Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1997 KHS Tandemania Comp · 1998 KHS Tandemania Comp
| Specification | 1997 KHS Tandemania Comp | 1998 KHS Tandemania Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1997 | 1998 |
| Brand | KHS | KHS |
| Model | Tandemania Comp | Tandemania Comp |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (mountain) | Tandem (mountain) |
| Archive ID | 65121 | 76961 |
| Original MSRP | $1,190.00 | $999.00 |
| Colors | Brilliant blue | Blue |
| Sizes | Captain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18" | Captain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18" |
| Weight | 41.6 lb | 41.6 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Welded | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | True Temper chromoly | Chromoly |
| Fork | Khs | Spinner |
| Fork material | Chromoly, unicrown crown | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT/LX | Tandem Mix |
| Shifters | Sachs Wavey | Sachs Power Grip Plus Wavey |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm | Sachs Neos, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth | Tracer SRX, 28/44/54 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, Eccentric | Shimano BB-UN52, 110.5mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth | 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum | Victor VP-338A |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers | Power Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-860 | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga |
| Handlebar | Aluminum | Kalloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum | Steel |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica | Velo VL-229 |
| Seatpost | Polygon/rear suspension, 26.0 mm diameter | Polygon PM-312, 26.0mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nutted | Front: King Kong 210, Rear: King Kong 211 |
| Rims | Sun Rims Rhyno, 40-hole | Sun Rims Rhyno, 40-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge | Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105 | 26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105 |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
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| Measurement | 1997 KHS Tandemania Comp | 1998 KHS Tandemania Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 74° | 74° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1789 mm | 1789 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 54 mm | 54 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.