Originally Posted by
bikingshearer
Why is the guy always in the front? The party-line reason is that the man weighs more and it easier for the heavier person as captain holding up the tandem (and the stoker) at stop signs, stop lights, etc.
The real reason? Testoterone. Pure and simple.
1 part testosterone
1 part the man is usually the better bike handler
1 part the man is usually taller and fits better on the front