Bilenky Touring (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Bilenky
Model Touring (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Bilenky Touring (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 20/stoker 17 (inches)
- captain 21/stoker 18 (inches)
- captain 21.5/stoker 21 (inches)
- c (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Continental Top Touring 2000
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra and Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Shimano XTR Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Bilenky Tandem Cassette
Front: Bilenky Tandem
Rims manufacturer 48-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsBilenky Custom Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore XT

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 26/38/54 Teeth
Ritchey Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control and bar-end Front
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Bilenky Touring (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Reynolds 531
Fork typeBilenky

Other Specs of Bilenky Touring (01)

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Bluesberry
- Coral Reef Red
- custom
- New Blue
- purple
- Zucchini
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Zoom Microset


Bilenky Touring (01) bike review

Bilenky produced the Touring (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,950.00.
Touring (01) bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 20/stoker 17 (inches), captain 21/stoker 18 (inches), captain 21.5/stoker 21 (inches) and c (inches).
Bilenky Tandem Touring (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bluesberry, Coral Reef Red, custom, New Blue, purple and Zucchini .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Continental Top Touring 2000 tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic T 217 SUP, 48-hole. Bilenky equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra/Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Front: Bilenky Tandem, Rear: Bilenky Tandem cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bilenky used Bilenky custom chromoly material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Touring (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Ritchey Tandem, 26/38/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-M55 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bilenky, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control/bar-end front gear shift levers.