Softride Century 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Century
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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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 tire700 X 20c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RX-100 Levers
Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 10
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Modolo Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano RX-100
Gear shift leversShimano RX-100 Down-tube
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Century Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RX-100
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RX-100 GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Bonded
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis

Other Specs of Softride Century

Component group setsShimano RX-100
Available colors - Dark blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 2.0 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


Softride Century bike review

Softride produced the Century bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,359.95.
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 one single color which is Dark blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 20c Michelin Hi Lite Comp tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used Chromoly material for the frame. Hsin Lung Modolo bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Century to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RX-100, 42/53 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 Shimano RX-100 down-tube gear shift levers.