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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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Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange chromoly, 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 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Aeromax 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 | Steel cage, resin body w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano XLX Tandem cantilever 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 Comfort |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-312, 29.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Tandem, Rear: Shimano Tandem dishless 160mm |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.