Originally Posted by
Red Rider
What a beautiful bike!
I can't imagine riding our tandem without the Thudbuster. Comfort > speed/looks, IMNTBHO.
We've done a number of centuries on the tandem, including the Marin Century, twice. That's my favorite by far.
I hope you and your stoker enjoy many happy hours on that bike.
Ruthie got a Selle-Anatomica saddle and is pretty comfortable without a thud-buster. Does the changing effective saddle height mess with your knees/pedaling?