Burley Rumba S&S 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Rumba S&S
First production 1999
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Folding
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Parts And Accessories Burley Rumba S&S Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 22/stoker 19.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Ritchey Tom Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX STI Levers
Tektro 917A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Tandem HF-05
Rims manufacturer 48-hole
Rear: Bontrager Fairlane Asy (millimeters)etric
Front: Bontrager Fairlane Sy (millimeters)etric
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Burley Exclusive
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Road Logic Pro
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBurley Chromoly and Ritchey CompLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width82 (millimeters) Special Tandem
Bottom bracket type 117 (millimeters) Spindle
Burley Tandem Precision Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/52 Teeth
Burley Special Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Burley Rumba S&S 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 Crown
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Fork typeBurley

Other Specs of Burley Rumba S&S

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Sapphire Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Future Race
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Burley Rumba S&S bike review

Burley produced the Rumba S&S bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,699.00.
Burley Tandem Rumba S&S 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 S&S 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.