Vision VR85 Tandem 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Vision |
| Model | VR85 Tandem |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Tandem |
| Bike sub-category | Tandem Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 DuroFront: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Peregrin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) WheelsFront: 20 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Magura LeversMagura Hydraulic and Arai Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Phil Wood Tandem |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole and 40-holeSun Rims Rhyno |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 2.5 (inches) Cromoly and SS |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Vision Above Or Below Seat |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Vision |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8311 Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 127.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethVision IPS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Vision VR85 Tandem Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano 600 Ultegra Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Rigid Or Ballistic Suspension |
Other Specs of Vision VR85 Tandem
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Available colors | - Custom- Metallic Blue- red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Shimano RX-100 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Nylon Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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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.