Burley Samba Softride 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Burley
Model Samba Softride
First production 1999
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 1.10 (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 Tandem HF-05
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (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 extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBurley Chromoly and Ritchey CompLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) 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 124 (millimeters) Spindle
Burley Tandem Precision Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 28/42/52 Teeth
Burley Special Tandem
Gear shift leversGrip Shift Centera
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Burley Samba Softride Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Burley Exclusive
Unicrown Crown
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Fork typeBurley

Other Specs of Burley Samba Softride

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Passion Purple
Weight 41.5
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Future Race
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust and Softride Suspension Beam


Burley Samba Softride bike review

Burley produced the Samba Softride bike in 1999 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 Passion Purple .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.10" 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 Tandem HF-05 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 Burley chromoly/Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Burley Special Tandem, 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 Grip Shift Centera gear shift levers.