Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Santana Picante

Velopedia Archive ID 35053

Overview

Model year	1995
Brand	Santana
Model	Picante
Bicycle type	Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID	35053
Original MSRP	$3,595.00
Colors	Anodized blue, clear anodized, violet anodized
Sizes	Custom, large, medium, small
Weight	36 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	Easton 7005 Varilite double butted, tandem
Fork	Tange Super Size Tandem
Fork material	Tange Super Size chromoly, butted, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR
Shifters	Shimano XTR RapidFire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT Prestige Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC HP-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XLX Tandem brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/4" Tange-Seiki Aheadset
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Adjustable Stoker
Saddle	Vetta SL
Seatpost	Tamer ShockPost Plus, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Edco Tandem Cassette, threaded for drum
Rims	Araya tandem, 40-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.3mm/2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	444 mm
Wheelbase	1747 mm
Fork offset / rake	55 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.