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1998 KHS Tandemania Roma

Velopedia Archive ID 72727

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelTandemania Roma
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID72727
Original MSRP$1,999.00
ColorsBlack/cabernet
SizesCaptain 20"/stoker 18"
Weight38.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupTandem Mix
ShiftersCampagnolo Mirage Ergo
Front derailleurSachs New Success, top-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTracer SRX, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-161 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brakes/Arai drum brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarWei Hau WH-RA-422
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemPower Tools
SaddleVelo VL-229
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 210, Rear: Shimano Tandem CX
RimsSun Rims CRT16 II, 48-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Cheng Shin C-740
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1789 mm
Fork offset / rake54 mm

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