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1995 KHS Tandemania Comp · 1997 KHS Tandemania Comp

Specification1995 KHS Tandemania Comp1997 KHS Tandemania Comp
Overview
Model year19951997
BrandKHSKHS
ModelTandemania CompTandemania Comp
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID3504065121
Original MSRP$1,299.00$1,190.00
ColorsGreen/blue fadeBrilliant blue
SizesCaptain 20"/stoker 18"Captain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18"
Weight41 lb41.6 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelWelded
Frame materialTrue Temper chromolyTrue Temper chromoly
ForkSpinnerKhs
Fork materialChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT / LXShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore DX top-mountSachs Wavey
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/38/54 teethSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN52, Eccentric
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 13 - 28 teeth7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90KAluminum
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 leversDia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Tioga Avenger1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-860
HandlebarZoom alloy 170 grAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemHsin Lung chromoly, adjustable stokerAluminum
SaddleVetta Comfort FlexSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostPolygon PM-311, 26.0 mm diameterPolygon/rear suspension, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsPowertoolFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nutted
RimsAraya RM-17, 40-holeSun Rims Rhyno, 40-hole
SpokesStainless steel, straight gaugeWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.50" Cheng Shin26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 KHS Tandemania Comp1997 KHS Tandemania Comp
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm440 mm
Wheelbase1780 mm1789 mm
Fork offset / rake54 mm54 mm

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