Comments on: Tandem Bicycle Touring: Everything You Need To Know https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/ Bikepacking, Bicycle Touring, Equipment, Testing, Videos Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:22:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 By: S Brown https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-4543 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:55:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-4543 This is the first article/video that was really helpful in understanding the roles, pros and cons of tandem riding. We are still debating, but I feel like i’m ready to be a stoker so I don’t feel so guilty about holding my partner back when we do our week-long biking/camping trip.

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By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-4032 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 21:33:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-4032 In reply to Richard Newton.

You’ll have to look through the baggage allowances for each of the airlines, I’m afraid!

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By: Richard Newton https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-4031 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 13:20:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-4031 Hi We are cycling from Scotland to Budapest next summer on a Tandem, but are having problems finding how to get the tandem back after the ride, any suggestions?
It’s a fix frame bike so 250cm long Ryanair don’t take tandems, and the train appears to be €400 , many thanks Richard

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By: maria https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-3407 Wed, 10 May 2017 04:22:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-3407 In reply to Sharkies Skater.

Really grateful for the advice. Excellent!

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By: Sharkies Skater https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-3406 Wed, 10 May 2017 03:16:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-3406 In reply to maria.

You definitely need handlebar brakes, so that the pilot who can see what is going on has full control in an emergency. Remember that both pedals are on the same chain and move in synchrony, you do not want a blind stoker continuing to power into an emergency situation when the pilot is trying to stop. Multi-speed is highly recommended to get up a hill. It is not recommended to have a newbie cyclist as a pilot, the pilot should develop good bike handling skills on a single bike before piloting a tandem. I also recommend basket-style toeclips: easy to get into and out of but keeps you from losing contact with the pedals. BTW I have a racing tandem for comfort and light frame, but we’re not a Ferrari we’re an old lady’s Mercedes 🙂

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By: maria https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-3405 Wed, 10 May 2017 03:05:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-3405 In reply to Sharkies Skater.

Thank you! Is it easier, for example, to ride a one speeed, or multi speed? Pedal brakes versus Handla bar brakes? we want the easiest experience possible…

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By: Sharkies Skater https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-3404 Wed, 10 May 2017 03:03:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-3404 In reply to Lisa Ft Collins.

We have a team with a 5’3 lady and a 6’2 man. The lady has to be the pilot because the man, her husband, is the one who is blind. You do need a bike with a small pilot configuration for that, the Cannondale T2 M/S is popular.

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By: Sharkies Skater https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-3403 Wed, 10 May 2017 02:58:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-3403 In reply to maria.

Just like any bike, it has to fit the purpose and the riders – except here you need to fit two riders. If you ride on asphalt get a road bike with narrow tires to work less hard, if you ride on gravel get a bike with wider tires. You need to make sure the standover height is ok for both the pilot and the stoker. I got the Cannondale T2 M/S because of its small size and adjustability. Pilot fits 5′ to 6′, Stoker about the same. Best for a team of 2 small people or where the pilot is small.

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By: maria https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-3402 Wed, 10 May 2017 00:10:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-3402 In reply to Sharkies Skater.

Hi Sharkies… Can you recommend a tandem for blind / visually impaired or do you have tips for how to buy one; whatto look for? thanks!

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By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com https://www.cyclingabout.com/tandem-bicycle-touring/#comment-3096 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 01:37:00 +0000 https://www.cyclingabout.com/?p=2913#comment-3096 In reply to Lisa Ft Collins.

Yes, of course. 🙂

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