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1995 Santana Rio

Velopedia Archive ID 35054

Overview

Model year	1995
Brand	Santana
Model	Rio
Bicycle type	Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID	35054
Original MSRP	$2,395.00
Colors	Emerald green, plum
Sizes	Custom
Weight	40.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	Tange Super Size tandem chromoly, double-butted
Fork	Tange Super Size Tandem
Fork material	Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore Prestige Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Rear cogs	7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
Chain	KMC HP-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor alloy cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XLX Tandem

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Sansin Tandem
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.