Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1997 Co-Motion Java · 1998 Co-Motion Java
| Specification | 1997 Co-Motion Java | 1998 Co-Motion Java |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1997 | 1998 |
| Brand | Co-Motion | Co-Motion |
| Model | Java | Java |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (road) | Tandem (road) |
| Archive ID | 61322 | 74597 |
| Original MSRP | $3,853.00 | $3,529.00 |
| Colors | Blue, bronze, chrome yellow, cream, custom fade, custom flame, green metall | Bad Ass Red, Dark Charcoal Metallic, Dark Jade Green Metallic, Dark Maroon Metallic, Sapphire Blue |
| Sizes | Captain 21"/stoker 19", captain 22"/stoker 20", captain 22.5"/stoker 19", c | Captain 21"/stoker 18", captain 21"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 20" |
| Weight | 37 lb | — |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | Co-Motion Reynolds 531 | Reynolds 531 |
| Fork | Co-Motion | Co-Motion |
| Fork material | Reynolds 531, unicrown crown | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Sachs New Success | Tandem Mix |
| Shifters | Sachs New Success Ergo | Shimano bar-end |
| Front derailleur | Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm | Sachs New Success |
| Rear derailleur | Sachs New Success | Sachs New Success |
| Crankset | Ritchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth | Ritchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| BB shell width | 68mm Threadless | — |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included | Not included |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Sachs New Success levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" Chris King | 1 1/8" Shimano Deore LX |
| Handlebar | Profile Hammer | Profile |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A | N/A |
| Stem | Co-Motion chromoly | Co-Motion |
| Saddle | Terry men's/Terry women's | Terry men's/women's |
| Seatpost | Kalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter | American Classic, 29.8mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Phil Wood tandem | Phil Wood tandem |
| Rims | Mavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole | Mavic 217 SUP, 48-hole |
| 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 | 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels | 700c wheels |
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| Measurement | 1997 Co-Motion Java | 1998 Co-Motion Java |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | — |
| Head-tube angle | 74° | — |
| Fork offset / rake | 38 mm | — |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.