Softride Solo (02) 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Solo (02)
First production 2000
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Softride Solo (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - 18 (inches) / 45 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 48 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vredstein Ricorso
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Anatomic
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Aluminum
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 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Softride Solo (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeEvolution Arc-642

Other Specs of Softride Solo (02)

Component group setsShimano 105 Triple
Available colors - Quick Silver
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extensionNot Available


Softride Solo (02) bike review

Softride produced the Solo (02) bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,599.95.
Solo (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 45cm (centimeters), 48cm (centimeters), 49cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Softride Touring Solo (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Quick Silver .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Vredstein Ricorso tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Shimano 105 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Control Tech Anatomic high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Solo (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 30/42/52 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.