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Tandem · Non-electric

2002 Burley Samba

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: $1,549.00

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Frame: True Temper Tandem chromoly
Groupset: Tandem Mix

Tandem · Non-electric

2003 Burley Samba

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: $1,999.00

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1 of 2 bicycles

At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2002 Burley Samba and 2003 Burley Samba.
Identity & price
2002 Burley Samba had an original MSRP $450 lower than 2003 Burley Samba.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2002 Burley Samba53/42/30T · 11–28T · 7-speed

Lowest1.07:1Highest4.82:1Total range450%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.4 mphHighest gear33.3 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.

2003 Burley Samba53/42/30T · 11–28T · 7-speed

Lowest1.07:1Highest4.82:1Total range450%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.4 mphHighest gear33.3 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification

2002 Burley Samba

2003 Burley Samba

Overview

Model Year

2002

2003

Brand

Burley

Model

Samba

Bicycle Type

Tandem (mountain)

Original MSRP

$1,549.00

$1,999.00

Colors

Blue

Sizes

S, M, L

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

TIG-welded

Frame Material

True Temper Tandem chromoly

Fork

Burley

Fork Material

True Temper chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group

Tandem Mix

Shifters

SRAM Centera

SRAM MRX

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora, clamp-on

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore SGS

Crankset

Cyclone forged, 30/42/53 teeth

Bottom Bracket

TruVativ Sealex XR-XC

Rear Cogs

7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth

Chain

Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Pedals

Aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid AD 3 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek STS

Handlebar

Ritchey Rizer SD

Stem

Ritchey Comp

Saddle

Serfas Cosmos

Seatpost

Zoom SP-41 Microset

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

Shimano Deore LX

Sealed mechanism

Rims

Weinmann Zac 19, 40-hole

Spokes

DT stainless steel

Front Tire

26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country

Wheel Size

26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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