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1995 Co-Motion Java · 1996 Co-Motion Java

Specification1995 Co-Motion Java1996 Co-Motion Java
Overview
Model year19951996
BrandCo-MotionCo-Motion
ModelJavaJava
Bicycle typeTandem (road)Tandem (road)
Archive ID3502350961
Original MSRP$2,895.00$3,250.00
ColorsCustom, dark green metallic, lavender metallicRed, burnt orange, Buyer's choice, dark green metallic, black, lapis blue metallic, orchid metallic, sky blue, teal metallic
SizesCaptain 21"/stoker 19", captain 22"/stoker 20", captain 22.5"/stoker 19", captain 23.5"/stoker 21"Captain 21"/stoker 19", captain 22"/stoker 20", captain 22.5"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 21"
Weight39.4 lb38.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange / True Temper custom mixReynolds 531/Tange chromoly butted
ForkCo-MotionCo-Motion
Fork materialTange Tandem chromoly, butted taper gauge, unicrown crownTange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XTSachs New Success
ShiftersShimano SL-BS64 600 Ultegra bar-end 8-speedShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmSachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GSSachs New Success
CranksetSpecialized Tandem, 32/44/54 teethSpecialized Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN51, 122 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot includedNot included
Brakes
BrakesDia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe 287 leversShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" YST Sealed Tech1 1/8" YST Light
HandlebarProfile HammerProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemCo-MotionCo-Motion TIG Road
SaddleSpecialized Prolong/TerrySpecialized Prolong/Terry women's
SeatpostSR TCO, 26.8 mm diameterKalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsPhil Wood tandem—
RimsMavic M3D, 40-holeMavic T 217 SUP
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Continental Super Sport Ultra700 x 28c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Co-Motion Java1996 Co-Motion Java
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center438 mm—
Wheelbase1716 mm—
Fork offset / rake38 mm38 mm

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