WANTED: Tandem

[Sylvia]

Something else to consider for a child's shorter legs would be the use of crank shorteners. They can be used with an adult length crank arm to effectively shorten the length of the crank for a child. This won't take care of a stand-over height that is too tall for her, but I would think it would help if the seat doesn't go down enough for her to reach the bottom of the pedal stroke. They often come in two sizes: one size for narrow and one size for wide crank arms. So be sure to get the right size for your crank arms if you decide to go this way.

Here is a picture of one type of crank shortener.

[CyclaSutra]

Thanks everyone! That Hase Pino looks pretty sweet. I do have some time until cycling weather in Wyoming so I won't rush the decision.

[CyclaSutra]

We did buy the Brown Cycle custom KidzTandem from craigslist in Idaho Falls. What a deal! Built brand-new a few years ago and been sitting in a bike shop. It was so buttery smooth and easy to pedal. This should last us a few years until she's ready for a real tandem, and now we can sell the WeeHoo iGo recumbent trail-a-bike we've been using 3 years to recoup about 25 percent of the cost. I tried to negotiate the price a bit but after testing it the kid was hanging on my arm and begging right in front of the guy selling it. I had zero bargaining power. LAST time I take the kid to a negotiating session. SMDH. Can't wait for the snow to melt!

[lauraelmore1033]

Wonderful! Maybe I'll spot you two on the STP some time???