Burley Samba Softride 2000 Technical specs and features
Brand | Burley |
Model | Samba Softride |
First production | 2000 |
Bike category | Tandem |
Bike sub-category | Tandem Mountain |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Burley Samba Softride 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) Ritchey Crossbite |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 40-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Burley ExclusiveTrue Temper Tandem Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Force |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey CompLite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 82 (millimeters) Special Tandem |
Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) SpindleBurley Tandem Precision Sealed |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/42/52 Teeth3-piece Aluminum |
Gear shift levers | SRAM 3.0 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Burley Samba Softride Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano RSX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Burley |
Other Specs of Burley Samba Softride
Component group sets | Tandem Mix |
Available colors | - Deep Blue Metallic Powdercoat |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Aluminum With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Future Race |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Expert |
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Burley produced the Samba Softride bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,849.00.Samba Softride 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 Softride can be found in a few colors, among these colors Deep Blue Metallic Powdercoat .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.50" 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 Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Burley used True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive material for the frame. Ritchey Force high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Samba Softride to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience 3-piece aluminum, 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 SRAM 3.0 gear shift levers.