VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 KHS Tandemania Rio

Velopedia Archive ID 85549

Overview

Model year1999
BrandKHS
ModelTandemania Rio
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID85549
Original MSRP$1,499.00
ColorsRed
SizesCaptain 20"/stoker 16", captain 22"/stoker 20"
Weight41.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly
ForkAkisu
Fork materialChromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano RX-100 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105 triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetTracer, 28/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin TH-7418 AL sealed cartridge, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-161 clipless

Brakes

BrakesPower Tools 1000 brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarModolo
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemPower Tools/alloy adjustable
SaddleVelo VL-354/340
SeatpostKalloy SP-339/Polygon suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 210, Rear: Shimano Tandem HF-07
RimsSun Rims CRT16 II, 48-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Panaracer TG
Wheel size700c 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 28, 2026.