Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Tandemania Alite

Velopedia Archive ID 78082

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	KHS
Model	Tandemania Alite
Bicycle type	Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID	78082
Original MSRP	$1,699.00
Colors	Blue/titanium
Sizes	Captain 20"/stoker 18"
Weight	38.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Spinner
Fork material	Chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

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

Geometry · 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

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.