Burley Rumba Softride 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Rumba Softride
First production 2000
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Burley Rumba Softride 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 25c Ritchey Tom Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX STI Levers
Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 48-hole
Rear: Bontrager Fairlane Asy (millimeters)etric
Front: Bontrager Fairlane Sy (millimeters)etric
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (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
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 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 121 (millimeters) Spindle
Burley Tandem Precision Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/52 Teeth
3-piece Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Burley Rumba Softride Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBurley

Other Specs of Burley Rumba Softride

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - DewCan Green Metallic Powdercoat
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberSoftride Suspension Beam
Saddle seatSelle Italia Future Race
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Burley Rumba Softride bike review

Burley produced the Rumba Softride bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,999.00.
Rumba Softride 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 Softride can be found in a few colors, among these colors DewCan Green Metallic Powdercoat .
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 823A linear-pull brakes, Shimano RSX STI levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive material for the frame. Ritchey Road Logic high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rumba Softride to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience 3-piece aluminum, 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.