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1993 Burley Duet · 1995 Burley Duet

Specification1993 Burley Duet1995 Burley Duet
Overview
Model year19931995
BrandBurleyBurley
ModelDuetDuet
Bicycle typeTandem (road)Tandem (road)
Archive ID4000135010
Original MSRP$1,400.00$1,975.00
Colors—Blue
Sizes20.5/18.5, 22/20, 24/21Captain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21"
Weight41.5 lb39.9 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper OS double-butted&str 4130 chrome-molyTrue Temper / 4130 chromoly, oversize, double-butted
ForkTrue Temper/Burley unicrown OSBurley Tandem
Fork material—True Temper 4130 chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component groupSuntour XCEShimano Deore XT / LX
ShiftersSuntour barconsShimano SL-BS64 600 Ultegra bar-end 8-speed
Front derailleurSuntour XCEShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurSuntour XCEShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino GP110 tandem, 28/44/54 teethSpecialized Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainDID Super ShiftDID Supershift, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMKS Alloy Edge, Cateye clips/strapsMKS alloy Edge, w/Cateye clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesDia-Compe 984 cantilevers, Blaze aero levers brakes, leversShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger OS-H2
HandlebarFr: 43cm Mololo Rr: 45cm Burley UpturnModolo anatomic/Burley upturn
Handlebar extensions—N/A
StemFr: Chrome-moly Burley O/S Rr: Chrome-molyBurley chromoly oversize
SaddleVetta Lite GelVetta SL Racing/Vetta SL MTB
SeatpostKalloy Alloy 250mmKalloy SP-243, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsSuzue Sealed TechHope tandem cassette (threaded for drum brake)
RimsSun Metal CRT16 II, 48-holeSun Metal CRT16 II, 48-hole
Spokes—Union stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire700 x 26c Specialized Transition 700x26C700 x 26c Specialized Transition
Rear tire700 x 26c—
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 Burley Duet1995 Burley Duet
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73°73°
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center457.2 mm439.4 mm
Wheelbase1752.6 mm1747.5 mm
Fork offset / rake57.1 mm58.4 mm

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