Burley Rumba S&S 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Rumba S&S
First production 1998
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 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Tandem HF-05
Rims manufacturer 48-hole
Matrix Vapor
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 construction Aluminum
Burley Racing
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) Special Tandem
Bottom bracket type 122 (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 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
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 42.0
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Comfort
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Burley Rumba S&S bike review

Burley produced the Rumba S&S bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,650.00.
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 Matrix Vapor, 48-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RSX 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. Burley Racing, aluminum 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.
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.