Softride Solo 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Solo
First production 1998
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Softride Solo Parts   
Available Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Tektro 420AG Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano 105SC
Front: Kung Ten Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 11
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Modolo-type Anatomic Bend
MP Cycles
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 39/52 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Solo Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAprebic ARL-630-ST

Other Specs of Softride Solo

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Available colors - Gray
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberSoftride Suspension Beam
Saddle seatSelle Italia Expedia
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


Softride Solo bike review

Softride produced the Solo bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,500.00.
Solo bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 61 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Softride Road Solo can be found in one single color which is Gray.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Continental Super Sport Ultra tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 11, 32-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Tektro 420AG brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system and Front: Kung Ten aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. MP Cycles, Modolo-type anatomic bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Solo to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 39/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC HG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.