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1997 Burley Duet · 1995 Burley Duet

Specification1997 Burley Duet1995 Burley Duet
Overview
Model year19971995
BrandBurleyBurley
ModelDuetDuet
Bicycle typeTandem (road)Tandem (road)
Archive ID6433835010
Original MSRP$1,975.00$1,975.00
ColorsHot rod redBlue
SizesCaptain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21Captain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21"
Weight40.2 lb39.9 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, buttedTrue Temper / 4130 chromoly, oversize, double-butted
ForkBurleyBurley Tandem
Fork materialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, unicrown crownTrue Temper 4130 chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component group—Shimano Deore XT / LX
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-endShimano SL-BS64 600 Ultegra bar-end 8-speed
Front derailleurSachs Centera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/42/52 teethSpecialized Tandem, 28/44/54 teeth
Bottom bracketBurley Tandem precision sealed, 117 mm spindle—
BB shell width82mm Threadless—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"DID Supershift, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-700 (clipless)MKS alloy Edge, w/Cateye clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RX-100 leversShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger OS-H2
HandlebarBurley aluminum dropModolo anatomic/Burley upturn
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemBurley chromolyBurley chromoly oversize
SaddleVetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese railsVetta SL Racing/Vetta SL MTB
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameterKalloy SP-243, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano TandemHope tandem cassette (threaded for drum brake)
RimsSun Rims CRT16 II, 48-holeSun Metal CRT16 II, 48-hole
SpokesMarwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeUnion stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 26c Specialized Transition700 x 26c Specialized Transition
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Burley Duet1995 Burley Duet
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73°73°
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center438 mm439.4 mm
Wheelbase1730 mm1747.5 mm
Fork offset / rake55 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.