Folding Tandem Bicycles
You have three options when it comes to adding a folding tandem bicycle to your bike collection. Your first option is to buy a folding tandem bicycle. The manufacturers that make folding tandem bikes include: Bilenky, Calfee, Davidson and Co-Motion. Some of the models you may be interested in include: the Bilenky Cosmo-Comfort Travel Tandem, the Bilenky Siganture Tinker, ariZona Tandem Davis Double, the Bob Brown, the Burly rumba S & S Tandem, the Burly Duet S & S and the Bushnell Road Tandem.
Your second option is to get your regular tandem retrofitted with a special coupling device called the S & S Coupling™. This device is a lug nut that allows for quick connecting and disconnecting of tandem bike sections. If this is an option that you are interested in, then you will want to take your tandem to a bike mechanic or bike shop that has experience with this bike modification.
The third option that you have is to buy a trail-a-bike system. These half bike trailers are great for families. They can turn just about any adult bike into a folding tandem. The trailer can be attached or detached as needed.
One of trail-a-bike products that is available is the Chariot Catch’em Trail-a-Bike. This tandem add on is designed for children between the ages of 5 and 8. It connects to an adult bike with a secure coupling. It has its own 6 speed shifting set-up which will help children learn how to shift their bike when their ready to go out on their own. This tandem trailer retails for under $300.
Tandem bicycles are the perfect way for couples to exercise together and for families to experience the joy of riding together. Learn about the history of tandem bike, the terminology that is associated with tandems and the variations that tandems come in. If you are a fan of the classic lowrider car, or if you grew up in the 60s or 70s, then you are going to love lowrider bikes. These fun bicycles offer you the chance to rekindle memories from your childhood and relish the tales of customizing your first bike. Learn how to identify a good deal when shopping for used tandem bicycles. Folding tandem bicycles can come pre-made, or they can be made from retrofitting a regular tandem with a special coupling device.
By Sarah Freeland
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