I am new to tandeming and have a question regarding low speed handling. I expect that due to the wheelbase that the tandem will feel slower responding to steering input then a single would, but I am having a sensation of the wheel trying to flop on low speed manuveuring. I have never ridden a tandem before this one but couldn't resist the $150.00 price tag. It is an old Columbia Twosome that was modified by the person I bought it from. I have a feeling that during the buildup by the previous owner there was too much trail allowed in the front wheel geometry. I have seen trail figures run from about 1.9 to 2.6 inches and the trail on this bike appears to be around 3.2 which would seem high and probably explain the low speed steering sensation. I was hoping to get more experienced tandem riders inputs on this. The bike can be seen
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