You need to take the bike to a LBS to see if it can be converted. If it was built as a single speed it is entirely possible you cannot change it. If you can change it, you will need a complete build kit (derailleurs, shifters, cranks, chainrings, cassette, new hub possibly, cabling, etc.) which may cost almost as much as a new bike.
You do not want a single speed tandem, so if you cannot convert it, it won't be worth much.
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05-23-2006, 06:48 AM #1
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05-23-2006, 07:22 AM #2
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A friend of mine had a tandem like this bike when we were kids and we rode that bike everywhere! But...both of us were pedaling which makes all the difference. I don't think I could pedal a single speed tandem up our hills with 50# of child on the backseat who is not pedaling!
Especially considering this bike is probably steel. I think I'll still go take a look at it for old times sake. If we lived in town and always rode on pavement I wouldn't hesitate, it is a cool looking bike.
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05-23-2006, 07:52 AM #3
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Ohhh, now I'm excited. My LBS called me back and said they can make the bike a 7/9 speed for around $300. They would use a Nexus internal gear system.
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05-23-2006, 08:23 AM #4
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Well that's very cool!
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05-23-2006, 08:38 AM #5
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I was going to suggest checking Sheldon Brown's site, I think he did somthing similar to a Bianchi San Jose. Sounds like you may end up with a fun toodle around tandem!
Originally Posted by Prairiedog
Ohhh, now I'm excited. My LBS called me back and said they can make the bike a 7/9 speed for around $300. They would use a Nexus internal gear system.
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05-25-2006, 11:55 AM #6
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I didn't end up buying that bike. The owner decided that after 30 years of the bike collecting dust it was worth $500. Forget that. Glad I didn't have my heart set on it but it sure put a damper on my fond teen memories. So the search for a tandem continues...
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