I've had quite a bit of response to my search and have several bikes "in view" right now. But I came across an ad for a Burley Duet down in New Jersey that I'm going to look at this weekend. I'll be down that way visiting family, so I thought , what the heck....might as well take a look.
Got a few details on the bike and would like some feedback on whether it's a fair deal. Here's the story -It's a 1993 Burley Duet bought new by the present owner. It's got a Shimano front derailleur and a Suntour rear -don't know which models -, bar end shifters, rear drum brake, Diacompe brakes, and 700 cm wheels . The owner says there are less than 500 miles on the bike and it "shows as new". Oh, color is gloss black with white logo lettering. He's asking $600 for it. I must admit that the price is a big factor - our limit is @ $1000-1200 for a "first-time" tandem. I don't want to shell out several thousand and find out a month later that my stoker/wife would rather paddle a canoe together than ride a tandem!

So, is this tandem a good buy, or is the age of the bike make it something to pass up? Anything in particular I should look for/be careful of on this bike? Need some feedback ASAP as I'm planning on checking out the bike Sunday. So........?