Burley Rumba Softride 1998 Technical specs and features
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| Brand | Burley |
| Model | Rumba Softride |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Tandem |
| Bike sub-category | Tandem Road |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 700 X 25c Ritchey Tom Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Tandem HF-05 |
| Rims manufacturer | 48-holeMatrix Vapor |
| 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 | AluminumBurley Racing |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Burley Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 82 (millimeters) Special Tandem |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (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 Softride 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 CrownTrue Temper Tandem Chromoly |
| Fork type | Burley |
Other Specs of Burley Rumba Softride
| Component group sets | Tandem Mix |
| Available colors | - Sapphire blue |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Vetta Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Burley produced the Rumba Softride bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,950.00.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 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 Softride 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.