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Santana only builds tandems, and no one builds more. They're not the least expensive tandems -- they don't pretend to be. They are all exceptional tandems that may cost a little more than the competition, but Santana believes with all their heart and soul that no tandem offers more for your dollar than than they do. Strong, lightweight frames, unique tandem-specific components, and remarkably effective frame geometry keep the 2008 Santana line at the forefront as the most advanced line-up Santana has ever produced. All models return for ‘08, and all road models now come standard with the Santana/Shimano “Perfect-10” shifting system. And that’s not all!! The premium Chromoly & the premium Aluminum models now come with standard with a Carbon Fiber front fork. Adding to your list of available options is a cable-operated disk brake, with a 10” rotor (the largest disk rotor available for bicycles). Week after week, year after year, Santana owners prove the superiority of their tandems in blistering road races, tortuous off-road journeys, and long, heavily-laden expeditionary tours.

Santana builds 4 styles of tandems: Road, Enduro, All Terrain, and "Cabrio". A Santana Road tandem provides the ultimate in high-speed travel on pavement. These 700c-wheeled road machines can also double as rugged and efficient touring machines, capable of hauling heavy loads over graded roads on epic journeys. The Enduro models are built for a multitude of surfaces. Their versatile 26" wheels, comfortable ergonomics, and go-anywhere geometry make an Enduro the ideal tandem (and the ultimate long distance around-the-world setup) for those looking for one tandem that can truly do it all. Now for the All Terrain models. These are designed for off-road racing and extreme tours. These ATT's feature a comfortable upright riding position, exceptionally stable geometry, and ultra-strong frame tubes to meet the challenges of a backcountry wilderness tour. And all ATT's now come standard with front suspension shocks. Last, but not least, are the Cabrios. These unique tandems are ideal for those who have growing families, or who want to ride a tandem today, a triplet tomorrow! The Cabrios are designed to convert easily from a tandem to a triple. Need more seats? You can special order a Cabrio w/2 extra sections, letting one choose between a tandem, triplet, or quad!

Best Value Cromoly Tandems

Arriva SE (Road - 700c), Fusion SE (Enduro - 26"), Cilantro SE (All Terrain - 26")
Size:  Small, Medium, Large (X-Large in Arriva SE only)
Std Colors:  Regal Red, Bahama Orange, Baja Blue, Black
Optional (Extra Cost) Colors: Candy Blue, Candy Red, Aloha Fade, Sunset Fade
Other common options:  Carbon Fiber Fork, Winzip Disk Brake, sealed headset

Premium Cromoly Tandems

Arriva (Road - 700c), Fusion (Enduro - 26"), Cilantro (All Terrain - 26")
Size: Small, Medium, Large (X-Large in Arriva only)
Carbon V-fork now standard for ’08!
Std Colors:  Regal Red, Bahama Orange, Baja Blue, Black, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Aloha Fade
Optional (Extra Cost) Color: Sunset Fade
Other common options: Winzip Disk Brake, sealed headset

Best Value Aluminum Tandems

Sovereign SE (Road - 700c), Encore SE (Enduro - 26"), Picante SE (All Terrain - 26")
Size: Small, Medium, Large (X-Large in Sovereign SE only)
Std Color:  Prizm Clear
Optional (Extra Cost) Colors: Regal Red, Bahama Orange, Baja Blue, Black, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Aloha Fade, Sunset Fade, Prizm Blue, Prizm Red, Prizm Aloha Fade, Prizm Sunset Fade
Other common options:  Carbon Fiber Fork, Winzip Disk Brake, sealed headset

Premium Aluminum Tandems

Sovereign (Road - 700c), Encore (Enduro - 26"), Picante (All Terrain - 26")    
Size: Small, Medium, Large (X-Large in Sovereign only)
Carbon V-fork now standard for ’08!
Std Colors:  Prizm Clear, Prizm Blue, Prizm Red, Prizm Aloha Fade
Optional (Extra Cost) Colors: Regal Red, Bahama Orange, Baja Blue, Black, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Aloha Fade, Sunset Fade, Prizm Sunset Fade
Other options: Winzip Disk Brake, sealed headset

Competition Tandems

Extreme (Hardtail ATT w/Frt Suspension - 26")
Sizes - One size available - fits most teams
Std Colors: Regal Red, Bahama Orange, Baja Blue, Black, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Aloha Fade, Sunset Fade, Prizm Clear, Prizm Blue, Prizm Red, Prizm Aloha Fade, Prizm Sunset Fade

Team Niobium (700c Road w/Columbus Spirit Niobium 6/3/6 steel tubing, Team Carbon Fiber fork, 16-spoke wheels, 10-speed cluster, Carbon Crank standard)
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Std Colors: Regal Red, Bahama Orange, Baja Blue, Black, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Aloha Fade, Sunset Fade
Other Common Options: Winzip Disk Brake

Team Scandium (700c Road w/Scandium frame, Team Carbon Fiber fork, 16-spoke wheels, 10-speed cluster, Carbon Crank standard)
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Std Colors:  Regal Red, Bahama Orange, Baja Blue, Black, Candy Blue, Candy Red, Aloha Fade, Sunset Fade, Prizm Clear, Prizm Blue, Prizm Red, Prizm Aloha Fade, Prizm Sunset Fade
Other Common Options:  Winzip Disk Brake

Team Ti (700c Road w/Titanium frame, Team Carbon Fiber fork, 16-spoke wheels, 10-speed cluster, Carbon Crank standard)
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Std Color: Bright Titanium
Other Common Options: Winzip Disk Brake

Ti-26 (26” off-road w/Titanium Frame, Team Carbon Fiber fork, 9-speed cluster, and more)
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Std Color: Bright Titanium
Other Common Options: Winzip Disk Brake

Beyond Carbon (700c Road w/Titanium & Carbon frame, Carbon Fiber fork, 16-spoke wheels, 10-speed cluster, Carbon Crank standard)
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-large
Std Color: Reveal (Natural Carbon Fiber w/Titanium high-lights).
Other Common Options: Winzip Disk Brake

Stowaway Tandems S&S BTC-equipped models allow you to take your full-size tandem with you. Why compromise the ride with small wheels or short top tubes? S&S can be added to any model Santana tandem except the Extreme Hardtail.
Cabrio For those folks who can't decide between a triplet for the entire family, or a Stow-away tandem for those romantic getaways or tours for just the two of you, the Cabrio may be the answer you've been searching for. It is a triplet that can be transformed into a tandem by simply removing the center section of the frame and reconnecting the cables and chains. It's that simple!
Other Mult-seat Bicycles Santana also builds bicycles with more than 2 seats. Call us to learn more about Santana's triplets, quads, quints, hex (Yes, Santana builds bikes w/6(!) seats)!

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