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1995 Motiv Duet Tandem

Velopedia Archive ID 35044

Overview

Model year	1995
Brand	Motiv
Model	Duet Tandem
Bicycle type	Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID	35044
Original MSRP	$649.00
Colors	Purple/lavender/pearl white fade
Sizes	Captain 19.5"/stoker 17.5" mixte
Weight	48.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	Chromoly seat tube / hi-tensile steel
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano AceraX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano AceraX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano AceraX
Crankset	Tracer Tandem TD-200i, 28/38/48 teeth
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC UG 50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-895

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano AceraX brakes, Lee Chi 300A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" steel
Handlebar	Lee Chi steel
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Sameness steel
Saddle	Velo VL-179
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-200, 29.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano AceraX
Rims	Araya VP-20, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Cheng Shin C-1103
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	620 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1790 mm
Fork offset / rake	52 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 23, 2026.