Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1996 Santana Sovereign · 1997 Santana Sovereign
| Specification | 1996 Santana Sovereign | 1997 Santana Sovereign |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1996 | 1997 |
| Brand | Santana | Santana |
| Model | Sovereign | Sovereign |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (road) | Tandem (road) |
| Archive ID | 51428 | 67653 |
| Original MSRP | $3,995.00 | $3,995.00 |
| Colors | Blueberry swirl anodized, emerald pearl, raspberry ripple anodized, silver anodized | Blueberry swirl anodized, clear anodized |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge | Large, medium, small, xlarge |
| Weight | 38 lb | — |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | Easton ProGram Elite double-butted | Easton ProGram Elite 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 |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano XTR/XT | — |
| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm | Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | — | Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette |
| Rims | Mavic T 217 SUP, 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.