Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Ibis
1996 Ibis Cousin-it
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Ibis Cousin-it value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Tange Super Size Tandem
- Fork Material
- Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Ibis Cousin-it
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Specialized tandem, 32/44/54 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN51, 127.5 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Control Tech Control Post, 28.6 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized
- Handlebar
- Answer Taperlite
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch Shimano Deore LX
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Mavic M261, 36-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.35inch Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max, Rear: 26 x 2.10inch Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- HTI steel/resin w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Dark blue, metallic copper, metallic green, purple, red, white
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 39
- Sizes
- Captain 18inch/stoker 16inch, captain 20inch/stoker 18inch, captain 21inch/stoker 17inch, captain 22inch/stoker 20inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.