Tandem Bicycle : What is it?
| The tandem bicycle is essentially an extended-length bike that has two or more seats and two or more pedal sets. The speed and power of a tandem bicycle is about the same as a regular bicycle because even if it has double the pedalling power, it still has the same wind resistance as a single-rider bike. The front rider of the tandem bicycle is known as the steersman, captain, or pilot. The rear rider is called the navigator, stoker, or rear admiral. Older tandem bicycles were made by welding two bicycle frames together. Modern tandem bicycles are now made with improved frame designs and components to take on the added stress and weight of the multiple riders. |
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Kinds of Tandem Bicycles include the following: |
Two-seater tandem bicycles
This type of tandem bicycle is for two people. It has two seats and two sets of pedals. Triplets
This type of tandem bicycle is for three people. It has three seats and three sets of pedals. Quads
This type of tandem bicycle is for four people. It has four seats and four sets of pedals. |
Wheels and suspension. For off-road terrain, choose a tandem bicycle with 26-inch wheels and suspension. For road riding, choose one that uses 700C wheels. For greater versatility and durability in road, trail, and expedition touring, choose a tandem bicycle with 26-inch wheels. |
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