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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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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 HepCat and 2005 Burley Hepcat.

  2. Gearing

    2002 Burley HepCat has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2005 Burley Hepcat.

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

  3. Identity & price

    2002 Burley HepCat had an original MSRP $500 lower than 2005 Burley Hepcat.

    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.

2002 Burley HepCat52/42/30T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.73:1Total range536%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2005 Burley Hepcat53/42/30T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.82:1Total range514%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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 HepCat
2005 Burley Hepcat
Overview
Model Year
2002
2005
Brand
Burley
Burley
Model
HepCat
Hepcat
Bicycle Type
Recumbent
Recumbent
Original MSRP
$1,699.00
$2,199.00
Colors
Orange
Emerald, Firebird
Sizes
Medium/large (40.5" - 47.5" inseam), small/medium (36.75" - 43.5" inseam)
S/M, M/L
Weight
29 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly
Supalite Variable Gauge chromoly
Fork
Burley SupaLite Alloy
Burley Custom AL
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Recumbent Mix
Recumbent Mix
Shifters
Shimano SL-R440
Shimano SL-R660 Flat Bar
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105, clamp-on
Shimano FD-R443, clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
TruVativ Rouleur Carbon, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-5500, 118.5mm spindle
—
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Sunrace CN99, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-946
Crank Brothers Candy
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Avid BB-7 disc front/Avid BB-7 disc rear brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek STS
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2
Handlebar
Burley SupaLite Arc
Burley OC bar
Saddle
Corbin custom
Burley Corbin
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
—
Rims
Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Velocity Thracian
Spokes
DT stainless steel
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Front Tire
24 x 1.75" Primo Comet
20 x 1 1/8" Schwalbe Marathon
Rear Tire
26 x 1.50" Primo Racer
26 x 1.00" Schwalbe Marathon
Wheel Size
Front: 24", Rear: 26" wheels
Front: 20", Rear: 26" wheels

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

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