Santana Rio 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Santana |
| Model | Rio |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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 1.90 (inches) Avocet Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe Tandem LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 40-holeFIR MT-122 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Tange Super Size Tandem Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | MTB Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Sameness Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 117 (millimeters) SpindleKajita |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/44/54 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Santana Rio Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownTange Super Size Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange Super Size Tandem |
Other Specs of Santana Rio
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Emerald pearl- royal plum pearl- silver |
| Weight | 42.0 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-383S With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 29.8 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-311 |
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Santana Rio bike review
Santana produced the Rio bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,595.00.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 Emerald pearl, royal plum pearl and silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by FIR MT-122, 40-hole. Santana equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe Tandem levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santana used Tange Super Size tandem chromoly material for the frame. MTB alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rio to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sameness chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 28/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santana, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.