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Bikes: 1966 Dawes Double Blue, 1976 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1975 Raleigh Sprite 27, 1980 Univega Viva Sport, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1984 Lotus Classique, 1976 Motobecane Grand Record
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Question from tandem-ignorant member
This Gitane tandem may be about to fall into my lap, and I need to decide whether to step out of the way before it does. My ignorance of tandems is almost total, but I note that this one has a curved seat tube for the stoker. I would guess that this is to shorten the wheelbase somewhat while still leaving enough space for the stoker to squeeze in. Is that the case? And does that suggest that this is a racer-ish model, as opposed to one oriented more toward general recreation riding or possibly light touring?
Last edited by jonwvara; 02-06-23 at 08:30 PM.
Reason: "Orientated" is not a word.