Originally Posted by cornucopia72

If the bike fits you and your stoker. If you can test ride it and do not mind the bar end shifters. And if the bike is in the condition described. Then I think it is an excellent deal because the price is right and you would be saving on freight. We own a Duet as the one you describe. We keep it a as rainy day tandem and to lend to friends. It is a very comfortable bike that is very easy to keep on a straight line.

If I were you, I would make sure I bring down a car or some means to bring it back home just in case.