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1997 Co-Motion Co-Pilot Tandem BTC

Velopedia Archive ID 60201

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCo-Motion
ModelCo-Pilot Tandem BTC
Bicycle typeTandem (folding)
Archive ID60201
Original MSRP$3,765.00
ColorsBlue, bronze, chrome-plated, cream, custom, green metallic, red, yellow
SizesCaptain 21"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19", captain 23"/stoker 20"
Weight39.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialCo-Motion Reynolds 531
ForkCo-Motion
Fork materialReynolds 531, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCo-Motion Tandem Group
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurSachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurSachs New Success
CranksetRitchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" YST aluminum
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemCo-Motion chromoly
SaddleTerry men's/Terry women's
SeatpostKalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 21, 2026.