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1999 KHS Tandemania Alite

Velopedia Archive ID 84428

Overview

Model year1999
BrandKHS
ModelTandemania Alite
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID84428
Original MSRP$1,699.00
ColorsBlue/Light Ti
SizesCaptain 20"/stoker 16"
Weight38.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkAkisu
Fork materialChromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano 105, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano 105, 28/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9900, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-338A

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarKalloy alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemPower Tools/alloy adjustable
SaddleVelo VL-354/340
SeatpostKalloy SP-339/Polygon suspension, 26.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 210, Rear: Shimano Tandem HF-07
RimsSun Rims Rhyno Lite, 48-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Duro HF-878
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube582 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.