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1996 Santana Noventa

Velopedia Archive ID 50557

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Santana
Model	Noventa
Bicycle type	Tandem (road)
Archive ID	50557
Original MSRP	$4,395.00
Colors	Fine mist blue
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge
Weight	38 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Fillet brazed steel
Frame material	Columbus Nivacrom EL, oversize
Fork	Tange Super Size Tandem
Fork material	Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR/XT
Shifters	Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracket	Kajita, 129 mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M737 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC
Handlebar	Nitto alloy
Handlebar extensions	Dia-Compe stoker
Stem	Sameness chromoly
Saddle	Vetta SL, manganese rails
Seatpost	Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Mavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 26c Specialized Transition
Wheel size	700c wheels

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