Longbikes 500RS 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Longbikes
Model 500RS
First production 2000
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Longbikes 500RS Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Continental Ultra 2000
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Avid Arch Rival 50 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesWhite Industries Tracker
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Mavic T217
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.3 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsLongbikes
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/54 Teeth
Race Face Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Longbikes 500RS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Oversize
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeLongbikes

Other Specs of Longbikes 500RS

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Blue
Weight 37.0
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Avocet O2 40R Kevlar
Seat post extension 30.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Longbikes 500RS bike review

Longbikes produced the 500RS bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,499.00.
500RS bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Longbikes Tandem 500RS can be found in one single color which is Blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Continental Ultra 2000 tires and Wheelsmith XL stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic T217, 40-hole. Longbikes equiped this exact model with Avid Arch Rival 50 brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and White Industries Tracker hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Longbikes used Easton aluminum material for the frame. ITM Super Italian high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 500RS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Longbikes.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Tandem, 28/42/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Longbikes, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano bar-end gear shift levers.