Softride Qualifier 650C 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Qualifier 650C
First production 1995
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Softride Qualifier 650C Parts   
Available Sizes - 45 cm (centimeters)
- 48 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 20c Continental Grand Prix
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
Mavic Open 4 CD
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlcoa 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionKYA
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsProfile
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers Down Tube
Shimano 600 SL 8-speed
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Qualifier 650C 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 USA

Other Specs of Softride Qualifier 650C

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Red
Weight 21.0
Pedals detailsShimano PD-A525 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount Aurora
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


Softride Qualifier 650C bike review

Softride produced the Qualifier 650C bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,789.95.
Qualifier 650C 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 650C can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open 4 CD, 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 Alcoa 7005 aluminum material for the frame. KYA high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Qualifier 650C to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Profile.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 42/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 SL 8-speed, down tube gear shift levers.