Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Cignal Melbourne Express
Tandem (mountain) bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $569.95
- Sizes
- Captain 20.5"/stoker 18.5"
- Colors
- Blue, green
- Archive ID
- 61475
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Crankset | Tracer TD-30I/Tracer TD-71, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Tien Hsin Eccentric/YST BB 612, 118 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-943 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 863A brakes, Tektro RBP-367A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" YST 530B |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Leadtec |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | Velo VL-280 |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Formula FM 31 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex 7X, 48-hole |
| Spokes | Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.00" Duro HF-855 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.