- Frame
- Easton Megasize 7000-series double butted aluminum
- Groupset
- Tandem Mix
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1995 Santana Sovereign had an original MSRP $800 lower than 2000 Santana Sovereign.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.33:1Total range491%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×26; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.50:1Total range514%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×26; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2000 Santana Sovereign
1995 Santana Sovereign
Overview
Model Year
2000
1995
Brand
Santana
Santana
Model
Sovereign
Sovereign
Bicycle Type
Tandem (road)
Tandem (road)
Original MSRP
$4,395.00
$3,595.00
Colors
Blueberry Anodized, Clear Anodized, Prizim
Clear anodized, Violet Anodized, Blue Anodized
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Custom
Weight
32.9 lb
36 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
Easton Megasize 7000-series double butted aluminum
Easton 7005 Varilite
Fork
Santana 700c MegaSize Cromoly
Tange Super Size Tandem
Fork Material
Chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Tandem Mix
Shimano XTR
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Shimano SL-BS50 600 Ultegra bar-end 7-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano Deore XT Prestige Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Hadley Racing
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BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC HP-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-2.5 brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers
Shimano Deore XLX Tandem brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/4" Chris King NoThreadSet
1 1/4" Tange-Seiki Aheadset
Handlebar
Modolo drop front/bullhorn rear
Santana Nitto Tandem
Stem
Alloy Ahead
Adjustable Stoker
Saddle
Serfas
Vetta SL
Seatpost
Alumax, 29.8mm diameter
Tamer ShockPost Plus, 29.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Hadley Racing Precision Sealed
Edco Tandem Cassette, threaded for drum
Rims
FIR Tandem specific, 40-hole
Araya tandem, 40-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm front, 2.2mm rear straight gauge
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.3mm/2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 26c Specialized Turbo Sport
700 x 26c Specialized Transition Armadillo
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
—
438 mm
Wheelbase
—
1711 mm
Fork offset / rake
55 mm
55 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.