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Have you ever seen a siamese tandem bike like this?

Very cool: Two people, two seats, two sets of handlebars, four pedals, two wheels. They were chatting in a relaxed manner as they pedaled down Lincoln today. Anyone seen a tandem like this before? 

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on May 29, 2012 at 10:48pm

Near as I can make out that doesn't exist.

Good job on the quick photo.

Permalink Reply by Michelle S on May 30, 2012 at 7:26am

Must be a custom job.

 

I thought it was really cool as they rode by but now that I'm thinking through details, I can't imagine sharing steering responsibilities with someone else, no matter how well I get along with them.

Permalink Reply by Liz on May 30, 2012 at 9:44am

Not quite as cool as the tandem unicycle. 

http://youtu.be/TqkZlV2Psu8

Permalink Reply by djm on May 30, 2012 at 12:54pm

Ive seen old side-by-side (or "sociable") bikes in museums but I havent seen a modern one in person.

More info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociable

http://citynoise.org/article/917

:djm

Permalink Reply by April on May 30, 2012 at 3:30pm

Here's a recumbent version: http://www.justtwobikes.com/models_dual.html 

I love the attachable umbrella option!

Permalink Reply by April on May 30, 2012 at 3:32pm

...and an adorable video!

Permalink Reply by April on May 30, 2012 at 3:55pm

I'm sure it's just like riding a bike..... *chuckle*

Permalink Reply by Brad V on May 30, 2012 at 4:45pm

I thought I saw a tandem with the front person sitting in a recumbent position and a traditional seating position in the rear.  Their faces didn't seem that far apart so probably easier to converse?

Permalink Reply by LarryN on May 30, 2012 at 7:53pm

Saw this on the LFP a few years back:

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on May 30, 2012 at 7:58pm

I wonder if the seat post transom is adjustable to account for differing rider weights and to help stabilize the CG over the wheels to keep the bike from pulling to the heavy side. 

Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on May 30, 2012 at 10:11pm
I think it's the same two people in Michelle's pic that are in Larry's pics. Still together after all that time while sharing steering duties. Now that's true love!
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on May 30, 2012 at 11:11pm

that picture is just outside my office and there will be a commuter pit stop there on Wednesday morning of Bike To Work Week.  We will look out for them!

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