justcrankn

I am interested in input on tandem handling in heavy cross winds. I have no problem countersteering in the wind but I hate fighting handlebars that are tugging back and forth.
I will be changing the fork from 55mm rake to 44mm rake (for other reasons). Will this help significantly? Would a theoretical fork with NO rake handle completely neutral?
Our rims are about 31mm deep with 24 fat bladed spokes. How would it compare to a 21mm Aerospoke with 32 round spokes - like Zonatandem's front wheel. Would the side profile difference be of any significance.
Are there other mechanical factors?
Ed