Mongoose Wanderer $250 tandem (has an eccentric! woot!)
07-10-08, 09:36 AM
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Mongoose Wanderer $250 tandem (has an eccentric! woot!)
I noticed someone selling one of these locally on Craigslist:
https://cgi.ebay.com/MONGOOSE-26-Wand...QQcmdZViewItem
Of course the CL seller wanted $250 for it
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)
https://cgi.ebay.com/MONGOOSE-26-Wand...QQcmdZViewItem
Of course the CL seller wanted $250 for it
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)
07-10-08, 10:18 AM
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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.
07-10-08, 03:28 PM
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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.
