Lowest0.88:1
Highest4.50:1
Total range514%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×26; rear size isn’t listed.
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1995 Santana Sovereign
Original specifications: Shimano XTR drivetrain · 700c wheels · 36 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #35055- Model year
- 1995
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $3,595.00
- Sizes
- Custom
- Colors
- Clear anodized, Violet Anodized, Blue Anodized
- Weight
- 36 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 24 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1995 archived details
- Published colors
- Clear anodized, Violet Anodized, Blue Anodized
- Frame
- Easton 7005 Varilite
- Original equipment
- Shimano XTR
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildEaston 7005 Varilite · Shimano XTR · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton 7005 Varilite |
| Fork | Tange Super Size Tandem |
| Fork Material | Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano SL-BS50 600 Ultegra bar-end 7-speed |
| 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 | Santana Nitto Tandem |
| 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 | 700 x 26c Specialized Transition Armadillo |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 555 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1711 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 55 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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700 x 26c Specialized Transition Armadillo
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Pirelli P7 Sport Clincher Tire Black, 700x26
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Specialized Transition Armadillo on eBaySponsored links
Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)
Shimano Deore XT Prestige Tandem
28/44/54 teeth
More parts (3)Fewer parts
Santana Nitto Tandem
Tamer ShockPost Plus
29.8 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 26c Specialized Transition Armadillo
- Drivetrain
- Shimano XTR
- Seatpost diameter
- 29.8 mm
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Tange Super Size Tandem · Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano XTR · Shifters: Shimano SL-BS50 600 Ultegra bar-end 7-speed · 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"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XLX Tandem brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Araya tandem, 40-hole · Hubs: Edco Tandem Cassette, threaded for drum · Front tire: 700 x 26c Specialized Transition Armadillo
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/4" Tange-Seiki Aheadset · Handlebar: Santana Nitto Tandem · Stem: Adjustable Stoker · Seatpost: Tamer ShockPost Plus, 29.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta SL · Pedals: Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)
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