Why Ride a Tandem?

Driving a normal one rider bicycle is a very valuable experience, but a duo adds a new dimension to cycling. Tandemists choose different lengths for different reasons bike:

* A cyclist in tandem allows two different strengths and different abilities to ride together pleausurably. Fastest runners do not need to wait for a slower, slower runners do not have to fight to try to follow the faster runners.

* A change in both fundamentally solitary, individualistic activity cycling in shared experiences that can be used by the couple.

* One time enables people with disabilities who can not ride a bike instead of sharing in the joy of cycling.

* A tandem can allow parents to share a ride in an adult-level speed and distance with the child.

* A tandem is the most urgent for cyclists who enjoy riding sensations at high speed.

Whatever your reasons for choosing (or considering) a tandem, this article will try to discuss certain things that every tandemist to learn.

Guide Using Tandem

From Tandem

Captain

1. Standing astride the frame, both feet on the ground and up.

2. Spread your legs apart and brace the top tube of the tandem on one foot to add stability. You have legs far enough apart that the pedals Stoker will be able to play without hitting your shins.

3. Block brakes work together that will not roll while the driver of the mountain.

Stoker: While keeping your weight centered on the bike as much as you can:

1. Rotate the pedals closer to the position of substance use as a stage.

2. Lifted into the saddle, put his foot on the pedal.

3. Clip in, tighten the rope or do anything else you need to do to be ready to ride.

4. Rotate the pedal to the starting position favored by the master.

5. Let the captain that you are ready to go.

Captain: Put your foot on the pedal height, and press hard. This will at the same time:

o let you use the pedals as a step to lift yourself high enough to put himself in the saddle ... and:

o Apply the chain drive, causing the bike to gain speed.

Do not coast to try to clip or click in tandem with the well until up to speed, but quite difficult to balance the low speed without trying to find a toeclip tough at the same time.

Stoker: Give all you have to get the bike to get running quickly.

After the engine is at the speed of maneuver, the captain you may need to shore to be cut out, so be prepared.

This may seem complicated, but with a little practice it becomes second nature. This technique ensures a startup, safe smooth fast.

High Position of The Handlebars On The Bike Tandem

Because the frame must contain two riders in tandem, the possibility of finding one that fits perfectly with the driver much lower than the case with a solo motorcycle.

In general it is better for a runner wider front, especially for an inexperienced team, but this does not mean absolute rule.

Where there is a need for compromise in the installation, it is preferable to ensure that cycling as captain. In particular, the front frame should not be too large for the captain to be able to straddle both groin permission. Since the master shall spread my legs farther apart than usual to balance the extra weight like a mountain Stoker Stoker, cleaning should be higher than required. On the other hand, if the front frame is on the small side, a higher / longer handlebar stem can usually be redeemed.

For Stoker, was not really necessary to be able to ride the course to be both. Therefore, the frame size is generally considered "too big" to one may be perfectly reasonable for a driver, with the assumption that the right handlebar stem is used to provide a good position.

In general, a slightly higher handlebar for tandem mists not recommended especially for her speed. In the case of the captain, the bar to help reduce fatigue upper body associated with handling the longer, heavier bike. In the driver case, a slightly more vertical position to give a better view, and there is less aerodynamic than the penalty for the more upright position on a driver in tandem.

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