Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1998 Burley Duet · 1997 Burley Duet
| Specification | 1998 Burley Duet | 1997 Burley Duet |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1998 | 1997 |
| Brand | Burley | Burley |
| Model | Duet | Duet |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (road) | Tandem (road) |
| Archive ID | 71542 | 64338 |
| Original MSRP | $2,200.00 | $1,975.00 |
| Colors | Hot rod red | Hot rod red |
| Sizes | Captain 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 | 40.5 lb | 40.2 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive | True Temper Tandem chromoly, butted |
| Fork | Burley | Burley |
| Fork material | True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley-Exclusive, unicrown crown | True Temper Tandem chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Tandem Mix | — |
| Shifters | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control | Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm | Sachs Centera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth | Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Burley Tandem precision sealed, 122mm spindle | Burley Tandem precision sealed, 117 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 82mm Special Tandem | 82mm Threadless |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-700 clipless | Wellgo WPD-700 (clipless) |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano 105SC levers | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger | 1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger |
| Handlebar | Burley Racing, aluminum | Burley aluminum drop |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A | N/A |
| Stem | Burley chromoly | Burley chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta SL | Vetta SL, manganese rails/Vetta SL womens,manganese rails |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6mm diameter | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano Tandem HF-07 | Shimano Tandem |
| Rims | Matrix Vapor, 48-hole | Sun Rims CRT16 II, 48-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge | Marwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick | 700 x 26c Specialized Transition |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels | 700c wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1998 Burley Duet | 1997 Burley Duet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 73° | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 55 mm | 55 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.