I know NOTHING about tandems.
Can anyone give me a couple brand names and models of good beginner-level tandems? (road tandems. I've seen pictures of mtb tandems and don't think that's what I'm after.)
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02-23-2007, 06:15 AM #1
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beginner's tandem?
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02-23-2007, 06:23 AM #2
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We'll be selling our tandem soon. It's a Santana small/small.
Don't know how much we'll be asking... I just know we'll be selling it since we're getting a custom.
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02-23-2007, 07:47 AM #3
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you can take our tandem for a test ride; that's a sure way to learn about them without spending $$
I think it would fit (you and Trek, right?) you perfectly; you are maybe 1" taller than Raleighdon, and Trek is a little shorter than me..
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02-23-2007, 11:49 AM #4
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I'm 5'8" and she's 5'1".
V, what is a "small/small"? I'll look up the bikes after work today.
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02-23-2007, 11:59 AM #5
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okay, you're 1/2" taller than Raleighdon. Great news on the Trek Test~!
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02-23-2007, 12:13 PM #6
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It's the sizing of each of the compartments. The compartments are both labeled as small, but the stoker's top tube is about 1.5 inches shorter than the captain's. I've ridden in both positions on it. I'm 5'5" (almost) and the stoker's compartment is a little small for me. It seemed fine until I started riding a single! The captain's is a bit of a reach, but not awful. I did Cinderella on it as captain.
If you guys want to try it out, you're more than welcome to next time you come down this way.
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02-23-2007, 08:01 PM #7
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Thanks, full details of the Trek tech test over in thread drift. Originally Posted by mimitabby
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