Originally Posted by
Chris_W
I'd call it a death machine: "Look Mum, no brakes! Aaaaggghhh! [Splat!]" It may have a coaster brake (pedal backwards to engage) but they are barely functional on a single bike, let alone on a tandem.
While it won't stop on a dime my fully restored 1963 Schwinn Bicycle Built for Two stops fine with a coaster brake and single caliper in the front :-)