Burley Duet 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Duet
First production 1997
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Burley Duet Parts   
Available 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 tire700 X 26c Specialized Transition
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RX-100 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Tandem
Rims manufacturer 48-hole
Sun Rims CRT16 II
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBurley Aluminum Drop
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBurley Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width82 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket type 117 (millimeters) Spindle
Burley Tandem Precision Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/52 Teeth
Sugino Fuse Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Burley Duet Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Sachs Centera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Fork typeBurley

Other Specs of Burley Duet

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Hot rod red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-700
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Manganese Rails and Vetta SL Womens
Vetta SL
Manganese Rails
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Burley Duet bike review

Burley produced the Duet bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,975.00.
Duet bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 20.5/stoker 18 (inches), captain 22/stoker 19.5 (inches) and captain 23.5/stoker 21 (inches).
Burley Tandem Duet can be found in a few colors, among these colors Hot rod red .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 26c Specialized Transition tires and Marwi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CRT16 II, 48-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system and Shimano Tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper Tandem chromoly, butted material for the frame. Burley aluminum drop high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Duet to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Burley chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Burley, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.