Softride QUALIFIER 1996 VS Giant TCR-AERO 2002 specs comparison
Softride Qualifier
General Infos| Model | Qualifier |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 48 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
| 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 Specs
| 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 Specifications
| 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 |
| 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 |
Giant TCR-Aero
General Infos| Model | TCR-Aero |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black Anodized |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-R535 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Double-butted Shimano Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Altera |
| Handlebar extender | Cinelli Corna |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy and Carbon |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR-Aero Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Composite Aero |
Other Specs of Giant TCR-Aero
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-R535 SPD-R |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia ProLink With Carbon Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant SL Composite Aero |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Qualifier bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Qualifier Road here
- Get your Giant TCR-Aero manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR-Aero Road here
