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1997 Santana Picante

Velopedia Archive ID 65411

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Santana
Model	Picante
Bicycle type	Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID	65411
Original MSRP	$3,995.00
Colors	Blueberry swirl anodized, clear anodized
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
Fork	Tange Super Size Tandem
Fork material	Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset	Shimano Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom bracket	Kajita, 129 mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	KMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL
Handlebar	Ritchey CompLite
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Sameness chromoly
Saddle	Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails
Seatpost	Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette
Rims	Mavic 217 SUP, 40-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
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.