Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1999 Cignal Melbourne Express
Tandem (mountain) bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $599.95
- Sizes
- Captain 20"/stoker 19"
- Colors
- Crimson, Gloss Black
- Archive ID
- 83516
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| Frame Construction | Pulse-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-200 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-32, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-40 |
| Crankset | Tracer, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | YST BB 613 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 14 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-943 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Chin Haur CH-90 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel hi-rise |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Steel |
| Saddle | Velo Gelfoam w/springs |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-790, suspension, 25.4mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Aluminum, 48-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.00" Duro 855 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.