Originally Posted by
TandemGeek
What's the advantage or benefit vs. stepping over the top tube on a road tandem?
- You're less likely to mar the finish on your top tube with your cleated cycling shoe.
- It's actually a more natural movement once you get the leg swing down.
- It's the most effective way of breaking the rear-kick mount/dismount habit
- It will define you as a true tandem afficianado and master of your ride craft (not really; it looks dorky but what the heck.)
You forgot that by stepping over the bars you don't kick the stoker who is standing right there and about to tell you how great the ride was. On a tandem that's quite critical if you want to ride again.
I'm not flexible enough to do either bar or seat kick so I actually have to step over the top tube. Embarrassing.
cdr
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