Not only did this effectively speed up the bike but it also made for a much more comfortable ride. This new design allowed riders to have the benefits of suspension without the loss in power and efficiency in their pedal strokes.

Softride was a manufacturer of bicycles located in Bellingham, Washington. They specialized in bicycles for triathletes. The bicycle frames were distinctive for their lack of seat tubes and seat stays.

Softride, Inc. has created innovative, patented hitch-mounted bike racks and towing accessories since its inception in 1991. Softride products are not only the best products in their respective industries; they are the safest, most durable and aesthetically pleasing available.

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Mar 21, 2007 · The Paul Barkley bikes were pre-production bikes built by Paul Barkley to test the design. They were built in both road and mountain bike configurations. My wife and I own road bike frames number 46 and 49.

Nov 23, 2023 · With a desire to produce a faster mountain bike they decided to reinvent the wheel. Mike and Jim shook up the bicycle industry with the introduction of the Softride Suspension Systems at the Interbike 1989 bike show in Anaheim, California during early October.

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Jan 23, 2025 · Softride Allsop Powercurve. There's no size information on the bike, though it seems to be roughly 51-54 cm. Everything feels great, functions well, and the softride suspension system seems to be physically intact.

Apr 29, 2013 · Marketed as innovative technology which gave a nice smooth ride, and allowed a more powerful transfer of input from the rider to the bike, the Softride frame was built around the carbon fibre beam, which appears to be bilaminate. They’re still moderately popular amongst triathletes, to whom they were heavily marketed.

Set less than the price of the front wheel. Size is large (covers 57/59 according to Softride). Let me guess, you love steel but love to go fast? You get the best of both worlds here. We have Dura...