Ibis Touche 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Ibis
Model Touche
First production 1996
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Ibis Touche Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 53cm/stoker 47cm (centimeters)
- captain 55cm/stoker 50cm (centimeters)
- captain 58cm/stoker 52cm (centimeters)
- captain 63cm/stoker 57cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 26c Specialized Armadillo
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Mavic M3D
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Custom-butted
Tange Prestige Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionSalsa TTT
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsIbis
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 127.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 32/44/54 Teeth
Specialized Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Ibis Touche Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Tange Tandem Chromoly
Fork typeTange Super Size Tandem

Other Specs of Ibis Touche

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Dark blue
- metallic copper
- metallic green
- purple
- red
- white
Weight 39.0
Pedals detailsHTI Steel and resin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Ibis Touche bike review

Ibis produced the Touche bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,595.00.
Touche bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 53cm/stoker 47cm (centimeters), captain 55cm/stoker 50cm (centimeters), captain 58cm/stoker 52cm (centimeters) and captain 63cm/stoker 57cm (centimeters).
Ibis Tandem Touche can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue, metallic copper, metallic green, purple, red and white .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 26c Specialized Armadillo tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic M3D, 40-hole. Ibis equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ibis used Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted material for the frame. Salsa TTT high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Touche to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ibis.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ibis, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.