VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Burley Duet

Velopedia Archive ID 71542

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBurley
ModelDuet
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID71542
Original MSRP$2,200.00
ColorsHot rod red
SizesCaptain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21"
Weight40.5 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Tandem, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom bracketBurley Tandem precision sealed, 122mm spindle
BB shell width82mm Special Tandem
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-700 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger
HandlebarBurley Racing, aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemBurley chromoly
SaddleVetta SL
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Tandem HF-07
RimsMatrix Vapor, 48-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center438 mm
Wheelbase1730 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.