Carlton_gang
Dirt Disciple
Hi everyone. I'm looking to buy a tandem for me and my partner to ride the Land's End to John O Groat's cycle in our gap year.
I'm looking for some advice for what to look out for when buying older tandems. I know a proper eccentric BB is a must, as well as proper 40 spoke tandem hubs and wheels. It also needs indexed shifting as she won't put up with me rattling away with the gears.
Also some help on frame sizing. My partner is 5'1.5" with 78cm inside leg, and I'm not really sure what size frame she needs because they all seem to have different seat tube angles, I know I need a 23".
Also I should say, if anyone has a tandem that fits these things that they'd be selling, please PM me.
I'm looking for some advice for what to look out for when buying older tandems. I know a proper eccentric BB is a must, as well as proper 40 spoke tandem hubs and wheels. It also needs indexed shifting as she won't put up with me rattling away with the gears.
Also some help on frame sizing. My partner is 5'1.5" with 78cm inside leg, and I'm not really sure what size frame she needs because they all seem to have different seat tube angles, I know I need a 23".
Also I should say, if anyone has a tandem that fits these things that they'd be selling, please PM me.