The 1996 Softride Solo is a 22 pound a triathlon/road bike with an aluminum Alcoa / Softride Suspension Beam frame. The frame has a red finish.
The Solo 1996 is a is a lighter bike at around 20 pounds. It was released in 1996 and costs $2,299 brand new. The Solo 1996 has frame suspension with 2in travel and has saddle suspension.
Components
The Solo 1996 comes with Shimano components, including an aluminum Kalloy stem, a Tange-Seiki headset and dual-control Shimano 600 Ultegra STI shifters.
Drivetrain
The Solo 1996 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Michelin Hi Lite Comp tires (622mm x 20mm) and Mavic CXP 10 rims.