Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 77147
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Burley |
| Model | Rumba Softride |
| Bicycle type | Tandem (road) |
| Archive ID | 77147 |
| Original MSRP | $1,950.00 |
| Colors | Sapphire blue |
| Sizes | Captain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21" |
| Weight | 42.2 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive |
| Fork | Burley |
| Fork material | True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley-Exclusive, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Component group | Tandem Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Burley Special Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Burley Tandem precision sealed, 122mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 82mm Special Tandem |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Avenger |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Burley Racing, aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Burley chromoly |
| Saddle | Vetta Comfort |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Tandem HF-05 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Matrix Vapor, 48-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
|---|---|
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1730 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 55 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.