Burley Taiko 2002 Technical specs and features
Brand | Burley |
Model | Taiko |
First production | 2002 |
Bike category | Recumbent |
Bike sub-category | Recumbent |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Burley Taiko Parts |
Available Sizes | - One frame size |
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 tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26 (inches) Wheels Front: 20 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Levers Shimano Deore V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Burley SupaLite Arc |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek STS |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Burley SupaLite Alloy |
Other Specs of Burley Taiko
Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
Available colors | - Red |
Weight | 32.0 |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Corbin Custom |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Burley produced the Taiko bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.00.
Burley Recumbent Taiko can be found in one single color which is Red.
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, 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.