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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1997 Co-Motion Custom Triple and 1996 Co-Motion Custom Triple.
- Identity & price
1996 Co-Motion Custom Triple had an original MSRP $435 lower than 1997 Co-Motion Custom Triple.
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.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
1997 Co-Motion Custom Triple
1996 Co-Motion Custom Triple
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Co-Motion
Co-Motion
Model
Custom Triple
Custom Triple
Bicycle Type
Tandem (road)
Tandem (road)
Original MSRP
$5,380.00
$4,945.00
Colors
Blue, Bronze, Chrome Yellow, Cream, Custom, Green Metallic, Red
Buyer's choice
Sizes
Custom
Custom
Weight
50 lb
55 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Buyer's choice
Frame Material
Custom
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Co-Motion
Co-Motion
Fork Material
4130 chromoly
Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Co-Motion Triple Group
Sachs New Success
Shifters
Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front Derailleur
Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Sachs New Success
Sachs New Success
Crankset
Ritchey Tandem
Specialized Tandem
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN51, 122 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
Chain
Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" YST aluminum
1 1/8"
Handlebar
Profile Hammer
Profile Hammer
Stem
Co-Motion chromoly
Co-Motion TIG Road
Saddle
Terry men's/Terry women's
Buyer's choice
Seatpost
Kalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter
Kalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Phil Wood tandem
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Rims
Mavic T 217 SUP
Buyer's choice
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 38c Avocet Cross
Buyer's choice
Wheel Size
700c wheels
Buyer's choice wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.