First ride impression - Our new RT2
11-19-12, 10:44 AM
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Looks like others have most of your issues/questions covered - especially the need to prioritize your adjustments with proper saddle/pedal position *first*.
You mentioned that the steering seemed sluggish, especially compared to your single.
Yup. The longer wheelbase, weight/weight distribution, etc., all combine to make the steering seem less responsive. Believe it or not, this is a good thing because it relates to the stability of a tandem's ride.
You'll get used to it after a few rides, especially as you maneuver on different surfaces. As you've probably already discovered from the "correct method", starting and stopping are done from a position of balance and stability. On a single, you can quickly regain stability from an off-balance start with a flick of the bars. If you try that on a tandem you'll... Well, you'll find out!
The REAL surprise will come when, after several rides on the tandem, you get back on your single bike! The steering will seem SO quick that you might think the wheel is coming off.
Enjoy!
You mentioned that the steering seemed sluggish, especially compared to your single.
Yup. The longer wheelbase, weight/weight distribution, etc., all combine to make the steering seem less responsive. Believe it or not, this is a good thing because it relates to the stability of a tandem's ride.
You'll get used to it after a few rides, especially as you maneuver on different surfaces. As you've probably already discovered from the "correct method", starting and stopping are done from a position of balance and stability. On a single, you can quickly regain stability from an off-balance start with a flick of the bars. If you try that on a tandem you'll... Well, you'll find out!
The REAL surprise will come when, after several rides on the tandem, you get back on your single bike! The steering will seem SO quick that you might think the wheel is coming off.
Enjoy!
11-19-12, 04:53 PM
#27
Clipless in Coeur d'Alene
You are the one that said
And they called you out on it. They never mentioned bottom bracket height, you did. And they provided examples of how you were wrong.
So, this seems as on topic as your replies to me. Would it have made you happier if they said low recumbent tandems are more difficult to ride than a taller tandem?
Charles
And they called you out on it. They never mentioned bottom bracket height, you did. And they provided examples of how you were wrong.
So, this seems as on topic as your replies to me. Would it have made you happier if they said low recumbent tandems are more difficult to ride than a taller tandem?
Charles
