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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2002 Burley Samba and 2004 Burley Samba.

  2. Gearing

    2004 Burley Samba has a 13% lower climbing ratio than 2002 Burley Samba.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

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.

2004 Burley Samba52/42/30T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.73:1Total range504%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.5 mphHighest gear32.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
2004 Burley Samba
Overview
Model Year
2002
2004
Brand
Burley
Burley
Model
Samba
Samba
Bicycle Type
Tandem (mountain)
Tandem (mountain)
Original MSRP
$1,549.00
Not documented
Colors
Blue
Vampire Red
Sizes
S, M, L
S, M, L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
True Temper Tandem chromoly
True Temper Verus custom butted
Fork
Burley
Burley
Fork Material
True Temper chromoly, unicrown crown
True Temper chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Tandem Mix
Tandem Mix
Shifters
SRAM Centera
SRAM MRX Comp 8SP
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, clamp-on
Shimano Sora, clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
Cyclone forged, 30/42/53 teeth
TruVativ Touro, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Sealex XR-XC
Cartridge
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sunrace CN99, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-A9 Alloy
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid AD 3 levers
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek STS
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek STS
Handlebar
Ritchey Rizer SD
TruVativ Riserbar 31.8/TruVativ Riserbar
Stem
Ritchey Comp
TruVativ XR 31.8
Saddle
Serfas Cosmos
Serfas Cosmos/Curva
Seatpost
Zoom SP-41 Microset
Zoom SP-41 Microset 2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Front: Burley sealed cartridge bearin, Rear: Burley sealed cartridge
Rims
Weinmann Zac 19, 40-hole
Weinmann Zac 2000, 40-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel
DT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country
26 x 1.95" WTB All Terrainasaurus
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

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

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