Lowest1.00:1
Highest4.82:1
Total range482%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
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At a glance
Archive #69645- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $3,495.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L
- Colors
- Chrome yellow, Pearl Blue
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Chrome yellow, Pearl Blue
- Frame
- Tange chromoly, double-butted
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTange chromoly, double-butted · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Tange Super Size Tandem |
| Fork Material | Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Kajita, 129 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Ritchey CompLite |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Sameness chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 40-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
Retailer offers
Continental Double Fighter III Tire Black, 26x1.9
Replacement option
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes
Shimano Deore XT levers
Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
More parts (5)Fewer parts
Shimano Mega Drive Tandem
30/42/53 teeth
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Ritchey CompLite
Mavic 217 SUP
40-hole
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Kajita, 129 mm spindle · 73mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Tange Super Size Tandem · Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS · Crankset: Shimano Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Kajita, 129 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic 217 SUP, 40-hole · Hubs: Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL · Handlebar: Ritchey CompLite · Stem: Sameness chromoly · Seatpost: Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails · Pedals: Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
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