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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