VelopediaBicycle Archive ยท Specification report

1996 Santana Fusion

Velopedia Archive ID 57654

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSantana
ModelFusion
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID57654
Original MSRP$3,395.00
ColorsEmerald pearl, red
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight40 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange Super Size tandem elite chromoly
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 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketKajita, 129 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

RimsFIR MT-122, 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 27, 2026.