Softride Qualifier Road 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Qualifier Road
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Softride Qualifier Road Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 24-hole
Rolf Vector
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Double-butted
Rolf Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Softride Qualifier Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Sloping Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Chromoly Steerer
Fork typeSoftride Carbon Straight Blade

Other Specs of Softride Qualifier Road

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 6.0 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seatSelle Italia Octavia Gel
Seat post extensionNot Available


Softride Qualifier Road bike review

Softride produced the Qualifier Road bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,800.00.
Qualifier Road bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Softride Road Qualifier Road can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro tires and Rolf stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rolf Vector, 20-hole/24-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Rolf hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. ITM Super Italian Pro 260 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Qualifier Road to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Big One Threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.