Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 51428
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Santana |
| Model | Sovereign |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (road) |
| Archive ID | 51428 |
| Original MSRP | $3,995.00 |
| Colors | Blueberry swirl anodized, emerald pearl, raspberry ripple anodized, silver anodized |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge |
| Weight | 38 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
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| Frame material | Easton ProGram Elite double-butted |
| Fork | Tange Super Size Tandem |
| Fork material | Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano XTR/XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 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 | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC |
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| 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 |
| Rims | Mavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole |
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| 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.