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1998 Burley Rumba S&S

Velopedia Archive ID 70921

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBurley
ModelRumba S&S
Bicycle typeTandem (folding)
Archive ID70921
Original MSRP$2,650.00
ColorsSapphire blue
SizesCaptain 22"/stoker 19.5"
Weight42 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 RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetBurley Special Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketBurley Tandem precision sealed, 122mm spindle
BB shell width82mm Special Tandem
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Tandem HF-05
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.