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1994 Santana Sovereign

Original specifications: Shimano XTR drivetrain · 700c wheels · 36 lb published weight.

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Archive #18042
Model year
1994
Category
Tandem
Original MSRP
$3,595.00
Sizes
Captain 53 cm/stoker 50 cm, captain 56 cm/stoker 53 cm, captain 59 cm/stoker 53 cm, captain 62 cm/stoker 56 cm
Weight
36 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

1994 archived details

Frame
Easton 7000 double-butted tandem
Original equipment
Shimano XTR

Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.

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Original buildEaston 7000 double-butted tandem · Shimano XTR · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

4 sizes

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Captain 53 cm/stoker 50 cmcaptain 56 cm/stoker 53 cmcaptain 59 cm/stoker 53 cmcaptain 62 cm/stoker 56 cm

Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame MaterialEaston 7000 double-butted tandem
ForkTange Super Size chromoly unicrown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano SL-BS64 600 Ultegra bar-end 8-speed
Front DerailleurShimano XTR
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR
CranksetShimano Deore, 28/44/54 teeth
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano HG
PedalsShimano SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano canti brakes, levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

HandlebarRoad/drop 44cm
StemAheadSet chromoly
SaddleVetta SL
SeatpostAlumax

Wheels & Tires

HubsEdco Tandem Cassette, threaded for drum
RimsAraya VX-300, 40-hole
Front Tire700 x 26c Specialized Transition-A
Wheel Size700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 4 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 4 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Fork offset / rake55.9 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build54/44/28T · 12–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1 Highest4.50:1 Total range514%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.2 mph Highest gear32.0 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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Rear tire

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
700 x 26c Specialized Transition-A
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Pedals · Original
Shimano SPD (clipless)
Crankset · Original
Shimano Deore

28/44/54 teeth

More parts (3)Fewer parts
Front derailleur · Original
Shimano XTR
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano XTR
Shifters · Original
Shimano SL-BS64 600 Ultegra bar-end 8-speed

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Front tire
700 x 26c Specialized Transition-A
Drivetrain
8-speed
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Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Tange Super Size chromoly unicrown

Archived: Group: Shimano XTR · Shifters: Shimano SL-BS64 600 Ultegra bar-end 8-speed · Front derailleur: Shimano XTR · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR · Crankset: Shimano Deore, 28/44/54 teeth · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano HG

Archived: Brakes: Shimano canti brakes, levers

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Araya VX-300, 40-hole · Hubs: Edco Tandem Cassette, threaded for drum · Front tire: 700 x 26c Specialized Transition-A

Controls and contact points

Archived: Handlebar: Road/drop 44cm · Stem: AheadSet chromoly · Seatpost: Alumax · Saddle: Vetta SL · Pedals: Shimano SPD (clipless)

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