Burley RUMBA SOFTRIDE 1998 VS Co-Motion JAVA 1997 specs comparison

Burley Rumba Softride
General InfosModel | Rumba Softride |
Manufacturer | Burley |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Sapphire blue |
Sizes | - Captain 20.5/stoker 18 (inches)- captain 22/stoker 19.5 (inches)- captain 23.5/stoker 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - Captain 20.5/stoker 18 (inches)- captain 22/stoker 19.5 (inches)- captain 23.5/stoker 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Ritchey Tom Slick |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Tandem HF-05 |
Rims manufacturer | 48-holeMatrix Vapor |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Burley ExclusiveTrue Temper Tandem Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | AluminumBurley Racing |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Burley Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 82 (millimeters) Special Tandem |
Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) SpindleBurley Tandem Precision Sealed |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/42/52 TeethBurley Special Tandem |
Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Burley Rumba Softride Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano 105SC |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Burley-Exclusive Unicrown CrownTrue Temper Tandem Chromoly |
Fork type | Burley |
Other Specs of Burley Rumba Softride
Component group sets | Tandem Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Vetta Comfort |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Co-Motion Java
General InfosModel | Java |
Manufacturer | Co-Motion |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - bronze- chrome yellow- cream- custom fade- custom flame- green metall-Blue |
Sizes | - Captain 21/stoker 19 (inches)- captain 22/stoker 20 (inches)- captain 22.5/stoker 19 (inches)- c (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Continental Super Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Sachs New Success LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Phil Wood Tandem |
Rims manufacturer | 40-holeMavic T 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Co-Motion Reynolds 531 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Co-Motion Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-M55 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) Threadless |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 32/44/54 TeethRitchey Tandem |
Gear shift levers | Sachs New Success Ergo |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Co-Motion Java Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Sachs New Success |
Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs New Success |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownReynolds 531 |
Fork type | Co-Motion |
Other Specs of Co-Motion Java
Component group sets | Sachs New Success |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Terry Men's and Terry Women's |
Seat post extension | 29.8 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Uno |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Burley provided us with the latest version of its Rumba Softride bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Burley Rumba Softride Tandem here
- Get your Co-Motion Java manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Co-Motion Java Tandem here