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1996 KHS Tandemania Al · 1995 KHS Tandemania AL

Specification1996 KHS Tandemania Al1995 KHS Tandemania AL
Overview
Model year19961995
BrandKHSKHS
ModelTandemania AlTandemania AL
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID5482435039
Original MSRP$1,499.00$1,449.00
ColorsBlack/titanium color fadePolished
SizesCaptain 20"/stoker 18"Captain 20"/stoker 18"
Weight37.4 lb42 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded aluminumWelded aluminum
Frame materialAlcoa 7005 aluminum7000 aluminum
ForkSpinnerSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crownChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT/LXShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400Shimano Deore DX top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pullShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teethSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/38/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 115 mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth8-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & strapsFasten NWL-90K
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid leversShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL1 1/8" Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarHsin Lung alloyBontrager Titec 140g
Handlebar extensionsPowertool forged alloyNot included
StemHsin Lung TDS-AL-59Kalloy A-Head type
SaddleVetta Turbo FlexVetta Comfort Flex
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.6 mm diameterPolygon PM-311, 28.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Powertool
RimsSun Metal Rhyno, 40-holeAraya RM-17, 40-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.50" Cheng Shin C-91726 x 1.50" Cheng Shin
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 KHS Tandemania Al1995 KHS Tandemania AL
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1795 mm1780 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 14, 2026.