"Stick bike"? Multiple tubes? Space frame?
IMO, a single tube between 1 1/2" and 2" in diameter will be more than adequate, especially if it's used for low-intensity riding.
What kind of side-by-side (usually called a "sociable") design are you going to build? 3 wheels? 4?
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