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1997 Co-Motion Custom Triple
Original specifications: Co-Motion Triple Group drivetrain · 700c wheels · 50 lb published weight.
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Archive #60701- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $5,380.00
- Sizes
- Custom
- Colors
- Blue, Bronze, Chrome Yellow, Cream, Custom, Green Metallic, Red
- Weight
- 50 lb
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP
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1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Blue, Bronze, Chrome Yellow, Cream, Custom, Green Metallic, Red
- Frame
- Custom
- Original equipment
- Co-Motion Triple Group
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Original buildCustom · Co-Motion Triple Group · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Custom |
| Fork | Co-Motion |
| Fork Material | 4130 chromoly |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Co-Motion Triple Group |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end |
| Front Derailleur | Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Sachs New Success |
| Crankset | Ritchey Tandem |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" YST aluminum |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Profile Hammer |
| Stem | Co-Motion chromoly |
| Saddle | Terry men's/Terry women's |
| Seatpost | Kalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Phil Wood tandem |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic T 217 SUP |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 38c Avocet Cross |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Gearing
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Parts & serviceability
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700 x 38c Avocet Cross
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Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes
Dia-Compe 287 levers
Shimano BB-UN51
122.5 mm spindle
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Ritchey Tandem
Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Kalloy Uno
29.8 mm diameter
Mavic T 217 SUP
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- Front tire
- 700 x 38c Avocet Cross
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 29.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Co-Motion · 4130 chromoly
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Co-Motion Triple Group · Shifters: Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end · Front derailleur: Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Sachs New Success · Crankset: Ritchey Tandem · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing · Chain: Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic T 217 SUP · Hubs: Phil Wood tandem · Front tire: 700 x 38c Avocet Cross
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" YST aluminum · Handlebar: Profile Hammer · Stem: Co-Motion chromoly · Seatpost: Kalloy Uno, 29.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Terry men's/Terry women's · Pedals: Not included
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