Originally Posted by
Robofunc
The slingshot is still roughly bike shaped though.
The softride has been hacked together like a kind of semi-tall bike. Look at the extra be shell and the hacked off seat stays. It is a truly unique creation.
I agree. When I was talking about Slingshots and Softrides, I wasn't referring to that monstrosity, I was talking about a proper Softride road bike like they came from the factory. Finally got to ride an old Klein Mantra last year...that was one off the list.
Both are two bikes I would love to hop on just to see how they ride....more of a curiosity. I still see the occasional Softride while out on the commuter trails but I've yet to see a Slingshot in person.
Would love to own a Slingshot with anodized Cook Bros everything, Anti Gravity fork, Tioga rear disc, just pure 80s/90s hotness.