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1998 Burley Duet · 2000 Burley Duet

Specification1998 Burley Duet2000 Burley Duet
Overview
Model year19982000
BrandBurleyBurley
ModelDuetDuet
Bicycle typeTandem (road)Tandem (road)
Archive ID7154290039
Original MSRP$2,200.00$2,250.00
ColorsHot rod redCherry Pop Metallic Powdercoat
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"
Weight40.5 lb40.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley ExclusiveTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive
ForkBurleyBurley
Fork materialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley-Exclusive, unicrown crown4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupTandem MixTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual ControlShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mmShimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Tandem, 30/42/53 teethShimano 105, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom bracketBurley Tandem precision sealed, 122mm spindleBurley Tandem precision sealed, 121mm spindle
BB shell width82mm Special Tandem82mm Special Tandem
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth9-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-700 cliplessRitchey Logic
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano 105SC leversTektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarBurley Racing, aluminumRitchey Road Logic
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemBurley chromolyRitchey CompLite
SaddleVetta SLSelle Italia Future Race
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.6mm diameterRitchey Expert, 26.6mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Tandem HF-07Shimano Deore XT
RimsMatrix Vapor, 48-holeFront: Bontrager Fairlane Symmetric, Rear: Bontrager Fairlane Asymmetric, 48-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Burley Duet2000 Burley Duet
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle73°—
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center438 mm—
Wheelbase1730 mm—
Fork offset / rake55 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.