VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Burley Samba

Velopedia Archive ID 86904

Overview

Model year1999
BrandBurley
ModelSamba
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID86904
Original MSRP$1,549.00
ColorsPassion Purple
SizesCaptain 18"/stoker 15", captain 19.5"/stoker 17", captain 21"/stoker 18.5"
Weight39.8 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
ShiftersGrip Shift Centera
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetBurley Special Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketBurley Tandem precision sealed, 124mm 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

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRitchey Force
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBurley chromoly/Ritchey CompLite
SaddleSelle Italia Future Race
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Tandem HF-05
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 40-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.10" Ritchey Crossbite
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center438 mm
Wheelbase1730 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.