1997 Santana Ti-Stowaway BTC (01)

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Tange Super Size Tandem · Tange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown

• Inspect every weld for cracking and check that the seatpost, bottom bracket and other threaded components are not seized or galled in place.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano 600 Ultegra down-tube · Front derailleur: Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS · Crankset: Shimano Mega Drive Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Hadley Titanium, 127.5 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32"

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Shimano XLX Tandem cantilever brakes, Dia-Compe 287T levers

• Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic T 217 SUP, 40-hole · Hubs: Front: Edco, Rear: Santana Custom Tandem sealed cassette · Front tire: 700 x 26c Specialized Transition

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Archived: Headset: 1 1/4" threadless Tange-Seiki DL · Handlebar: Profile Hammer/Profile Stoker · Stem: Sameness chromoly · Seatpost: Polygon PM-311/Tamer Shockpost rear, 29.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails · Pedals: Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.