Vision R85 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Vision |
| Model | R85 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Tandem |
| Bike sub-category | Tandem Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Vision R85 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) IRC Metro DuroFront: 20 X 1.75 (inches) ACS RL Edge |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop LeversMagura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Phil Wood Tandem |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole and 40-hole Rear: Sun Rims RhynoFront: Sun Rims CR16 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 4130 Chromoly and 6061 T6 Aluminum and stainless Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Custom |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-90S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleCurve ZVL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethRitchey Logic |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs Power Grip Extreme |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Vision R85 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Sloping Crown4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Vision |
Other Specs of Vision R85
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Custom |
| Weight | 45.5 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-A550 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vision Nylon Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Vision R85 bike review
Vision produced the R85 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,550.00.Vision Tandem R85 can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" ACS RL Edge tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Sun Rims CR16, Rear: Sun Rims Rhyno, 36-hole/40-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers braking system and Phil Wood tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Vision used 4130 chromoly/6061 T6 aluminum/stainless steel material for the frame. Custom high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R85 to ensure the perfect handling.
For the smoothest biking experience Ritchey Logic, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-90S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs Power Grip Extreme gear shift levers.