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1996 Santana Encore

Velopedia Archive ID 59025

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSantana
ModelEncore
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID59025
Original MSRP$3,995.00
ColorsBlueberry swirl anodized, emerald pearl, raspberry ripple anodized, silver anodized
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight38 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkTange Super Size Tandem
Fork materialTange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR/XT
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketKajita, 136 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M737 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC
HandlebarNitto alloy
Handlebar extensionsDia-Compe stoker
StemSameness chromoly
SaddleVetta SL, manganese rails
SeatpostPolygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 217 SUP, 40-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.25" Avocet Cross
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.