Co-Motion Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Co-Motion
Model Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02)
First production 1997
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Folding
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Parts And Accessories Co-Motion Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - Custom


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Continental Super Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesPhil Wood Tandem
Rims manufacturerMavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCo-Motion Reynolds 531
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCo-Motion Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) YST Aluminum

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-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 32/44/54 Teeth
Ritchey Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Co-Motion Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Sachs New Success
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs New Success
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Reynolds 531
Fork typeCo-Motion

Other Specs of Co-Motion Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02)

Component group setsCo-Motion Tandem Group
Available colors - Blue
- bronze
- chrome yellow
- cream
- custom
- green metallic
- red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTerry Men's and Terry Women's
Seat post extension 29.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno and Softride Suspension Beam Rear


Co-Motion Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02) bike review

Co-Motion produced the Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,935.00.
Co-Motion Tandem Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue, bronze, chrome yellow, cream, custom, green metallic and red .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic T 217 SUP. Co-Motion equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Phil Wood tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Co-Motion used Co-Motion Reynolds 531 material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Custom Softride/BTC Tandem (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Co-Motion chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Ritchey Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-M55 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Co-Motion, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.