Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1997 Santana Cilantro · 1996 Santana Cilantro
| Specification | 1997 Santana Cilantro | 1996 Santana Cilantro |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1997 | 1996 |
| Brand | Santana | Santana |
| Model | Cilantro | Cilantro |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (mountain) | Tandem (mountain) |
| Archive ID | 69645 | 55662 |
| Original MSRP | $3,495.00 | $3,395.00 |
| Colors | Chrome yellow, pearl blue | Light blue, royal plum pearl, silver |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small | Large, medium, small |
| Weight | — | 40 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded | TIG-welded steel |
| Frame material | Tange chromoly, double-butted | Tange Super Size tandem elite chromoly |
| Fork | Tange Super Size Tandem | Tange Super Size Tandem |
| Fork material | Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown | Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | — | Shimano XTR/XT |
| 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 Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth | Shimano Deore XT Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Kajita, 129 mm spindle | Kajita, 129 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth | 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32" | KMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless | Shimano PD-M737 SPD (clipless) |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL | 1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC |
| Handlebar | Ritchey CompLite | MTB alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included | Not included |
| Stem | Sameness chromoly | Sameness chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails | Vetta SL, 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 217 SUP, 40-hole | FIR MT-122, 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" Ritchey Crossbite | 26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.