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1996 S & B Recumbent Tandem

Velopedia Archive ID 50081

Overview

Model year1996
BrandS & B Recumbent
ModelTandem
Bicycle typeTandem (recumbent)
Archive ID50081
Original MSRP$2,595.00
ColorsBlack, dark blue, green, red, silver, white, yellow
SizesCustom
Weight43 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly
ForkCustom
Fork material4130 chromoly
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupSachs 5000
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleurSachs 3000, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurSachs 5000
CranksetSugino Impel 350
Bottom bracket110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogsBuyer's choice teeth
ChainKMC SS-90S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsBuyer's choice

Brakes

BrakesSachs drum brakes, Odyssey Pitbull levers

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetTioga
HandlebarCustom
Handlebar extensionsN/A
SaddleHigh back fiberglass
SeatpostN/A

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann alloy, 28-hole/36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 16" Kenda K-829, Rear: 26 x 1.50" Duro HF-827
Wheel sizeFront: 16", Rear: 26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.