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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 Cilantro and 1997 Santana Cilantro.

  2. Gearing

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

    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 Cilantro54/44/28T · 12–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.50:1Total range514%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.1 mphHighest gear31.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.

1997 Santana Cilantro53/42/30T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.82:1Total range482%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.9 mphHighest gear33.3 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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 Cilantro
1997 Santana Cilantro
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Santana
Santana
Model
Cilantro
Cilantro
Bicycle Type
Tandem (mountain)
Tandem (mountain)
Original MSRP
$3,395.00
$3,495.00
Colors
Light blue, Royal Plum Pearl, Silver
Chrome yellow, Pearl Blue
Sizes
S, M, L
S, M, L
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 Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 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, Shimano Deore XT levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC
1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL
Handlebar
MTB alloy
Ritchey CompLite
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
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
FIR MT-122, 40-hole
Mavic 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
26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross
26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

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

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