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1996 Santana Steel-26 (triplet)

Velopedia Archive ID 57283

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Santana
Model	Steel-26 (triplet)
Bicycle type	Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID	57283
Original MSRP	$5,895.00
Colors	Buyer's choice
Sizes	Custom

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	Tange Super Size triplet chromoly
Fork	Tange Super Size Tandem
Fork material	Tange Super Size chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR/XT
Shifters	Buyer's choice
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 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 front/Arai drum/Shimano Deore LX M-System rear brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/4" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC
Handlebar	Buyer's choice
Handlebar extensions	Buyer's choice
Stem	Sameness chromoly
Saddle	Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
Seatpost	Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal Rhyno, 48-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross
Wheel size	26" wheels

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