Softride QUALIFIER 1996 VS Litespeed VORTEX ULTEGRA 2005 specs comparison
Softride Qualifier
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic Open SUP CD |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth8-speed |
Softride Qualifier Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano 600 Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown BondedAluminum |
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) TravelSoftride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Manganese RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |

Litespeed Vortex Ultegra
General InfosModel | Vortex Ultegra |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control LeversShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Real Design HyperFly |
Rims manufacturer | Rear: Real Design HyperFlyFront: Real Desing HyperFly |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Optional |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Optional |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-6600 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano Ultegra |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Litespeed Vortex Ultegra Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber |
Fork type | Lite TEC |
Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex Ultegra
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Optional |
Seat post extension | Optional |
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 Litespeed Vortex Ultegra manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Litespeed Vortex Ultegra Road here