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1997 Bilenky Touring (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 69604

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBilenky
ModelTouring (01)
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID69604
Original MSRP$3,950.00
ColorsBluesberry, Coral Reef Red, custom, New Blue, purple, Zucchini
SizesCaptain 20"/stoker 17", captain 21"/stoker 18", captain 21.5"/stoker 21", c
Weight41.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialBilenky custom chromoly
ForkBilenky
Fork materialReynolds 531, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control/bar-end front
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetRitchey Tandem, 26/38/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra/Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Shimano Deore XT
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemControl Tech
SaddleBuyer's choice
SeatpostZoom Microset, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Bilenky Tandem, Rear: Bilenky Tandem cassette
RimsMavic T 217 SUP, 48-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 32c Continental Top Touring 2000
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center447 mm
Wheelbase1747.5 mm
Fork offset / rake57.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.