Burley Samba 1995 Technical specs and features
Brand | Burley |
Model | Samba |
First production | 1995 |
Bike category | Tandem |
Bike sub-category | Tandem Mountain |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
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 tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe FSE Levers Suntour XC Pro Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Suntour Superbe Tandem |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 2121 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Union Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Double-butted Oversize True Temper and 4130 Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | True Temper MTB 22 (inches) 6061 Light Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Burley Chromoly Oversize |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger OS-H2 |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) DID Supershift |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/44/54 Teeth Sugino Fuse Tandem 500 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Burley Samba Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Altus C90 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio SGS |
Fork material | Oversize Unicrown Crown True Temper 4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Burley Tandem |
Other Specs of Burley Samba
Component group sets | Not Available |
Available colors | - Jet black |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | With Cateye Clips & Straps MKS Alloy MTE |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta Gel Lite |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-243 |
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Burley produced the Samba bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,400.00.
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 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 2121, 36-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Suntour XC Pro brakes, Dia-Compe FSE levers braking system and Suntour Superbe Tandem hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper / 4130 chromoly, oversize, double-butted material for the frame. True Temper MTB 22" 6061 Light alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Samba to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Burley chromoly oversize.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Fuse Tandem 500, 28/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to DID Supershift 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.