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1996 Santana Rio

Velopedia Archive ID 50057

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSantana
ModelRio
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID50057
Original MSRP$2,595.00
ColorsEmerald pearl, royal plum pearl, silver
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight42 lb

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

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