Burley Taiko 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Taiko
First production 2003
Bike category Recumbent
Bike sub-category Recumbent
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Parts And Accessories Burley Taiko Parts   
Available Sizes - Long Wheel Base
- Short Wheel Base


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Primo Racer
Front: 20 X 1.75 (inches) Primo Comet
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels
Front: 20 (inches)
Brakeset type Shimano Deore Levers
Shimano Deore V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBurley SupaLite Arc
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra Triple
Gear shift leversShimano SL-R440
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Burley Taiko Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeBurley SupaLite Alloy

Other Specs of Burley Taiko

Component group setsRecumbent Mix
Available colors - Clockwork Orange
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCorbin Custom
Seat post extensionNot Available


Burley Taiko bike review

Burley produced the Taiko bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,799.00.
Taiko bike is available in many sizes such as Long Wheel Base and Short Wheel Base .
Burley Recumbent Taiko can be found in a few colors, among these colors Clockwork Orange .
This bike is equiped with Front: 20 x 1.75" Primo Comet tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used Chromoly material for the frame. Burley SupaLite Arc high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Taiko to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-59 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Burley, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano SL-R440 gear shift levers.