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1997 Co-Motion Espresso (04)

Original specifications: Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain · 700c wheels · 20.5 lb published weight.

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At a glance

Archive #69790
Model year
1997
Category
Road
Original MSRP
$2,935.00
Sizes
50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Colors
Blue, Bronze, Chrome Yellow, Cream, Custom, Green Metallic, Red
Weight
20.5 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
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26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Original buildReynolds 853 · Shimano Dura-Ace · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

10 sizes · 7 colors

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

Published sizes

50 cm52 cm54 cm55 cm56 cm57 cm58 cm59 cm60 cm62 cm

Published colors

BlueBronzeChrome YellowCreamCustomGreen Metallic
+ 1 more color + 3 more colors
CustomGreen MetallicRed

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialReynolds 853
ForkWound Up
Fork MaterialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-7700, 109.5 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Shimano Dura-Ace
HandlebarTTT Forma Z
StemCo-Motion chromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Squadra HDP, titanium rails
SeatpostAmerican Classic Hot Rod, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

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

Geometry

Legacy reference · 5 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center412 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
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Seatpost · Original
American Classic Hot Rod

27.2 mm diameter

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Chain · Original
Shimano CN-7700

1/2 x 3/32"

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Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-7700

109.5 mm spindle

Crankset · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace

39/53 teeth

Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shifters · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Headset · Original
1" Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims · Original
Mavic Reflex SUP

32-hole

Hubs · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace

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Front tire
700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
Drivetrain
9-speed
Seatpost diameter
27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-7700, 109.5 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Wound Up · Carbon fiber composite, aero crown

Archived: Group: Shimano Dura-Ace · Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace · Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-7700, 109.5 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing · Chain: Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

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

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Shimano Dura-Ace · Handlebar: TTT Forma Z · Stem: Co-Motion chromoly · Seatpost: American Classic Hot Rod, 27.2 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle San Marco Squadra HDP, titanium rails · Pedals: Not included

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