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1997 Bilenky Air Tandem (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 68483

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBilenky
ModelAir Tandem (01)
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID68483
Original MSRP$5,950.00
ColorsCustom
SizesCaptain 20"/stoker 17", captain 20"/stoker 18", captain 21"/stoker 18", cap
Weight33.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionFillet brazed
Frame materialAir Met 100/Ritchey Logic Prestige
ForkBilenky
Fork materialTrue Temper chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCampagnolo Record
ShiftersCampagnolo Record Ergo
Front derailleurCampagnolo Racing Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurCampagnolo Racing Triple
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 32/42/54 teeth
Bottom bracketWorld Class ti, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesAvid Tri-Align II brakes, Campagnolo Record levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostAmerican Classic Hot Rod, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsWhite Industries Speed Racer
RimsMavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole
SpokesDT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 25c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center449.6 mm
Wheelbase1739.9 mm
Fork offset / rake54.1 mm

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