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1997 Co-Motion Speedster · 1998 Co-Motion Speedster

Specification1997 Co-Motion Speedster1998 Co-Motion Speedster
Overview
Model year19971998
BrandCo-MotionCo-Motion
ModelSpeedsterSpeedster
Bicycle typeTandem (road)Tandem (road)
Archive ID6244377710
Original MSRP$2,895.00$2,895.00
ColorsBlue, bronze, chrome yellow, cream, custom fade, green metallic, redBad Ass Red, Dark Charcoal Metallic, Dark Jade Green Metallic, Dark Maroon Metallic, Sapphire Blue
SizesCaptain 21"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 20"Captain 21"/stoker 18", captain 21"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 20"
Weight38 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialCo-Motion Reynolds 531Reynolds 531
ForkCo-MotionCo-Motion
Fork materialReynolds 531, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupCo-Motion Tandem GroupTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-endShimano bar-end
Front derailleurSachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmSachs New Success
Rear derailleurSachs New SuccessSachs New Success
CranksetRitchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teethRitchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindleShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot includedNot included
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 leversShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" YST aluminum1 1/8" Shimano Deore LX
HandlebarProfile HammerProfile
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemCo-Motion chromolyCo-Motion
SaddleTerry men's/Terry women'sTerry men's/women's
SeatpostKalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameterKalloy Uno, 29.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsPhil Wood tandemPhil Wood tandem
RimsMavic T 217 SUP, 40-holeMavic 217 SUP, 48-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Continental Super Sport700 x 28c Continental Super Sport
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.