Softride Powerwing 650 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Powerwing 650
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Softride Powerwing 650 Parts   
Available Sizes - 48 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 20c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic CXP 12
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Heat-treated
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Modolo Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Alloy
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 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Down-tube
Rear gear set 11 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Powerwing 650 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 650

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Yellow
Weight 21.9
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 2.0 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


Softride Powerwing 650 bike review

Softride produced the Powerwing 650 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,149.95.
Powerwing 650 bike is available in many sizes such as 48 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Softride Road Powerwing 650 can be found in one single color which is Yellow.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c Michelin Hi Lite Comp tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 12, 28-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated material for the frame. Hsin Lung Modolo bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Powerwing 650 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy alloy.
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 Shimano 600 Ultegra down-tube gear shift levers.