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1997 KHS Tandemania Comp · 1995 KHS Tandemania Comp

Specification1997 KHS Tandemania Comp1995 KHS Tandemania Comp
Overview
Model year19971995
BrandKHSKHS
ModelTandemania CompTandemania Comp
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID6512135040
Original MSRP$1,190.00$1,299.00
ColorsBrilliant blueGreen/blue fade
SizesCaptain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18"Captain 20"/stoker 18"
Weight41.6 lb41 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWeldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper chromolyTrue Temper chromoly
ForkKhsSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT/LXShimano Deore XT / LX
ShiftersSachs WaveyShimano Deore DX top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teethSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/38/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, Eccentric—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth8-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminumFasten NWL-90K
Brakes
BrakesDia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA leversShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-8601 1/8" Tioga Avenger
HandlebarAluminumZoom alloy 170 gr
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminumHsin Lung chromoly, adjustable stoker
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno DynamicaVetta Comfort Flex
SeatpostPolygon/rear suspension, 26.0 mm diameterPolygon PM-311, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nuttedPowertool
RimsSun Rims Rhyno, 40-holeAraya RM-17, 40-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.50" Duro HF-10526 x 1.50" Cheng Shin
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 KHS Tandemania Comp1995 KHS Tandemania Comp
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1789 mm1780 mm
Fork offset / rake54 mm54 mm

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