Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Burley Rumba

Velopedia Archive ID 86888

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Burley
Model	Rumba
Bicycle type	Tandem (road)
Archive ID	86888
Original MSRP	$1,699.00
Colors	Sapphire Blue
Sizes	Captain 20.5"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 19.5", captain 23.5"/stoker 21"
Weight	40.5 lb

Frameset

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	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Tandem Mix
Shifters	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Burley Special Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket	Burley Tandem precision sealed, 117mm 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

Brakes	Tektro 917A brakes, Shimano RSX STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar	Ritchey Road Logic Pro
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Burley chromoly/Ritchey CompLite
Saddle	Selle Italia Future Race
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Tandem HF-05
Rims	Front: Bontrager Fairlane Symmetric, Rear: Bontrager Fairlane Asymmetric, 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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	438 mm
Wheelbase	1730 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm

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