Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Univega Tandem Sport

Velopedia Archive ID 77082

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Univega
Model	Tandem Sport
Bicycle type	Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID	77082
Original MSRP	$649.99
Colors	Sapphire Blue
Sizes	Captain 20"/stoker 17"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Fork	Univega Tandem
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-4.0
Front derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-32, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Tracer TD-200 aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracket	Tange LN-27 cartridge eccentric, 127.5mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Resin w/boron axles

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Victor VP-H94 sealed
Handlebar	Steel/steel 2" rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Chromoly w/adjustable stoker
Saddle	Selle Stratos Hyper Plush
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust/Polygon PM-900 rear, 29.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano RM40
Rims	Araya GP-710, 36-hole
Spokes	Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Street Slick Skinwall
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	438.1 mm
Wheelbase	1789.9 mm
Fork offset / rake	44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 6, 2026.