Originally Posted by
Hermes
........ Control of a tandem under adverse conditions has a lot to do with the stoker's reaction i.e. stoker steer. ......
We're new to the tandem scene but I'm with Hermes on this one. We now have about 1000 miles on our tandem since Feb-09. When an alarming situation occurs, you suddenly have two people reacting and trying to drive the bike, one with a steering mechanism and one without.
We've had two flats, both on the same ride and due to a rim tape problem on the front wheel. Neither was too exciting. I hope it never gets too exciting.
My stoker has a more upright riding position due to a medical conditon and I'm still trying to get her to tuck in behind me and close her eyes on turns above 15 mph.