Softride Traveler 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Softride |
| Model | Traveler |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Touring |
| Bike sub-category | Touring |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Softride Traveler Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Kenda K-830 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 10 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Modolo Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth7-speed |
Softride Traveler Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano RSX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
| Fork material | Forged Dropouts Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Chien Shen |
Other Specs of Softride Traveler
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Dark blue |
| Weight | 24.5 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-94B Single-sided |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.0 (inches) TravelSoftride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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Softride Traveler bike review
Softride produced the Traveler bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,359.95.Traveler bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 61 cm (centimeters).
Softride Touring Traveler can be found in one single color which is Dark blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Kenda K-830 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 10, 32-hole. Softride equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Softride used Chromoly material for the frame. Hsin Lung Modolo bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Traveler to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Softride SFS chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Softride, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.