Lowest1.00:1
Highest4.15:1
Total range415%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.5; rear size isn’t listed.
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1996 KHS Tandemania Al
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT/LX drivetrain · 26" wheels · 37.4 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #54824- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $1,499.00
- Sizes
- Captain 20"/stoker 18"
- Colors
- Black/titanium color fade
- Weight
- 37.4 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Black/titanium color fade
- Frame
- Alcoa 7005 aluminum
- Original equipment
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildAlcoa 7005 aluminum · Shimano Deore XT/LX · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Alcoa 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 115 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung alloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Powertool forged alloy |
| Stem | Hsin Lung TDS-AL-59 |
| Saddle | Vetta Turbo Flex |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-312, 27.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Sun Metal Rhyno, 40-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.50" Cheng Shin C-917 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 582 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 74° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1795 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 54 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
Find replacement parts
26 x 1.50" Cheng Shin C-917
Replacement search: 26x1.5 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes
Avid levers
More parts (4)Fewer parts
Shimano BB-UN52
115 mm spindle
Shimano Deore LX
top-pull
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Polygon PM-312
27.6 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.50" Cheng Shin C-917
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.6 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN52, 115 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Spinner · Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT/LX · Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-400 · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX, top-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, 115 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Metal Rhyno, 40-hole · Front tire: 26 x 1.50" Cheng Shin C-917
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL · Handlebar: Hsin Lung alloy · Stem: Hsin Lung TDS-AL-59 · Seatpost: Polygon PM-312, 27.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta Turbo Flex · Pedals: Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
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