Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 62048
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Santana |
| Model | Rio |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (mountain) |
| Archive ID | 62048 |
| Original MSRP | $2,695.00 |
| Colors | Jet black, starburst blue, tangerine |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Tange chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Tange Super Size Tandem |
| Fork material | Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
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| 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 | Shimano XLX Tandem cantilever brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL |
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| Handlebar | Ritchey CompLite |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Sameness chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta Comfort |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-312, 29.8 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Tandem, Rear: Shimano Tandem dishless 160mm |
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| 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 25, 2026.