Everyone has given some great advice. C&V tandems should be hung on a wall as art. If you are serious about actually riding you would be better served with a relatively newer bike! Also, 26" wheels are THE standard for the road by some manufactures. The wheels are much stronger than 700c. Do some research in the tandem forums before you buy. I bet you local community has a tandem club. My wife and I belong to our local club & they are simply a great group of folks. In fact I basically only ride my single bike to stay in shape for tandem riding. Most fun you can have on a bike!