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1994 Burley Duet · 1997 Burley Duet

Specification1994 Burley Duet1997 Burley Duet
Overview
Model year19941997
BrandBurleyBurley
ModelDuetDuet
Bicycle typeTandem (road)Tandem (road)
Archive ID1800264338
Original MSRP$1,650.00$1,975.00
Colors—Hot rod red
SizesCaptain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21"Captain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21
Weight—40.2 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper / 4130 chromoly, oversizeTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, butted
ForkChromoly, unicrown, oversizedBurley
Fork material—True Temper Tandem chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LX—
ShiftersShimano SL-BS50 bar-end 7-speedShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXSachs Centera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSuguino GP110 Tandem, 28/44/54 teethSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket—Burley Tandem precision sealed, 117 mm spindle
BB shell width—82mm Threadless
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainDID SupershiftShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMKS alloy Edge, w/Cateye clips & strapsWellgo WPD-700 (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesSuntour XC Pro/ Dia-Compe Blaze Aero brakes, leversShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger
HandlebarFront: 43cm Modolo rear: 45cm Burley upturnBurley aluminum drop
Handlebar extensions—N/A
StemFront: chromoly Burley O/S rear: SR alloyBurley chromoly
SaddleVetta Lite GelVetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails
SeatpostKalloy alloy 250mmAluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsSanshin Pro Tandem sealedShimano Tandem
RimsChinook CRT16-II, 48-holeSun Rims CRT16 II, 48-hole
Spokes—Marwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire700 x 26c Specialized Transition K4700 x 26c Specialized Transition
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1994 Burley Duet1997 Burley Duet
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73°73°
Seat-tube angle—73°
Chainstay / rear center438.1 mm438 mm
Wheelbase1729.7 mm1730 mm
Fork offset / rake57.1 mm55 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.