Santana Rio 2000 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Santana |
| Model | Rio |
| First production | 2000 |
| Bike category | Tandem |
| Bike sub-category | Tandem Mountain |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Santana Rio Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Z-Max |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversAvid 1D-2.5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Tandem HF-07 |
| Rims manufacturer | 40-holeFIR Tandem Specific |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Front 2.2 (millimeters) Rear Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | DBSantana and Columbus MegaSize |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy MTB |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy Ahead |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) Cane Creek |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Hadley Racing |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethShimano MegaDrive 130 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Santana Rio Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Oversize Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Santana 26 (inches) MegaSize Cromoly |
Other Specs of Santana Rio
| Component group sets | Tandem Mix |
| Available colors | - Black- blue- green- red- violet |
| Weight | 34.8 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Serfas F |
| Seat post extension | 29.8 (millimeters) DiameterAlumax |
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Santana produced the Rio bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,795.00.Rio bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Santana Tandem Rio can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, blue, green, red and violet .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by FIR Tandem specific, 40-hole. Santana equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-2.5 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Tandem HF-07 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santana used Santana/Columbus MegaSize, DB material for the frame. Alloy MTB high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rio to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy Ahead.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano MegaDrive 130, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santana, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.