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2005 KHS Tandemania Alite

Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · 38.5 lb published weight.

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Archive #10217
Model year
2005
Category
Tandem
Original MSRP
$1,099.00
Sizes
Captain 20"/stoker 16", captain 17"/stoker 15"
Colors
Blue/Light Titanium
Weight
38.5 lb
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Identification clues

2005 archived details

Published colors
Blue/Light Titanium
Frame
7005 aluminum
Original equipment
Tandem Mix

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Original build7005 aluminum · Tandem Mix · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

2 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Captain 20"/stoker 16"captain 17"/stoker 15"

Published colors

Blue/Light Titanium

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum
ForkKhs
Fork MaterialChromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano SB-C055A
Front DerailleurShimano FD-C202
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetTruVativ Five-D, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom BracketTruVativ cartridge
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVP aluminum

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX brakes, Power Tools levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga DX2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleKhs
SeatpostAluminum front/suspension rear

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: aluminum, Rear: Shimano Deore XT 145mm
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 40-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.75" KHS
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build48/38/28T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.88:1 Highest4.36:1 Total range499%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.0 mph Highest gear29.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.75; rear size isn’t listed.

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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Rear tire

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
KMC Z9000

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
26 x 1.75" KHS Replacement search: 26x1.75 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
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Front derailleur · Original
Shimano FD-C202
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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore XT
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Shifters · Original
Shimano SB-C055A
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Front tire
26 x 1.75" KHS
Drivetrain
9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
TruVativ cartridge
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: KHS · Chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Tandem Mix · Shifters: Shimano SB-C055A · Front derailleur: Shimano FD-C202 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Crankset: TruVativ Five-D, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: TruVativ cartridge · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX brakes, Power Tools levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Weinmann Zac 19, 40-hole · Hubs: Front: aluminum, Rear: Shimano Deore XT 145mm · Front tire: 26 x 1.75" KHS

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Tioga DX2 · Handlebar: Aluminum · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum front/suspension rear · Saddle: KHS · Pedals: VP aluminum

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