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1996 Santana Cilantro · 1997 Santana Cilantro

Specification1996 Santana Cilantro1997 Santana Cilantro
Overview
Model year19961997
BrandSantanaSantana
ModelCilantroCilantro
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID5566269645
Original MSRP$3,395.00$3,495.00
ColorsLight blue, royal plum pearl, silverChrome yellow, pearl blue
SizesLarge, medium, smallLarge, medium, small
Weight40 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialTange Super Size tandem elite chromolyTange chromoly, double-butted
ForkTange Super Size TandemTange Super Size Tandem
Fork materialTange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crownTange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano XTR/XT—
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGSShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT Tandem, 28/44/54 teethShimano Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom bracketKajita, 129 mm spindleKajita, 129 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M737 SPD (clipless)Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore XT leversShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL
HandlebarMTB alloyRitchey CompLite
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemSameness chromolySameness chromoly
SaddleVetta SL, manganese railsVetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails
SeatpostPolygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameterPolygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette
RimsFIR MT-122, 40-holeMavic 217 SUP, 40-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.