Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 69806
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vision |
| Model | R85 |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (recumbent) |
| Archive ID | 69806 |
| Original MSRP | $4,550.00 |
| Colors | Custom |
| Sizes | Adjustable for rider height |
| Weight | 45.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 4130 chromoly/6061 T6 aluminum/stainless steel |
| Fork | Vision |
| Fork material | 4130 chromoly, sloping crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs Power Grip Extreme |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Ritchey Logic, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Curve ZVL, 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-90S, 1/2 X 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-A550 |
| Brakes | Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers |
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| Headset | 1" YST 8002 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Custom |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | N/A |
| Saddle | Vision nylon mesh |
| Seatpost | N/A |
| Hubs | Phil Wood tandem |
|---|---|
| Rims | Front: Sun Rims CR16, Rear: Sun Rims Rhyno, 36-hole/40-hole |
| Spokes | Sapim stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 20 x 1.75" ACS RL Edge, Rear: 26 x 1.50" IRC Metro Duro |
| Wheel size | Front: 20", Rear: 26" wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.