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1998 da Vinci Designs Joint Venture

Velopedia Archive ID 77462

Overview

Model year1998
Brandda Vinci Designs
ModelJoint Venture
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID77462
Original MSRP$4,500.00
ColorsDark metallic green, deep dark metallic blue, metallic burgundy
SizesLarge, large/small, medium, small
Weight37 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialCustom chromoly mix
ForkDa vinci Designs
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurSachs Quarz, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetDa vinci Designs Direct Drive, 12/18/24/30 teeth
Bottom bracketDa vinci Eccentrics Independent Coasting System, 107mm/112mm spindle
Rear cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 w/Travel Agent brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Comp
HandlebarITM Super Europa
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle Italia Eversoft/Terry women's
SeatpostKalloy Uno/USE suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: White Industries Tracker, Rear: White Industries Tandem
RimsDa vinci Designs V-22, 36-hole/40-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1" Ritchey Tom Slick kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center432 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.