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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1999 Co-Motion Cappuccino has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Co-Motion Cappuccino.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  2. Identity & price

    1996 Co-Motion Cappuccino had an original MSRP $260 lower than 1999 Co-Motion Cappuccino.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1996 Co-Motion CappuccinoSize Legacy reference · 54/44/32T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest1.14:1Highest4.91:1Total range430%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.2 mphHighest gear35.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

1999 Co-Motion CappuccinoSize Legacy reference · 54/44/32T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.91:1Total range491%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.2 mphHighest gear35.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
1996 Co-Motion Cappuccino
1999 Co-Motion Cappuccino
Overview
Model Year
1996
1999
Brand
Co-Motion
Co-Motion
Model
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
Bicycle Type
Tandem (road)
Tandem (road)
Original MSRP
$2,965.00
$3,225.00
Colors
Red, Black, Burnt Orange, Buyer's choice, Dark Green Metallic, Lapis Blue Metallic, Orchid Metallic, Sky Blue, Teal Metallic
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Sizes
Captain 21"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 20"
Captain 21"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 20"
Weight
38.5 lb
37.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 531/Tange chromoly butted
Reynolds 525 w/Reynolds 725
Fork
Co-Motion
Co-Motion
Fork Material
Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Sachs New Success
Tandem Mix
Shifters
Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Shimano Ultegra bar-end
Front Derailleur
Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull
Rear Derailleur
Sachs New Success
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Specialized Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth
Ritchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN51, 122 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Avid 1D-25 brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" YST Light
1 1/8" threadless Race Face Thermo SP
Handlebar
Profile Hammer
Profile Hammer
Stem
Co-Motion TIG Road
Salsa Moto Ace
Saddle
Specialized Prolong/Terry women's
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Seatpost
Kalloy Uno/Softride Suspension Beam, 29.8 mm diameter
Zoom Microset/Softride Beam, 29.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Phil Wood tandem
Rims
Mavic T 217 SUP
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 28c Continental Super Sport Ultra
700 x 28c Avocet Fast Grip
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Fork offset / rake
50 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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