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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 2006 Burley Samba and 2005 Burley Samba.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2006 Burley Samba52/42/30T · 11–32T · 9-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.

2005 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
2006 Burley Samba
2005 Burley Samba
Overview
Model Year
2006
2005
Brand
Burley
Burley
Model
Samba
Samba
Bicycle Type
Tandem (mountain)
Tandem (mountain)
Original MSRP
$1,549.00
$1,499.00
Colors
Hunter Green, Strawberry Red
Ghost Gray, Firebird
Sizes
S, M, L
S, M, L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
True Temper Verus
True Temper Verus custom butted
Fork
Burley
Burley
Fork Material
True Temper Verus
True Temper chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Tandem Mix
Tandem Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.7
SRAM MRX Comp
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, clamp-on
Shimano Sora, clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
Truvativ Touro, 30/42/52 teeth
TruVativ Touro, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73
Sunrace CN99, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid FR-5 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 Pro
TruVativ
Stem
Ritchey Pro 31.8
TruVativ XR/Burley adjustable
Saddle
Velo
Velo
Seatpost
Ritchey Logic
Ritchey Comp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Burley sealed cartridge bearing
Burley sealed
Rims
Weinmann Zac 2000, 40-hole
Weinmann Zac 2000, 40-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Geax Easy Rider
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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