Softride Powerwing (02) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Powerwing (02)
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Softride Powerwing (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 48 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Rigida DP18 Aero
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionProfile Aero II
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Powerwing (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Bonded
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis

Other Specs of Softride Powerwing (02)

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Dark blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-A525 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vuelta Vison
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


Softride Powerwing (02) bike review

Softride produced the Powerwing (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,699.95.
Powerwing (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 48 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Softride Road Powerwing (02) can be found in one single color which is Dark blue.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida DP18 Aero, 28-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Profile Aero II high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Powerwing (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 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 Grip Shift CX-DT gear shift levers.