Burley Rumba 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Burley |
| Model | Rumba |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Tandem |
| Bike sub-category | Tandem Road |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 30c IRC Tandem |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RX-100 LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 48-holeSun Metal CRT16 II |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | OversizeTrue Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ChromolyBurley |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger OS-H2 |
Gearing Specs
| 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 | Shimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Burley Rumba 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 Rumba
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Available colors | - Black |
| Weight | 40.2 |
| Pedals details | MKS |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta Comfort Torino |
| Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Alloy |
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Burley Rumba bike review
Burley produced the Rumba bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,600.00.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 one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 30c IRC Tandem tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CRT16 II, 48-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper chromoly, oversize material for the frame. Hsin Lung alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rumba to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Burley, chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 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.