Lowest1.00:1
Highest4.73:1
Total range473%
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1997 Burley Samba
Original specifications: 26" wheels · 39.8 lb published weight · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #64088- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Tandem
- Original MSRP
- $1,500.00
- 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
- 26 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Jet black
- Frame
- True Temper Tandem chromoly, butted
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, butted · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper Tandem chromoly, butted |
| Fork | Burley |
| Fork Material | True Temper Tandem chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Sachs Centera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Burley Tandem precision sealed, 117 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 82mm Threadless |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Burley 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Burley chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta Comfort |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Tandem |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 4019, 40-hole |
| Spokes | Marwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.40" Specialized Nimbus III |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1730 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Add your rear tire size to calculate speedHow 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 1.40" Specialized Nimbus III
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Aluminum micro-adjust
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.40" Specialized Nimbus III
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.6 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Burley Tandem precision sealed, 117 mm spindle · 82mm Threadless
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Burley · True Temper Tandem chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-400i · Front derailleur: Sachs Centera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano STX-RC · Crankset: Sugino Fuse Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Burley Tandem precision sealed, 117 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Weinmann 4019, 40-hole · Hubs: Shimano Tandem · Front tire: 26 x 1.40" Specialized Nimbus III
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger · Handlebar: Burley 6061 T6 aluminum · Stem: Burley chromoly · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta Comfort · Pedals: Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
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