VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Burley Zydeco

Velopedia Archive ID 61846

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBurley
ModelZydeco
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID61846
Original MSRP$1,100.00
ColorsChinese red
SizesCaptain 19"/stoker 15"
Weight41 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 Alivio
CranksetTracer aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketTange-Seiki sealed, 124 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-187 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger
HandlebarBurley 6061 T6 aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemBurley chromoly
SaddleVetta Comfort
SeatpostHsin Lung aluminum, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsSuzue Sealed-tech Tandem
RimsWeinmann 4019, 36-hole
SpokesOrient steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.50" Cheng Shin
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 27, 2026.