one more thing, I should add that especially when I mount the tandem, the bike comes almost all the way to the ground as I can't swing my leg up and around the stokers handlebars with the cow horns! Whatever works, man. Try not to be so self conscience. Yer how old, and still getting our there to ride? Took Dad out water skiing on his 65th birthday. He got up the first try-just like riding a bike. Mom had to try a few times, but we got her up! Have fun man. We only go around once!