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1996 Co-Motion Espresso

Velopedia Archive ID 51090

Overview

Model year1996
BrandCo-Motion
ModelEspresso
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID51090
Original MSRP$2,149.00
ColorsRed, burnt orange, Buyer's choice, black, lapis metallic, orchid metallic, sky blue, teal metallic
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight20 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange Ultimate Superlight
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 108 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemCo-Motion TIG Road
SaddleBuyer's choice
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic Reflex CD
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700c
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center412 mm
Wheelbase988 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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