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1996 Co-Motion Java

Velopedia Archive ID 50961

Overview

Model year1996
BrandCo-Motion
ModelJava
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID50961
Original MSRP$3,250.00
ColorsRed, burnt orange, Buyer's choice, dark green metallic, black, lapis blue metallic, orchid metallic, sky blue, teal metallic
SizesCaptain 21"/stoker 19", captain 22"/stoker 20", captain 22.5"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 21"
Weight38.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialReynolds 531/Tange chromoly butted
ForkCo-Motion
Fork materialTange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupSachs New Success
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurSachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurSachs New Success
CranksetSpecialized Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 122 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" YST Light
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemCo-Motion TIG Road
SaddleSpecialized Prolong/Terry women's
SeatpostKalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic T 217 SUP
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle73°
Fork offset / rake38 mm

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