You really can't argue with the idea that buying a tandem from a quality bike shop. Certainly all of my other bikes, except my current road race bike which I bought from Bikesdirect, have been bought at that quality shop. The only reason I mention buying it from Walmart at all is that you may know others out there who would be interested in trying a tandem, but can't or won't spend the minimum of around $1500 for the average good quality lower priced model.
This is a reasonable mount for a pittance. My riding shorts, helmet, shoes, and glasses together cost me more than this whole bike.
It rides reasonably well, and yes we're happy with it. I can imagine us up-grading this bike and buying a much better one in the future too.
More in a few days.