Burley SAMBA SOFTRIDE (01) 1996 VS Raleigh COMPANION 2003 specs comparison
Burley Samba Softride (01)
General InfosModel | Samba Softride (01) |
Manufacturer | Burley |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Silver |
Sizes | - Captain 18/stoker 15 (inches)- captain 22/stoker 19.5 (inches)- captain 23.5/stoker 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - Captain 18/stoker 15 (inches)- captain 22/stoker 19.5 (inches)- captain 23.5/stoker 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe SS-187 LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 40-holeWeinmann 4019 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | OversizeTrue Temper Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | 6061 Light Alloy MTB |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ChromolyBurley |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger OS-H2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 72 (millimeters) Front and 84 (millimeters) Rear |
Bottom bracket type | 117 (millimeters) SpindlePrecision Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/44/54 TeethSugino Fuse Tandem |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Burley Samba Softride (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullSachs Centera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Oversize Unicrown CrownTrue Temper 4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Burley Tandem |
Other Specs of Burley Samba Softride (01)
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | MKS |
Rear shock absorber | 2.0 (inches) TravelSoftride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Vetta Comfort Torino |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterXC Pro Front and Softride Suspension Beam Rear |

Raleigh Companion
General InfosModel | Companion |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Smoke and Black |
Sizes | - Captain 19.5 (inches)- Stoker 16.5 Womens (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-841C |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire LeversTektro 829A Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano HB-RM40Front: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex DM-18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RiseSteel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel FrontAdjustable Stoker Stem |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC UG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethAluminum 3-piece |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-29 EZ-Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth8-speed |
Raleigh Companion Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano T-401 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Raleigh Tandem |
Other Specs of Raleigh Companion
Component group sets | Tandem Mix |
Pedals details | Avenir Comfort Dual Density |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Avenir Cross Elastomer Spring |
Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension RearAlloy Front |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Burley provided us with the latest version of its Samba Softride (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Burley Samba Softride (01) Tandem here
- Get your Raleigh Companion manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh Companion Tandem here