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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1996 Santana Arriva and 1997 Santana Arriva.

  2. Gearing

    1996 Santana Arriva has a 13% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Santana Arriva.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1996 Santana Arriva54/44/28T · 12–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.50:1Total range514%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.2 mphHighest gear32.0 mph

Uses front tire 700C×26; rear size isn’t listed.

1997 Santana Arriva53/42/30T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.82:1Total range482%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.1 mphHighest gear34.2 mph

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
1996 Santana Arriva
1997 Santana Arriva
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Santana
Santana
Model
Arriva
Arriva
Bicycle Type
Tandem (road)
Tandem (road)
Original MSRP
$3,395.00
$3,495.00
Colors
Deep blue pearl, Royal Plum Pearl
Deep blue, Royal Plum
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
40 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Tange Super Size tandem elite chromoly
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Tange Super Size Tandem
Tange Super Size Tandem
Fork Material
Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown
Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XTR/XT
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Shifters
Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Shimano Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Kajita, 129 mm spindle
Kajita, 129 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M737 SPD (clipless)
Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC
1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL
Handlebar
Nitto alloy
Profile Hammer/Profile Stoker
Handlebar Extensions
Dia-Compe stoker
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Stem
Sameness chromoly
Sameness chromoly
Saddle
Vetta SL, manganese rails
Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails
Seatpost
Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter
Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette
Rims
Araya VX-300 tandem, 40-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 26c Specialized Transition
700 x 26c Specialized Transition
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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