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2002 Burley HepCat · 2004 Burley Hepcat

Specification2002 Burley HepCat2004 Burley Hepcat
Overview
Model year20022004
BrandBurleyBurley
ModelHepCatHepcat
Bicycle typeRecumbentRecumbent
Archive ID9166392593
Original MSRP$1,699.00—
ColorsOrangeGraphite
SizesMedium/large (40.5" - 47.5" inseam), small/medium (36.75" - 43.5" inseam)Medium/large (40.5" - 47.5" inseam), small/medium (36.75" - 43.5" inseam)
Weight29 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly4130 chromoly
ForkBurley SupaLite AlloyBurley SupaLite Alloy
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crownAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupRecumbent MixRecumbent Mix
ShiftersShimano SL-R440Shimano SL-R440
Front derailleurShimano 105, clamp-onShimano FD-R443, clamp-on
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Ultegra Triple, 30/42/52 teethShimano 105 Hollowtech, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-5500, 118.5mm spindleShimano 105, 118.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"Sunrace CN99, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946Wellgo LU-946A
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore leversShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano M475 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek STS1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek STS
HandlebarBurley SupaLite ArcBurley AC Bar
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemN/AN/A
SaddleCorbin customBurley Megadjust Cromo frame
SeatpostN/AN/A
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LX—
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-holeVelocity Thoracian
SpokesDT stainless steel—
Front tire24 x 1.75" Primo Comet20 x 1 1/8" Continental Grand Prix
Rear tire26 x 1.50" Primo Racer26 x 1.00" Continental Grand Prix
Wheel sizeFront: 24", Rear: 26" wheelsFront: 20", Rear: 26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.