Old 02-04-09 | 10:01 AM
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Bikes: 2005 Trek T2000 tandem, Giant TCR, Eddie Merckx Majestic Ti, Fuji Team, Giant Revel 29er, Windsor Clockwork (Orange) fixie, and a BikTrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 fat tire eBike

Originally Posted by Monoborracho
Given the increased weights and dynamics of a tandem, does anyone have any thoughts about safety or is it anymore of a concern than it would be on a single bike?

Has anyone installed or used a stem riser on a tandem?

Thanks.
Yes. They work fine. A stem riser is subject to its maximum stress from a strong rider pulling on the bars in a climb, and that's the same on a tandem as it is for a single. No more concern necessary than on a single.
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