Santana Rio 1994 Technical specs and features

Brand Santana
Model Rio
First production 1994
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Santana Rio Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 19/stoker 17 (inches)
- captain 21/stoker 19 (inches)
- captain 23/stoker 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Avocet Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Tandem Canti Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSansin Tandem
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Araya RM-17
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Super Size Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionAlloy 150g
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAheadSet Chromoly
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/44/54 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus With Optical Gear Display
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8 Speed

Santana Rio Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTange Super Size Chromoly Unicrown

Other Specs of Santana Rio

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Not found
Weight 41.0
Pedals detailsQuill With Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Comfort
Seat post extensionAlumax


Santana Rio bike review

Santana produced the Rio bike in 1994 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,395.00.
Rio bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 19/stoker 17 (inches), captain 21/stoker 19 (inches) and captain 23/stoker 21 (inches).
Santana Tandem Rio can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Avocet Cross tires while the rims are manufactured by Araya RM-17, 40-hole. Santana equiped this exact model with Shimano tandem canti brakes, levers braking system and Sansin Tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Santana used Tange Super Size chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Alloy 150g high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rio to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of AheadSet chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 28/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Santana, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus with Optical Gear Display gear shift levers.