Softride Qualifier 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Qualifier |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Softride Qualifier Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 45 cm (centimeters) - 48 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 20c Michelin Hi Lite Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic Open SUP CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Alcoa 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Modolo Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Qualifier 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 type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Softride Qualifier
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Red |
| Weight | 22.0 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo 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 extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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Softride Qualifier bike review
Softride produced the Qualifier bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,099.95.
Qualifier bike is available in many sizes such as 45 cm (centimeters), 48 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Softride Road Qualifier can be found in one single color which is Red.
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 Open SUP CD, 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 Alcoa 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Hsin Lung Modolo bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Qualifier to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 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 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.