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1997 Co-Motion Custom Triple · 1996 Co-Motion Custom Triple

Specification1997 Co-Motion Custom Triple1996 Co-Motion Custom Triple
Overview
Model year19971996
BrandCo-MotionCo-Motion
ModelCustom TripleCustom Triple
Bicycle typeTandem (road)Tandem (road)
Archive ID6070153582
Original MSRP$5,380.00$4,945.00
ColorsBlue, bronze, chrome yellow, cream, custom, green metallic, redBuyer's choice
SizesCustomCustom
Weight50 lb55 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedBuyer's choice
Frame materialCustomChromoly, double-butted
ForkCo-MotionCo-Motion
Fork material4130 chromolyTange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupCo-Motion Triple GroupSachs New Success
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-endShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurSachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmSachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurSachs New SuccessSachs New Success
CranksetRitchey TandemSpecialized Tandem
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindleShimano BB-UN51, 122 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot includedNot included
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 leversShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" YST aluminum1 1/8"
HandlebarProfile HammerProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemCo-Motion chromolyCo-Motion TIG Road
SaddleTerry men's/Terry women'sBuyer's choice
SeatpostKalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameterKalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsPhil Wood tandem—
RimsMavic T 217 SUPBuyer's choice
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Avocet CrossBuyer's choice
Wheel size700c wheelsBuyer's choice wheels

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