Softride, Sh*tbike, The FREAK

Added a bike to the stable...not sure why except that it kinda caught my eye. I saw one in Oak Ridge, Oregon at the LBS when I was out there riding this spring. The guy working the store owned it and he showed it to me with a bit of detail. Said he liked it and it is a bit unique. Can't argue.

It also has a reputation in a national BIKE mag.

It's a 1 owner bike that was bought in 1995. Was taken very good care of. I plan on riding it when our grandson and I go on rides.
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.