Burley Samba Softride (01) 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Samba Softride (01)
First production 1996
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Burley Samba Softride (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 18/stoker 15 (inches)
- captain 22/stoker 19.5 (inches)
- captain 23.5/stoker 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.50 (inches) Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe SS-187 Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Weinmann 4019
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Oversize
True Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction6061 Light Alloy MTB
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Chromoly
Burley
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Avenger OS-H2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width72 (millimeters) Front and 84 (millimeters) Rear
Bottom bracket type 117 (millimeters) Spindle
Precision Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Crankset parts and sizes 28/44/54 Teeth
Sugino Fuse Tandem
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Burley Samba Softride (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Sachs Centera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Oversize
Unicrown Crown
True Temper 4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBurley Tandem

Other Specs of Burley Samba Softride (01)

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Silver
Weight 40.2
Pedals detailsMKS
Rear shock absorber 2.0 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seatVetta Comfort Torino
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
XC Pro Front and Softride Suspension Beam Rear


Burley Samba Softride (01) bike review

Burley produced the Samba Softride (01) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,800.00.
Samba Softride (01) bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 18/stoker 15 (inches), captain 22/stoker 19.5 (inches) and captain 23.5/stoker 21 (inches).
Burley Tandem Samba Softride (01) can be found in one single color which is Silver.
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 4019, 40-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-187 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper chromoly, oversize material for the frame. 6061 light alloy MTB high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Samba Softride (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Burley, chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 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.