DH and I test rode a tandem while at Bike Virginia. I was surprised to find that I really didn't mind not steering and not shifting, as long as DH communicated to me what he was doing. I loved being able to look around, really scan well for cars, and take pictures.
I think I'd have to be in the right mood to ride a tandem on a particular day, but it definitely didn't bother me as much as I thought it would.
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08-10-2010, 04:52 AM #1
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08-10-2010, 04:57 AM #2
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That's awesome! We've been tandeming for 13 years or so and absolutely love it. We have a co-motion and I can't say enough good things obout the bike. We have a "speedster" and have considered adding the periscope to the collection - the back seat post gives you lot's of flexibility to who is in the back, kids, hubby, what ever.
Enjoy the daylights out of that thing!!!
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08-10-2010, 06:27 AM #3
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Way to go!
Our Co-Mo tandem is the best thing we ever bought. So much better than a boat or a camper or a cabin. One time a survey asked if we "owned a Recreational Vehicle" and we looked at each other and said "yes."Each day is a gift, that's why it is called the present.
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08-10-2010, 06:43 AM #4
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I love hearing that others have Co-Motion bikes and love them. This is definitely not a cheap toy (I know a lot of non-cyclists would
Originally Posted by malkin
at what we're paying--even with a 10% discount from the shop, since the owner is a close friend), but one that I know will get TONS of use over the years.
I think I will enjoy the occasional ride on it, too...though I can forget trying to see anything ahead of us--hubby is 6'2" and very broad-shouldered (I am just under 5'4"). I love the idea of taking along a camera to photograph things while we're on the move...or maybe making some videos, too!
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08-10-2010, 01:10 PM #5
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re. tandem control issues
Remember the rule:
The captain controls the bike;
the stoker controls the captain!Each day is a gift, that's why it is called the present.
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08-10-2010, 05:12 PM #6
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That sounds about right! Originally Posted by malkin
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