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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Cignal Melbourne Express
Tandem (mountain) bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $599.95
- Sizes
- Captain 20"/stoker 19" step through
- Colors
- Gloss black, race blue
- Archive ID
- 76872
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| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Cignal |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Tandem Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Crankset | Tracer TD-301, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | YST BB 612 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-943 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Aluminum cantilever brakes, Tektro levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" YST CS530B |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel hi-rise |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Steel |
| Saddle | Velo Gelfoam w/comfort springs |
| Seatpost | Pillar, aluminum, 25.4mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Heavy Duty Q/R, Rear: Heavy Duty nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Aluminum, 48-hole |
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Duro |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.