The 1996 Santana Rio is a 42 pound a tandem/mountain bike with a steel and chromoly Tange Super Size frame. The frame comes in colors like silver, Emerald  Pearl and Royal  Plum  Pearl.

The Rio 1996 is a is a heavier bike at around 40 pounds. It was released in 1996 and costs $2,595 brand new. The Rio 1996 is fully rigid.

Components

The Rio 1996 comes with Shimano Deore XT components, including a chromoly Sameness stem, a threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset DLC headset and Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL shifters.

Drivetrain

The Rio 1996 has 7 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with Avocet Cross tires (26in x 1.9in) and FIR MT-122 rims.

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Specs

Type Tandem, Mountain
MSRP $2,595
Year 1996
Alt. Names Rio