Radical Tandem Design - I LOVE IT
04-18-21, 06:06 PM
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Radical Tandem Design - I LOVE IT
https://www.mtbici.it/en/bicycles/sp...peedcross.html
In practice I dont know how well it rides or performs but I sure would like to find out. If the best components and frame materials
were used, I think a two seater bike could be amazingly lightweight. AND Compact.
https://web.archive.org/web/202001130...t-competition/
Sold in Italy - Brilliant design IMOP
In practice I dont know how well it rides or performs but I sure would like to find out. If the best components and frame materials
were used, I think a two seater bike could be amazingly lightweight. AND Compact.
https://web.archive.org/web/202001130...t-competition/
Sold in Italy - Brilliant design IMOP
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04-19-21, 10:44 AM
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the design is very limiting: the stoker does not have much space, the seatpost in the rear cannot be adjusted (or only be shortened by sawing off parts of the seattube), and there is a lot of weight on the rear, which will will likely results in poor cornering.
The whole design only allows for upright cycling, and i don't think it will be comfortable to ride for more than 2h. To me it seems like a fair-weather cruiser for people who will ride occassionally for 1 hour or to grab some ice cream.
Regarding the weight, the best performance tandems already come with a frame weight penalty of 'only' 2- 4 pounds, which is still less than most single frames.
Interesting design for sure, but IMO the proven, century-old design still provides the best solution for most applications.
The whole design only allows for upright cycling, and i don't think it will be comfortable to ride for more than 2h. To me it seems like a fair-weather cruiser for people who will ride occassionally for 1 hour or to grab some ice cream.
Regarding the weight, the best performance tandems already come with a frame weight penalty of 'only' 2- 4 pounds, which is still less than most single frames.
Interesting design for sure, but IMO the proven, century-old design still provides the best solution for most applications.
04-19-21, 10:50 AM
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other details i noticed on a second look:
there is no disc brake on the rear, but a v-brake on the bottom tube.
There is not a single bottle holder mount, just one bracket one the side, and no possibility to mount racks.
No fender mounts on this specific model either as it looks, although the design in general should allow fenders.
there is no disc brake on the rear, but a v-brake on the bottom tube.
There is not a single bottle holder mount, just one bracket one the side, and no possibility to mount racks.
No fender mounts on this specific model either as it looks, although the design in general should allow fenders.
04-19-21, 12:12 PM
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The problem I see is that the weight of the stoker is going to be mostly behind the rear wheel. I can't think of any other two wheel vehicle that I have seen where this is the case. I doubt that this design will gain a following.
04-19-21, 07:06 PM
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Have I seen this before? When the hills get high....
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/319403798547620844/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/319403798547620844/
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Should be able to get on the gas early through apex, but watch the drop throttle oversteer.
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Originally Posted by dangerousdanr
The problem I see is that the weight of the stoker is going to be mostly behind the rear wheel. I can't think of any other two wheel vehicle that I have seen where this is the case. I doubt that this design will gain a following.
Funny. I haven't seen the TWO wheeled version of a 911. Also, when you put Mr. and Mrs. Dan in the seats of a 911 the weight distribution is a little more even.
