Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 Santana Rio

Tandem (mountain) bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,595.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Emerald pearl, royal plum pearl, silver
Weight
42
Archive ID
50057
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialTange Super Size tandem chromoly
ForkTange Super Size Tandem
Fork MaterialTange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom BracketKajita, 117 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-383S w/clips & straps

Brakes

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

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC
HandlebarMTB alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSameness chromoly
SaddleVetta Comfort
SeatpostPolygon PM-311, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsFIR MT-122, 40-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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