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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. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1996 Pashley Prestige and 1995 Pashley Prestige.

  2. Identity & price

    1995 Pashley Prestige had an original MSRP $260 lower than 1996 Pashley Prestige.

    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 Pashley Prestige52/38T · 14–28T · 6-speed
Lowest1.36:1Highest3.71:1Total range274%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.8 mphHighest gear26.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.

1995 Pashley Prestige52/38T · 14–28T · 6-speed
Lowest1.36:1Highest3.71:1Total range274%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.8 mphHighest gear26.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; 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 Pashley Prestige
1995 Pashley Prestige
Overview
Model Year
1996
1995
Brand
Pashley
Pashley
Model
Prestige
Prestige
Bicycle Type
Tandem (road)
Tandem (road)
Original MSRP
$1,750.00
$1,490.00
Colors
Gray
Gun metal gray
Sizes
Captain 19"/stoker 15" mixte, captain 21"/stoker 17", captain 22"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 20"
Captain 21"/stoker 17", captain 22"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 20"
Weight
52 lb
52 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded steel
Welded steel
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel, 501 Reynolds rear stays
Hi-tensile steel, 501 Reynolds rear stays
Fork
Pashley Prestige
Pashley Prestige
Fork Material
Reynolds 531, flat crown
Reynolds 531, flat crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Exage
Shimano Exage
Shifters
Shimano top-mount
Shimano top-mount
Front Derailleur
Shimano Exage 500EX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Exage 500EX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Exage 500EX
Shimano 500EX
Crankset
Stronglight 80 Tandem, 38/52 teeth
Stronglight 80 tandem, 38/52 teeth
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 3/32"
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Union
Union
Brakes
Brakes
Magura Hydrostop brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers
Magura Hydrostop brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" chromed steel
1" chromed steel
Handlebar
ITM chromed steel
ITM MTB steel
Stem
Itm
ITM steel
Saddle
Iscaselle padded vinyl
Iscaselle padded vinyl
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano Exage
Rims
Alloy, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 32c Schwalbe
700 x 32c Schwalbe gumwall
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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