Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
I'm not sure what you mean by older, but other than maybe Jack taylor, most pre-80s tandems, and nearly all production tandems, are too flexy and too short at the stoker position with too short a wheel base.
I agree. I've ridden a few older tandems, including a very limited production Paramount, and they are flexy as all get out.
I would not consider one except for the most casual riding and then you still have to figure out where to keep it.
If you want "vintage" get at least a 90's or up tandem with oversized tubes or you will be riding a noodle.