Burley Samba Softride (02) 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Samba Softride (02)
First production 1996
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Burley Samba Softride (02) 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 tire700 X 30c IRC Tandem
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RX-100 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 48-hole
Sun Metal CRT16 II
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 constructionHsin Lung Alloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
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 leversShimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Burley Samba Softride (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Oversize
Unicrown Crown
True Temper 4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBurley Tandem

Other Specs of Burley Samba Softride (02)

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsMKS
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Comfort Torino
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
XC Pro


Burley Samba Softride (02) bike review

Burley produced the Samba Softride (02) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,975.00.
Samba Softride (02) 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 Samba Softride (02) can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 30c IRC Tandem tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CRT16 II, 48-hole. Burley equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper chromoly, oversize material for the frame. Hsin Lung alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Samba Softride (02) 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 Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.