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1997 Green Gear Cycling The Family Tandem

Velopedia Archive ID 66080

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGreen Gear Cycling
ModelThe Family Tandem
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID66080
Original MSRP$1,330.00
ColorsRed
SizesCustom
Weight41.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material4130 chromoly
ForkGreen Gear
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupSachs Centera
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurSachs Centera
CranksetCyclone CPI, 48 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 621, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs3-speed internal x 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesSachs Centera brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" YST 717
HandlebarGreen Gear MTB
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-209
SeatpostKalloy SP-243, 28.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Sachs drum, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7
RimsWeinmann, 36-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 1.50" Haro
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73.4°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1727.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.