How's this for a first tandem
07-14-14, 05:57 PM
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How's this for a first tandem
I've been looking for a first tandem for a while now. Both my son and my wife will join me on this bike. Any thoughts on this one? Is it a decent price? Does it really have 24" wheels?
https://longisland.craigslist.org/bik/4559711201.html
Thanks
Tom
https://longisland.craigslist.org/bik/4559711201.html
Thanks
Tom
07-14-14, 07:30 PM
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07-14-14, 08:49 PM
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Burley Zydeco was the bottom of the line.
It had 26" wheels and NO lateral, which could make it a bit whippy if two bigger folks stomp on the pedals real hard.
Yes, have ridden the Zydeco model and for casual riding it would be fine.
However the price of $1200 is way to high. They sold for around $1,000 brand new.
400 to 500 bucks would be more like it.
Just our input.
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem
It had 26" wheels and NO lateral, which could make it a bit whippy if two bigger folks stomp on the pedals real hard.
Yes, have ridden the Zydeco model and for casual riding it would be fine.
However the price of $1200 is way to high. They sold for around $1,000 brand new.
400 to 500 bucks would be more like it.
Just our input.
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem
07-14-14, 09:28 PM
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If you and your stokers are strong, you'd be happier on a Trek T50/T100/T200 which can be found for $500 ± The Trek is a bit heavier, far better at putting power to the ground, and more stable, those three make it less tiring to ride and faster.
07-15-14, 04:22 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll keep looking.
Tom
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07-15-14, 03:49 PM
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It looks like the price changed to $450. At that price, it's truly worth considering.
