It also has a reputation in a national BIKE mag.
Softride was the manufacturer. Out of business now. Appears you love em or hate em.
Took it out for a ride on the Allegrippis Trail system in PA. It did fine. Only real concern were the rim brakes. Just don't have the quick response and performance so really couldn't rail the trail. Met a few riders on the trail as well so had to stay in control.
Positioning was better than expected and was rather impressed how it climbed. Took Rays Revenge backwards which got the attention of a couple locals, Tom and Tony.
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With a Softride stem too! Just be careful, those bikes had a reputation for throwing the rider over the handlebars on rough trail. Could be a good gravel bike though.
Good advice! It'll be reserved for the easy stuff.
I always considered those Gary Fisher's you hauled out to PA in the past to be SH*T BIKES!
The Softride has proven it will last for more than a season or two!
And what is this sneak attack of the Allegripis Trails? Let's take that thing up to Rothrock where there is real riding!
Harassment from PA Jeff
You mean Scary Fissures, right? Sure can't argue that point! I got rid of the HiFI (the bike I had on both occasions when you witnessed my elbow shreddings) and tried to get out of the brand, but due to trade in value ended up with the Trek (Scary Fissure Collection) Superfly. But it's a 29er and I seem to be able to stay behind the handlebars better on it!
I won't be taking The FREAK out on the stuff you've suggested, that's for sure!!
Next time I come in for work and if I have time I'll try to connect.
Wow that bike must be quite old now since you got it in 1995. The bike ride on the Allegrippis Trail sounds like such a fun day.
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