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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1997 KHS Tandemania Comp
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT/LX drivetrain · 26" wheels · 41.6 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #65121- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $1,190.00
- Sizes
- Captain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18"
- Colors
- Brilliant blue
- Weight
- 41.6 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Brilliant blue
- Frame
- True Temper chromoly
- Original equipment
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTrue Temper chromoly · Shimano Deore XT/LX · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper chromoly |
| Fork | Khs |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs Wavey |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, Eccentric |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum |
Brakes
| Brakes | Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-860 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
| Seatpost | Polygon/rear suspension, 26.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims Rhyno, 40-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
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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 | 1789 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
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26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105
Replacement search: 26x1.5 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano BB-UN52
Eccentric
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN52, Eccentric · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Welded · Fork: KHS · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT/LX · Shifters: Sachs Wavey · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, Eccentric · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims Rhyno, 40-hole · Hubs: Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nutted · Front tire: 26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-860 · Handlebar: Aluminum · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Polygon/rear suspension, 26.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica · Pedals: Aluminum
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