Tandem Cycling - Burley Zydeco

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fender1
08-26-09, 03:32 PM
I recently picked up this Burley for $150. The rear wheel is not original. It has a 32 spoke mountain bike wheel. Will this wheel be beefy enough for my son and my self with a combined weghit of about 250+?
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/bylar13/011-1.jpg
zonatandem
08-26-09, 06:18 PM
The Zydeco originally sold for just under 1,000 bucks. Such a deal!
Give the 32H wheel a try and see what happens; if you start breaking spokes buy either a 36 or 40 spoke rear wheel.
However, with a 26" wheel the 32 may do just fine.
Enjoy the ride TWObgether!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem