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1995 Co-Motion Espresso · 1996 Co-Motion Espresso

Specification1995 Co-Motion Espresso1996 Co-Motion Espresso
Overview
Model year19951996
BrandCo-MotionCo-Motion
ModelEspressoEspresso
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID3403651090
Original MSRP$2,125.00$2,149.00
ColorsCustomRed, burnt orange, Buyer's choice, black, lapis metallic, orchid metallic, sky blue, teal metallic
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight20 lb20 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange Prestige chromolyTange Ultimate Superlight
ForkKinesis USAKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crownAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra STIShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual ControlShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 UltegraShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teethShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN71, 108 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 teeth8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot includedNot included
Brakes
BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra leversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarProfile HammerProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemControl TechCo-Motion TIG Road
SaddleSpecialized Prolong TitaniumBuyer's choice
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameterControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano 600 Ultegra—
RimsCampagnolo Omega Strada, 32-holeMavic Reflex CD
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gaugeDT Competition stainless steel, double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix700c
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Co-Motion Espresso1996 Co-Motion Espresso
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center412 mm412 mm
Wheelbase988 mm988 mm
Fork offset / rake41 mm40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.