Cabrio

Can't decide between a triplet or quad for your family or a Stowaway™ tandem for romantic getaways with your spouse? It's amazing how many young couples face this difficult choice—and here's the answer. Santana's Cabrio is a triplet that can be transformed into a tandem by simply removing the center section of the frame. Thanks to its strategically-placed frame couplers, the resulting tandem or triplet can be stowed into one or two suitcases that will travel through airports unnoticed.

Frame: Choose from Santana/Eco/Columbus CroMoly, Santana/Easton aluminum or Santana titanium
Fork: Santana MegaSize™ CroMoly 700c or 26"
Weight: from 15 (titanium) to 18 (CroMoly) pounds per rider
Sizes: Medium CroMoly frames are stocked for immediate delivery
Build to order frames: Produced in as little as 6 weeks at no extra charge
Components: (Premium components)
• Shimano’s XTR rear derailleur is lighter, stronger, and handles a wider range of ratios than the XT or Ultegra changers found on other tandems
• Forged aluminum crankarms are mounted to a tandem version of Shimano’s pipe-splined bottom brackets for reduced weight and improved power
• Triple pinned-and-ramped chainrings with a larger outer ring are hard anodized to speed shifts and reduce wear
• 36° wheels with stainless Wheelsmith™ spokes are dishless for greater strength and reliability (see Wheel Technology)
• Hadley Racing’s tandem hubs with titanium skewers are, quite simply, the world’s lightest, strongest and most reliable
• FIR deep-section tandem rims with double-eyelet reinforcement and machined braking surfaces
• Avid linear-pull brakes with Travel Agent amplification
• Tange O-ring 31.8 sealed Aheadset
• Terry Fly/Butterfly men’s and women’s saddles
• Coordinated aluminum stems with quick-load handlebar clamps (the rear stem adjusts telescopically, and the front has reversible rise)
• KMC chain with MissingLink connectors
• Tamer’s Pivot Plus suspension seatpost sets a new standard for adjustable stoker comfort
plus:
• Arai drum brake
• choice of 700c or 26" 48-spoke wheels
• choice of drop or upright handlebars and controls
Price: from $8995