Speedster

+Speedster – The Ultimate Touring Tandem for Epic Adventures

The Speedster Tandem is the benchmark for touring tandems, built to handle the most demanding, self-supported expeditions across any terrain. Known for its reliability, strength, and stability, this tandem has proven itself over the years on countless roads and continents. Whether you're planning an epic journey to South America or tackling challenging terrain in the Outback, the Speedster is the perfect companion for your next adventure of a lifetime.

Key Features:

Optimized for 700c wheels with 30-37mm tires for a fast, stable ride on any surface
Exclusive Reynolds air-hardening 631 steel tubes for exceptional strength and lightweight performance
Oversized 44mm head tube & unicrown touring fork for enhanced stability and control
Proven Co-Motion touring geometry for a smooth, comfortable long-distance ride
Rack & fender mounts and dual disc brakes for reliable stopping power and convenient load carrying
Hand-built tandem touring wheels for strength and durability on any adventure
Drivetrain options: Shimano 2x11, Rohloff, or Pinion P1.18 Gearbox for precise shifting and low maintenance
Choose from road drop bars or mountain/trekking handlebars for optimal comfort and control on your tours

With the Speedster Tandem, you’re investing in the best. Designed for the most serious touring riders, the Speedster is ready to take on any adventure, big or small, with unparalleled performance and quality.

Complete bike starting at $6,695.00 Configure custom features and price options below
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"We absolutely love our Speedster! We have put over 4000 miles with just maintenance and replacement of a few wear parts. It handles great and at a recommendation had it set up with disc brakes front and back and a thud buster. Only problem I have is sometimes the rear engine light comes on!" Jim W.

Drivetrain Options - What Drives You?
You've decided which Co-Motion is right for your kind of riding. Did you know we're also the leader in drivetrain options? These are the drivetrain options for the Speedster. View the in-depth gearing details below.

Shimano Ultegra R8000 2x11 speed

Derailleur drive trains are lightweight, smooth operating and very efficient
This double ring 11-speed kit offers generous gear range
Speedster Shimano Ultegra 2x11 Kit offers a 22.9" low, 122.7" high gear

Rohloff Speedhub / Gates Carbon Drive

Speedster Rohloff is identical to the previously named Equator model
The most reliable, widest range internal gear hub on the market
All mechanical parts sealed from the weather, very little maintenance required
Gates Carbon Belt Drive for grease-free bliss
Fourteen evenly spaced gears for a 524% total range
Speedster Rohloff with 55/20t cog offers 21" low, 110.2" high gear

Pinion P1.18 Gearbox / Gates Carbon Drive - First ever Pinion-drivetrain tandem offer!

With our introduction of the Pinion gearbox for tandems at the 2019 North American Handemade Bicycle Show, Co-Motion Cycles became the first tandem company offering a Pinion drivetrain for tandems, with Pinion's approval and warranty support behind it.
Revolutionary 18spd bicycle transmission from Germany
Extremely low maintenance, with entire gearing mechanism sealed inside
Mounted at the center of the frame for a balanced feel
An industry leading 636% overall gear range
Speedster Pinion 18 has a 15" low, 95.3" high gear

Speedster Specifications

Frame: Handbuilt frame with zonally-butted heat-treated Reynolds 631 steel
Fork: Co-Motion Taper Gauge Tandem Touring fork w/ CNC Tandem Steerer
Derailleurs/Shifters: Shimano Ultegra R8000 2x11-speed
Brakes: TRP Spyre post-mount w/ 203mm disc rotors
Headset: Cane Creek 110 Internal
Drivetrain: Co-Motion compact 50/34t / Sunrace 11-40t cassette
Cockpit: FSA Omega compact and Co-Motion stoker bar / FSA Gossamer and Co-Motion adj. stoker stem
Post/Saddle: Co-Motion 31.6mm / Selle Italia Nekkar & Lady Flow
Wheels:Co-Motion A-20 tandem hubs / Velocity rims
Tires: Schwalbe Marathon GT 700x35mm

Speedster Rohloff Specifications

Derailleurs/Shifters: Rohloff Speedhub 14-speed rear hub / Co-Motion Rohloff Shifter
Drivetrain: FSA Gossamer tandem cranks / Gates CenterTrack Carbon Drive timing belt, drive belt & rings
Wheels: Hand built with Velocity rims, Co-Motion A20 front hub

Speedster Pinion P1.18 Specifications

Derailleurs/Shifters: Pinion P.1.18 18-speed gearbox / Co-Motion Pinion Shifter
Drivetrain: FSA SL-K carbon cranks / Gates CenterTrack Carbon Drive timing belt, transfer belt, drive belt & rings
Wheels: Hand built with Velocity rims, Co-Motion Boost 148/110 thru-axle wheels

Speedster Geometry Table

Frame Size
A - Captain Top Tube (cm)
B - Captain Seat Tube (cm)
C - Stoker Seat Tube (cm)
D - Head Tube (mm)
E - Chainstay (cm)
F - Seat Tube Angle
G - Fork Span (mm)
H - Head Tube Angle
I - Fork Rake (mm)
J - BB Drop (mm)
K - Capt. Standover (cm)
L - Stoker Standover (cm)
M - Wheelbase (cm)
N - Boom Tube (cm)
O - Stack (mm)
P - Reach (mm)

Small	Medium	Large	Large/Small
54.5	56.5	58.5	59
52	54	56	56
42	44	46	42
145	165	185	225
43.8	43.8	43.8	43.8
74°	73°	73°	73°
396	396	396	396
73°	73°	73°	73°
50	50	50	50
72	72	72	72
76.4	77.9	80.2	81.6
66.3	68.6	70.3	67.8
174.1	175.1	177.1	177.6
72.4	72.4	72.4	72.4
579	598	617	654
378	382	396	390

Opaque Paint Options
Also known as non-metallic, or solid colors, Opaque finishes offer a strong rich color for a classic and traditional look. A timeless paint option for your Co-Motion.

Metallic Paint Options
Tiny metallic or mica particles reflect light and add showroom depth and shine, making your Co-Motion frame stand out with a custom look.

Premium Paint Options
Pearl and Candy finishes add showroom shine or understated elegance.Choose custom combinations to add a distinctive appearance for your Co-Motion.

Decal Choices
Our available decal colors are shown above. These ink-only decals are sealed into your frame between the applied color and the final clearcoat.

Two Color Fade
Fade two colors from Top to Bottom or Front to Back for a unique finish. Choose any two colors from the same swatch of Opaque, Metallic or Pearlescent.

Panels
Painted panels on the seat-tube and down-tube add a classic look to a bike. Choose any Opaque or Metallic paint for the panels and frame/fork color.

TEAM Logos
Our TEAM Logo option is a custom reverse-masking process in which the logos are painted on the frame, as opposed to applied decals, for a bold, colorful appearance

Custom Colors
Can't find the perfect color for your new steed? Don't worry, we can match almost any car color using our Sikkens automotive paint system. Give us a call to discuss options.

Silca Frame Pump
The Impero Ultimate frame pump. This American-made pump fits perfectly under the top tube of your frame and delivers full volume and reliability.

Custom Name Decals
Add custom text like a name, quote or phrase to your bike using Black or White paint. This is a custom reverse masking and will be protected by the clear coats on top.

Custom Sizing
We have the experience, tools, materials, and knowledge to create the best fitting tandem for a modest charge over the cost of a standard sized tandem.

Co-Pilot (S+S Couplers)
The incredible threaded stainless steel S+S coupler enables your Co-Motion tandem to fit into airline checkable luggage. Option includes spanner wrench, cable splitters.

Polished Couplers
This time intensive 3 stage polishing process will bring your S&S couplers to a beautiful and durable shiny luster. Available only with the Co-Pilot couplers option.

Stainless Steel Dropouts
Add elegance and durability to your frame with polished stainless steel dropouts. *Included on Rohloff and Pinion gearbox builds.

Max Adjust Stoker Stem
We make our Co-Motion Max Adjust Stoker Stem to provide range from shortest to longest extension to maximize the fitting range of your tandem.

Thudbuster ST Seatpost
Provides 33mm of shock absorbing travel to improve the ride for any tandem stoker who may not appreciate an unexpected bump in the road!

Pathfinder Package
Schmidt SON dynamo hub, superb Schmidt Edelux II headlight, and Sinewave Cycles Reactor USB top cap charger for your USB-powered devices.

Kickstand Mount
If you plan to mount a kickstand to your Co-Motion, this is the best way to do it. We have two options depending on the drivetrain you choose.

Steer Stopper
The SteerStopper helps stabilize your front wheel when loading panniers, making repairs, or when placing your bike on a car rack. Includes custom frame mount.

Mt. Hood Badge
Oregon Icon series: Mt. Hood antiqued silver headbadge featuring a sunrise behind 11,249 ft. Mt. Hood, also known as Wy'east, Oregpn's highest peak.

Crater Lake Badge
Oregon Icon series: Crater Lake N.P. antiqued silver headbadge featuring Wizard Island. Beautiful Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine.

Lighthouse Badge
Oregon Icon series: Lighthouse antiqued silver badge for straight head tubes. Heceta Head Lighthouse is on the Oregon coast just 70 miles from the Co-Motion factory.

Oval Head Tube Badge
Classic Co-Motion Oval logo metal head tube badge. These can be applied to both tapered and straight head tubes. A great classic look for your new bike.