Lowest1.00:1
Highest4.91:1
Total range491%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.5; rear size isn’t listed.
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1998 KHS Tandemania Alite
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 7-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · 38.5 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #78082- Model year
- 1998
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $1,699.00
- Sizes
- Captain 20"/stoker 18"
- Colors
- Blue/titanium
- Weight
- 38.5 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1998 archived details
- Published colors
- Blue/titanium
- Frame
- 7005 aluminum
- Original equipment
- Tandem Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original build7005 aluminum · Tandem Mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Tandem Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs Power Grip Plus Wavey |
| Front Derailleur | Sachs New Success, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Tracer SRX, 28/44/54 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-338A |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brakes/Arai drum brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kalloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Power Tools |
| Saddle | Velo VL-229 |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-312, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: King Kong 210, Rear: Shimano Tandem CX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims Rhyno, 40-hole |
| Spokes | Shuhn Lih 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
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 577 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
Find replacement parts
Polygon PM-312
27.2mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105
Replacement search: 26x1.5 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Shimano BB-UN52
Shimano Deore XT SGS
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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
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN52 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Spinner · Chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Tandem Mix · Shifters: Sachs Power Grip Plus Wavey · Front derailleur: Sachs New Success, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Tracer SRX, 28/44/54 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52 · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V-Brakes/Arai drum brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims Rhyno, 40-hole · Hubs: Front: King Kong 210, Rear: Shimano Tandem CX · Front tire: 26 x 1.50" Duro HF-105
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Tioga · Handlebar: Kalloy · Stem: Power Tools · Seatpost: Polygon PM-312, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Velo VL-229 · Pedals: Victor VP-338A
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