Originally Posted by
base2
The best tandem you can buy is the one that makes you feel ok with your girlfriend as Captain & you as a helpful stoker supporting wherever she decides you both should go.
Hint: The solution to your inquiry is not about finding the right bike.
I completely understand what you mean B2 with your post. But I have spoken to my girlfriend before making this post about all the options and she really wanted to be stoker. I respect that is some cases men just want to be in front to have the "control" but it is not like that at all.
Biking is something that we have wanted to do together and she has little to no experience on bikes. So forcing her to learn all about biking and the responsibly of being captain all at once may force her away from the sport, not into it.
Also someone else bought up a good point. The height difference isn't too large, so we may be able to trade positions once she becomes comfortable on a bike which would be great!
Thanks for your post