Vision VR85 Tandem 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Vision
Model VR85 Tandem
First production 1998
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Vision VR85 Tandem Parts   
Available Sizes - Rider can adjust manually


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 (inches) IRC Metro Duro
Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Peregrin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Magura Levers
Magura Hydraulic and Arai Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesPhil Wood Tandem
Rims manufacturer 36-hole and 40-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials2.5 (inches) Cromoly and SS
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionVision Above Or Below Seat
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsVision
Headset size1 (inches) YST 8311 Aluminum

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 127.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Vision IPS
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Vision VR85 Tandem Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano 600 Ultegra Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRigid Or Ballistic Suspension

Other Specs of Vision VR85 Tandem

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Available colors - Custom
- Metallic Blue
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano RX-100
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNylon Mesh
Seat post extensionNot Available


Vision VR85 Tandem bike review

Vision produced the VR85 Tandem bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,600.00.
Vision Tandem VR85 Tandem can be found in a few colors, among these colors Custom, Metallic Blue and red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" Peregrin tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Rhyno, 36-hole/40-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic/Arai brakes, Magura levers braking system and Phil Wood tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Vision used 2.5" cromoly/SS material for the frame. Vision Above or Below seat high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VR85 Tandem to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Vision.
For the smoothest biking experience Vision IPS, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.