Mongoose Wanderer $250 tandem (has an eccentric! woot!)

[Phantoj]

I noticed someone selling one of these locally on Craigslist:

http://cgi.ebay.com/MONGOOSE-26-Wanderer-AL-Tandem-R5006-Bike-Bycicle_W0QQitemZ350077058175QQcmdZViewItem

Of course the CL seller wanted $250 for it :rolleyes:


Looks like one of the better iterations on the cheap tandem theme. They're not using an idler pulley, seem to be employing a real eccentric. Wheels are probably not tandem-rated, but still...

What do you think?


I think tandems are great, and I would recommend my casual hybrid-riding-on-the-bike-path friends to try something like this Wanderer. How about you?


(Not for me, I'll stick with my $650 1998 Cannondale in great condition)

[jgg3]

Hard to see how that thing could get up to 57 pounds. But given the price, I believe the weight more than the other specs.

[Phantoj]

57 pounds is the "shipping weight" in another listing I found.

[StokerPoker]

That is identical to the Pacific Duece AL including the paint and decals (other than the brand/name decals) Mine new was $149.99 at Meijer a few years ago.

[zonatandem]

You get what you pay for.
Quality lasts.