• Shimano’s XT rear derailleur is lighter, stronger, and handles a wider range of ratios than the Deore or Ultegra changers found on other tandems
• Hardcore Carbon Octalink crankset is mounted to a tandem version of Shimano’s pipe-splined bottom brackets for reduced weight and improved power
• Triple pinned-and-ramped chainrings with a larger outer ring are hard anodized to speed shifts and reduce wear
• 32° Pillar PSR Quadro Butted 700c (Aug/Sept ETA), 48° Wheelsmith™ 26" (see Wheel Technology)
• Hadley Racing’s tandem hubs with titanium skewers are, quite simply, the world’s lightest, strongest and most reliable
• Deep-section tandem rims with double-eyelet reinforcement and machined braking surfaces
• Avid linear-pull brakes with Travel Agent amplification
• Tange O-ring 31.8 sealed Aheadset
• Terry Fly/Butterfly men’s and women’s saddles
• Woodman front stem with quick-load handlebar clamps (the rear stem adjusts telescopically, and the front has reversible rise)
• KMC chain with MissingLink connectors
• Tamer’s Pivot Plus suspension seatpost sets a new standard for adjustable stoker comfort
• Hardcore Carbon drop bar