Softride Traveler 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Softride
Model Traveler
First production 1996
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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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 tire700 X 32c Kenda K-830
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 10
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Modolo Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride SFS Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 24 Teeth
7-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 Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeChien Shen

Other Specs of Softride Traveler

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Dark blue
Weight 24.5
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-94B Single-sided
Rear shock absorber 2.0 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


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.