VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Cignal Melbourne Express

Velopedia Archive ID 61475

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCignal
ModelMelbourne Express
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID61475
Original MSRP$569.95
ColorsBlue, green
SizesCaptain 20.5"/stoker 18.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkSpinner
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-30
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30
CranksetTracer TD-30I/Tracer TD-71, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin Eccentric/YST BB 612, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-943

Brakes

BrakesTektro 863A brakes, Tektro RBP-367A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" YST 530B
HandlebarLeadtec
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-280
SeatpostKalloy SP-200, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFormula FM 31
RimsAlex 7X, 48-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Duro HF-855
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.