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2000 Santana Cilantro · 1995 Santana Cilantro

Specification2000 Santana Cilantro1995 Santana Cilantro
Overview
Model year20001995
BrandSantanaSantana
ModelCilantroCilantro
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID4672035049
Original MSRP$3,695.00$2,995.00
ColorsBlack, blue, green, red, violetBright blue, raspberry
SizesLarge, medium, smallCustom
Weight35.9 lb39.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionBrazed/weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialSantana/Columbus MegaSize, DBTange Super Size tandem chromoly, double-butted
ForkSantana 26" MegaSize CromolyTange Super Size Tandem
Fork materialChromoly, oversize, unicrown crownTange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupTandem MixShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLShimano Deore XT RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGSShimano XTR
CranksetShimano Ultegra, 30/42/52 teethShimano Deore XT Prestige Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketHadley Racing—
BB shell width73mm English—
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC HP-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot includedShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-2.5 brakes, Shimano Deore XT leversShimano Deore XLX Tandem
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/4" Chris King NoThreadSet1 1/4" Tange-Seiki Aheadset
HandlebarFlat—
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemAlloy AheadAdjustable Stoker
SaddleSerfas fVetta SL
SeatpostAlumax, 29.8mm diameterTamer ShockPost Plus, 29.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsHadley Racing Precision SealedEdco Tandem Cassette, threaded for drum
RimsFIR Tandem specific, 40-holeAraya tandem, 40-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm front, 2.2mm rear straight gaugeWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.3mm/2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2000 Santana Cilantro1995 Santana Cilantro
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73°73°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center—444 mm
Wheelbase—1747 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm55 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.