Burley Samba 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Samba
First production 1998
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Burley Samba Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 18/stoker 15 (inches)
- captain 19.5/stoker 17 (inches)
- captain 21/stoker 18.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.10 (inches) Ritchey Crossbite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Tandem HF-05
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
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 MTB
Handlebar extenderOptional
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 leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Burley Samba Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Sachs Centera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Burley-Exclusive
Unicrown Crown
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Fork typeBurley

Other Specs of Burley Samba

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Passion purple
Weight 39.8
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Comfort
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Burley Samba bike review

Burley produced the Samba bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,500.00.
Samba bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 18/stoker 15 (inches), captain 19.5/stoker 17 (inches) and captain 21/stoker 18.5 (inches).
Burley Tandem Samba can be found in a few colors, among these colors Passion purple .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.10" Ritchey Crossbite tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 40-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC 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 MTB, aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Samba 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 Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.