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1997 Co-Motion Co-Pilot Road BTC (02)

Original specifications: Shimano 105SC drivetrain · 700c wheels · 22.3 lb published weight.

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Archive #65556
Model year
1997
Category
Folding
Original MSRP
$1,874.00
Sizes
50 cm, 53 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Colors
Blue, Bronze, Chrome Yellow, Cream, Green Metallic, Red
Weight
22.3 lb
Geometry
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1997 archived details

Published colors
Blue, Bronze, Chrome Yellow, Cream, Green Metallic, Red
Frame
Reynolds 531
Original equipment
Shimano 105SC

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Original buildReynolds 531 · Shimano 105SC · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 6 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

50 cm53 cm56 cm58 cm60 cm

Published colors

BlueBronzeChrome YellowCreamGreen MetallicRed
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Green MetallicRed

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialReynolds 531
ForkKinesis Road-D
Fork MaterialAluminum, bonded, aero crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear DerailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN51
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Shimano 105SC
HandlebarTTT Forma
StemCo-Motion chromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Strada, titanium rails
SeatpostAmerican Classic Hot Rod, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano 105SC
RimsMavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
Wheel Size700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 5 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-HG51

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
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Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-UN51
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Crankset · Original
Shimano 105SC

39/53 teeth

Seatpost · Original
American Classic Hot Rod

26.8 mm diameter

Headset · Original
1" Shimano 105SC
Rims · Original
Mavic Reflex SUP

32-hole

Hubs · Original
Shimano 105SC

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Front tire
700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
Drivetrain
8-speed
Seatpost diameter
26.8 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-UN51 · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Kinesis Road-D · Aluminum, bonded, aero crown

Archived: Group: Shimano 105SC · Shifters: Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano 105SC GS · Crankset: Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN51 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing · Chain: Shimano CN-HG51, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano 105SC · Front tire: 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Shimano 105SC · Handlebar: TTT Forma · Stem: Co-Motion chromoly · Seatpost: American Classic Hot Rod, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle San Marco Strada, titanium rails · Pedals: Not included

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