Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Santana Rio

Tandem (mountain) bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,695.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Jet black, starburst blue, tangerine
Archive ID
62048
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Frameset

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

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetAeromax Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom BracketKajita, 129 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, resin body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano XLX Tandem cantilever brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL
HandlebarRitchey CompLite
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSameness chromoly
SaddleVetta Comfort
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Tandem, Rear: Shimano Tandem dishless 160mm
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 40-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.90" Ritchey Crossbite
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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