Thread: Harsh riding tandems
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Old 07-04-13 | 04:16 AM
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Bikes: Custom 650B tandem by Bob Brown, 650B tandem converted from Santana Arriva, Santana Noventa, Boulder Bicycle 700C, Gunnar Sport

Originally Posted by Ritterview
I think that any discussion of ride on a tandem has to be in context of the tire width.

Our 26" wheel-equipped steel Burley Rock 'N Roll with 1.25" tires is a lot smoother than our Calfee Dragonfly with 25 mm tires. I've ordered 28 mm tires, to see how much smoother we can make it.
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Very true. Lower pressure and flexible tires are the key to smooth ride. Wider tires allow lower pressure and smooth ride. There are some harsh stiff wide tires out there.
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