Burley Rumba 1999 Technical specs and features
Brand | Burley |
Model | Rumba |
First production | 1999 |
Bike category | Tandem |
Bike sub-category | Tandem Road |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Burley Rumba 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 tire | 700 X 25c Ritchey Tom Slick |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano RSX STI LeversTektro 917A Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Tandem HF-05 |
Rims manufacturer | 48-hole Rear: Bontrager Fairlane Asy (millimeters)etricFront: Bontrager Fairlane Sy (millimeters)etric |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Burley ExclusiveTrue Temper Tandem Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Road Logic Pro |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Burley Chromoly and Ritchey CompLite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 82 (millimeters) Special Tandem |
Bottom bracket type | 117 (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 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano RSX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Burley Exclusive Unicrown CrownTrue Temper Tandem Chromoly |
Fork type | Burley |
Other Specs of Burley Rumba
Component group sets | Tandem Mix |
Available colors | - Sapphire Blue |
Weight | 40.5 |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Future Race |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Burley Rumba bike review
Burley produced the Rumba bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.00.Rumba 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 Rumba can be found in a few colors, among these colors Sapphire Blue .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Bontrager Fairlane Symmetric, Rear: Bontrager Fairlane Asymmetric, 48-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Tektro 917A brakes, Shimano RSX STI levers braking system and Shimano Tandem HF-05 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive material for the frame. Ritchey Road Logic Pro high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rumba to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Burley chromoly/Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Burley Special 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 RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.