Burley Samba Softride 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Samba Softride
First production 2000
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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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 tire26 X 1.50 (inches) Ritchey Crossbite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Burley Exclusive
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Force
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey CompLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width82 (millimeters) Special Tandem
Bottom bracket type 121 (millimeters) Spindle
Burley Tandem Precision Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/52 Teeth
3-piece Aluminum
Gear shift leversSRAM 3.0
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-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 Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBurley

Other Specs of Burley Samba Softride

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Deep Blue Metallic Powdercoat
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberSoftride Suspension Beam
Saddle seatSelle Italia Future Race
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Burley Samba Softride bike review

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.