Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 56090
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Ibis |
| Model | Forte |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (road) |
| Archive ID | 56090 |
| Original MSRP | $3,595.00 |
| Colors | Dark blue, metallic copper, metallic green, purple, red, white |
| Sizes | Captain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18", captain 21"/stoker 17", captain 22"/stoker 20" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
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| Frame material | Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted |
| Fork | Tange Super Size Tandem |
| Fork material | Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano XTR |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Specialized Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 127.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | HTI steel/resin w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Shimano Deore LX |
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| Handlebar | Salsa TTT |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Ibis |
| Saddle | Specialized |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 28.6 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic M261, 36-hole |
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| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.25" Specialized Fat Boy |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 577.9 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 438.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1752.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.