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- 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.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1997 Santana Sovereign.
- Gearing
2000 Santana Sovereign has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Santana Sovereign.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1997 Santana Sovereign had an original MSRP $400 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.
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.82:1Total range482%
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.
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Specification
2000 Santana Sovereign
1997 Santana Sovereign
Overview
Model Year
2000
1997
Brand
Santana
Santana
Model
Sovereign
Sovereign
Bicycle Type
Tandem (road)
Tandem (road)
Original MSRP
$4,395.00
$3,995.00
Colors
Blueberry Anodized, Clear Anodized, Prizim
Blueberry swirl anodized, Clear Anodized
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
32.9 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Megasize 7000-series double butted aluminum
Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
Fork
Santana 700c MegaSize Cromoly
Tange Super Size Tandem
Fork Material
Chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Tandem Mix
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Shifters
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Hadley Racing
Kajita, 129 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC SS-71S, 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 LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/4" Chris King NoThreadSet
1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL
Handlebar
Modolo drop front/bullhorn rear
Profile Hammer/Profile Stoker
Stem
Alloy Ahead
Sameness chromoly
Saddle
Serfas
Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails
Seatpost
Alumax, 29.8mm diameter
Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Hadley Racing Precision Sealed
Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette
Rims
FIR Tandem specific, 40-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm front, 2.2mm rear straight gauge
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 26c Specialized Turbo Sport
700 x 26c Specialized Transition
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
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Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
73°
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Seat-tube angle
73°
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Fork offset / rake
55 mm
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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.