Paramount Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Vermont
Posts: 293
Bikes: Paramounts, Raleigh Pros, Colnago, DeRosa, Gios, Masis, Pinarello, R. Sachs, Look, D. Moulton, Witcomb, Motobecane, Bianchis, Fat City, Frejus, Follis, Waterford, Litespeed, d'Autremont, others, mostly '70s-'80s
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About a decade ago, I added a Rodriguez Tucan tadem to our stable of long bikes. This was an entry-level tandem they built for a few years in the 90's that had a straight-gauge, TIG-welded cromoly frame and budget components. Their thinking was to offer a price point bike that had a frame worth upgrading the components over time. I bought it because it has 26" wheels with lots of clearance, it was cheap, and I wanted a better dirt road tandem. I've upgraded most of the components, but it still wins the prize as our ugliest tandem, yet it has become the one my wife most often wants to ride. It's the low gear range and cushy tires that she likes the most, but it does have a very good, stable ride.