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11-07-09, 10:34 AM
I purchased this Burley Samba tandem earlier this summer in order to do longer family rides with our 7 year old. I am guessing that this is a very early Burley production year? Early 80's? It has all Suntour equipment including nice labeled "barcons". 6 speed in back, 3 rings up front. 26" wheels. Shifting is very exact. I am not sure if someone updated it to have road drops. I paid $425 for it. (I sold an old Schwinn Twinn for $350 so it was really only $75 out of pocket)
My son absolutely loves riding it. And I actually feel like I can zip along on this thing even when he's is not peddling. Nice having the 26" wheels so I can carry spares for the whole family that are all using the same wheel size.
I even managed to get my wife on this thing too!
It has been a good introduction to the world of tandem cycling. I am sure it will not be out last tandem. Any info would be appreciated.
thanks,
chris
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/banikek/BurleySamba.jpg
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/banikek/BurleySambaiso.jpg
My son absolutely loves riding it. And I actually feel like I can zip along on this thing even when he's is not peddling. Nice having the 26" wheels so I can carry spares for the whole family that are all using the same wheel size.
I even managed to get my wife on this thing too!
It has been a good introduction to the world of tandem cycling. I am sure it will not be out last tandem. Any info would be appreciated.
thanks,
chris
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/banikek/BurleySamba.jpg
http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab82/banikek/BurleySambaiso.jpg