The Softride Qualifier is a triathlon/road bike with an aluminum T6 / Alcoa / Softride Suspension Beam frame. The frame has a red finish. Originally released in 1995, there are 4 versions of this bike. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 25 pounds. The Qualifier has frame suspension with 2in travel and has saddle suspension.
Components
The Qualifier comes with Road Mix and Shimano components, including an aluminum, threadless, Profile, Kalloy ITM Big One stem, a threadless, Aheadset SA, Shimano Tange-Seiki headset and bar-end, dual-control Shimano shifters.
Drivetrain
The Qualifier has 9,8 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Michelin Continental Grand Prix tires (NaN x NaN) and Rolf Vector Mavic Open rims.