Lowest1.00:1
Highest4.15:1
Total range415%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.5; rear size isn’t listed.
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1995 Burley Samba
Original specifications: 26" wheels · 39.8 lb published weight · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #35013- Model year
- 1995
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $1,400.00
- Sizes
- Captain 18"/stoker 15", captain 19.5"/stoker 17", captain 21"/stoker 18.5"
- Colors
- Jet black
- Weight
- 39.8 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 24 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1995 archived details
- Published colors
- Jet black
- Frame
- True Temper / 4130 chromoly, oversize, double-butted
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTrue Temper / 4130 chromoly, oversize, double-butted · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper / 4130 chromoly, oversize, double-butted |
| Fork | Burley Tandem |
| Fork Material | True Temper 4130 chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus C90, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Fuse Tandem 500, 28/44/54 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | DID Supershift, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | MKS alloy MTE, w/Cateye clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Suntour XC Pro brakes, Dia-Compe FSE levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger OS-H2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | True Temper MTB 22" 6061 Light alloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Burley chromoly oversize |
| Saddle | Vetta Gel Lite |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-243, 26.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Suntour Superbe Tandem (threaded drum-brake) |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 2121, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Union stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 4 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 439.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1747.5 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 58.4 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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26 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III
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MKS alloy MTE
w/Cateye clips & straps
Shimano Alivio SGS
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Kalloy SP-243
26.6 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.6 mm
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Burley Tandem · True Temper 4130 chromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-400 · Front derailleur: Shimano Altus C90, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio SGS · Crankset: Sugino Fuse Tandem 500, 28/44/54 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth · Chain: DID Supershift, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Suntour XC Pro brakes, Dia-Compe FSE levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Weinmann 2121, 36-hole · Hubs: Suntour Superbe Tandem (threaded drum-brake) · Front tire: 26 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger OS-H2 · Handlebar: True Temper MTB 22" 6061 Light alloy · Stem: Burley chromoly oversize · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-243, 26.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta Gel Lite · Pedals: MKS alloy MTE, w/Cateye clips & straps
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