Cignal Melbourne Express 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Cignal
Model Melbourne Express
First production 1999
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Cignal Melbourne Express Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 20/stoker 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Duro 855
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-378A Levers
Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Aluminum
Nutted
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 48-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typePulse-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel Hi-rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chin Haur CH-90

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeYST BB 613
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Tracer
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-200
Rear gear set 14 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Cignal Melbourne Express Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Tourney TY-32
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-40
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeCignal

Other Specs of Cignal Melbourne Express

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Crimson
- Gloss Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-943
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Gelfoam With Springs
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Polygon PM-790


Cignal Melbourne Express bike review

Cignal produced the Melbourne Express bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.95.
Cignal Tandem Melbourne Express can be found in a few colors, among these colors Crimson and Gloss Black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Duro 855 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 48-hole. Cignal equiped this exact model with Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cignal used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel hi-rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Melbourne Express to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cignal, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-200 gear shift levers.