Lowest1.14:1
Highest4.91:1
Total range430%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 Co-Motion Java
Original specifications: Sachs New Success drivetrain · 700c wheels · 37 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #61322- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $3,853.00
- Sizes
- Captain 21"/stoker 19", captain 22"/stoker 20", captain 22.5"/stoker 19", c
- Colors
- Blue, Bronze, Chrome Yellow, Cream, Custom Fade, Custom Flame, Green Metall
- Weight
- 37 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Blue, Bronze, Chrome Yellow, Cream, Custom Fade, Custom Flame, Green Metall
- Frame
- Co-Motion Reynolds 531
- Original equipment
- Sachs New Success
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildCo-Motion Reynolds 531 · Sachs New Success · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Co-Motion Reynolds 531 |
| Fork | Co-Motion |
| Fork Material | Reynolds 531, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Sachs New Success |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs New Success Ergo |
| Front Derailleur | Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Sachs New Success |
| Crankset | Ritchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm Threadless |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Sachs New Success levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Chris King |
|---|---|
| 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, 40-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 3 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 74° |
| Fork offset / rake | 38 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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700 x 28c Continental Super Sport
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Other replacement options (1)
Specialized SW Mondo 2Bliss Tire Black, 700x28
700x28c
Replacement option
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Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes
Sachs New Success levers
Shimano BB-UN51
122.5 mm spindle
More parts (3)Fewer parts
Ritchey Tandem
32/44/54 teeth
Kalloy Uno
29.8 mm diameter
Mavic T 217 SUP
40-hole
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 29.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle · 68mm Threadless
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Co-Motion · Reynolds 531, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Sachs New Success · Shifters: Sachs New Success Ergo · Front derailleur: Sachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Sachs New Success · Crankset: Ritchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Sachs New Success levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole · Hubs: Phil Wood tandem · Front tire: 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Chris King · 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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