VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Burley Samba

Velopedia Archive ID 64088

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBurley
ModelSamba
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID64088
Original MSRP$1,500.00
ColorsJet black
SizesCaptain 18"/stoker 15", captain 19.5"/stoker 17", captain 21"/stoker 18.5"
Weight39.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, butted
ForkBurley
Fork materialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurSachs Centera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketBurley Tandem precision sealed, 117 mm spindle
BB shell width82mm Threadless
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger
HandlebarBurley 6061 T6 aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBurley chromoly
SaddleVetta Comfort
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Tandem
RimsWeinmann 4019, 40-hole
SpokesMarwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.40" Specialized Nimbus III
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center438 mm
Wheelbase1730 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.