I saw an article on xtri about Ray Britt’s IMAZ. He road a softride. I was wondering what people have had experience with softride. I tried one out and I bounced up and down on the seat the whole testride. Seemed like it was very inefficient.
In the next few weeks, read my blog. You will find out a LOT about Softrides.
Personal thing. On my test ride years ago, I didn’t bounce much at all. I was sold. And the little bouncing I did quieted down very quickly after I started riding one fulltime. I haven’t looked back since, and now I own 3.
I will take my Softrides head and shoulders above my P3.
Personal preference. I hated mine, but I love my titanflex.
I’m selling mine if you want…
Unfortunately, a Softride bike is not a bike that can be fully understood or a conclusive opinion developed with just one test ride.
Fleck
I love my Softride. I’ve never bounced. And it’s not like I’m a great cyclist either. Or runner or swimmer for that matter.
Benjamin
What kind?
2002 or 2003 Classic Qualifier
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I agree with Fleck. I was on love with mine on the test ride, but have since decided to go back to the hard tail.
I’m selling mine too. It is one of the best looking rides I have seen. Flat black, no decals, medium, 650c, carbon beam, Reynolds fork, FSA, Carbon X…
I’ve got a grand total of $250 right now I could spend and college tuition will be due in a few months.
I’m thinking I’l have to wait til next year before I get to ride anything reasonably comfortable.
I have looked at Softrides, but always thought that at 6’3" and 230# they were a bit dainty for me. Am I way wrong?
I’m personally looking forward to this with great interest…
I have no idea - I’m only 5’8" and 155 lbs.
Bomber,
Our classic beam has a weight limit of 245lbs. As far as height goes you should have no problems. I am 6’3" and fit perfectly on our FASTT.
In fact Darryl Haley, former offensive tackle for the New England Patriot’s, set a record in Kona as the biggest athlete ever to complete in the Ironman. Darryl rode a 63cm Softride Solo with a 530 SOFTRIDE suspension beam. Darryl proved to everyone that you don’t need to be rail thin to compete in triathlon events.
Feel free to email or call me for a test ride.
Adam
Softride Bike
888-258-7299
FB, I don’t know if you are a bit robust for them or not. If you like the concept, Titanflex can, in one possible configuration, take a rider up to 305 lbs.! I know at your height, the maximum weight would be less because the boom wouldn’t be jammed up to the hilt (which increases it’s load rating), but, 235 isn’t a problem at all. Oregon Dave would probably opt for the lightest boom and be very happy with it.
No, I’m not a TitanFlex salesman, I just researched it a good bit before buying one, and I fit a buddy on one…we’re both darn pleased with the product.
I’ve ridden softride for 4 years now 5’ 11" 155 pounds. Started with the classic - and moved up to the tt. You have to learn to pedal correctly and then this thing is so fast. It is very comfortable. AND it is ultra fittable - meaning you can really get fit nicely on the ride.
The bouncing thing bothers lots of people - but it usually stems from a poor pedaling technique.
Buy the tt version with the stiffer beam rather than the classic.
It is the most aerodynamic bike out there.
They are letting me test it even after they read my website/blog. Confident fellows, aren’t they?