SS |
| Fork material | Aero CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Softride Century
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Available colors | - Blue frame with polished fork |
| Weight | 23.0 |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Selle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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Softride Century bike review
Softride produced the Century bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,099.95.Century bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Softride Road Century can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue frame with polished fork .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida DP18 Aero, 28-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system and Shimano RX-100 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used Chromoly, butted material for the frame. MP Cycles, Modolo-type anatomic bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Century to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RX-100, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.