Burley Samba 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Samba
First production 1997
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 1.40 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Tandem
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Weinmann 4019
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBurley 6061 T6 Aluminum
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) Threadless
Bottom bracket type 117 (millimeters) Spindle
Burley Tandem Precision Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/52 Teeth
Sugino Fuse Tandem
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
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 Unicrown Crown
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Fork typeBurley

Other Specs of Burley Samba

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Jet black
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 1997 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 one single color which is Jet black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.40" Specialized Nimbus III tires and Marwi stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 4019, 40-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Shimano Tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper Tandem chromoly, butted material for the frame. Burley 6061 T6 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 Sugino Fuse 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-400i gear shift levers.