No we have never ridden a tandem before, this will be our first and the size is what makes this perfect, here is what the guy wrote for specs:
The bike weighs 43.4 pounds.
7 speed rear cluster. Shimano Deore LX rear Derailer.
Shimano Acera X front derailer. Triple chainrings. 34, 44, 54
Suntour xc 9000 rear cantilever brakes, as well as drum brake.
BRS 400 brake levers.
Shimano index bar end shifters.
Sansin sealed hubs with 48 spoke hard anodized Wolber rims. The rims are true and in very good shape.
Thanks,
Ravi