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1999 Burley Duet

Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels · 40.5 lb published weight.

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Archive #82533
Model year
1999
Category
Tandem
Original MSRP
$2,249.00
Sizes
Captain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21"
Colors
Hotrod Red
Weight
40.5 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
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1999 archived details

Published colors
Hotrod Red
Frame
True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive
Original equipment
Tandem Mix

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Original buildTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive · Tandem Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

3 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Captain 20.5"/stoker 18"captain 22"/stoker 19.5"captain 23.5"/stoker 21"

Published colors

Hotrod Red

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley Exclusive
ForkBurley
Fork MaterialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley exclusive, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano 105, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom BracketBurley Tandem precision sealed, 121mm spindle
BB Shell Width82mm Special Tandem
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic

Brakes

BrakesTektro 917A brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRitchey Road Logic Comp
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBurley chromoly/Ritchey CompLite
SaddleSelle Italia Future Race
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 26.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Tandem HF-07
RimsFront: Bontrager Fairlane Symmetric, Rear: Bontrager Fairlane Asymmetric, 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 · 5 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center438 mm
Wheelbase1730 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build53/42/30T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.94:1 Highest4.82:1 Total range514%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.6 mph Highest gear34.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick
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Chain · Original
Shimano CN-HG72

1/2 x 3/32"

Pedals · Original
Ritchey Logic
More parts (7)Fewer parts
Saddle · Original
Selle Italia Future Race
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shifters · Original
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Handlebar · Original
Ritchey Road Logic Comp
Seatpost · Original
Ritchey Expert

26.6mm diameter

Headset · Original
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Hubs · Original
Shimano Tandem HF-07

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Front tire
700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick
Drivetrain
9-speed
Seatpost diameter
26.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Burley Tandem precision sealed, 121mm spindle · 82mm Special Tandem
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Burley · True Temper Tandem chromoly, Burley exclusive, unicrown crown

Archived: Group: Tandem Mix · Shifters: Shimano 105 STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Shimano 105, 30/42/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Burley Tandem precision sealed, 121mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Tektro 917A brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Front: Bontrager Fairlane Symmetric, Rear: Bontrager Fairlane Asymmetric, 48-hole · Hubs: Shimano Tandem HF-07 · Front tire: 700 x 25c Ritchey Tom Slick

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic · Handlebar: Ritchey Road Logic Comp · Stem: Burley chromoly/Ritchey CompLite · Seatpost: Ritchey Expert, 26.6mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Future Race · Pedals: Ritchey Logic

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