So, I know this shit has been discussed before, but what are the options out there for tandem road frame and bikes? I’ve let a few good used options go by, but I think I’ve finally got the funding sorted out to at least get a project decently started.
I need something with at least 58/52 seat tubes.
he has an awesome tandem… i posted it a while back… i think it was a 59/52or53 though
How much do you want to spend?
I’m thinking about $700 for a frame + fork. I know that puts me into the lower quality bikes. I might spring for more if I found a nice frame with a seat tube that actually fits me, but I haven’t seen any that large yet.
you should definitely contact that guy mike… i know he wanted like $900 for that custom built… but, he’d probably take less
was it a steel frame?
I’m thinking about $700 for a frame + fork. I know that puts me into the lower quality bikes. I might spring for more if I found a nice frame with a seat tube that actually fits me, but I haven’t seen any that large yet.[/quote]
I know it far exceeds your $700 limit, but I’ve been impressed with the Cannondale tandems I’ve seen, and if you can get a hook-up, you can probably get one totally built for a decent amount.
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I know it far exceeds your $700 limit, but I’ve been impressed with the Cannondale tandems I’ve seen, and if you can get a hook-up, you can probably get one totally built for a decent amount.[/quote]
I had the chance to pick a practically new one up locally for $900 and I let it slip by. 
I guess I’ll just scour CL 'til the stars align for me.
I’m building one!
zombie, what do you do for money? i must know, b/c you seem to be made of it.
Girlfriend wants to buy us a tandem.
VO has a 59/54 on sale for $1400
http://velo-orange.com/fopita.html56/50 for $1600.
http://velo-orange.com/fopitanew.html