Classic 26" wheeled MTB tandem that I repurposed for a fun with the grand kids street machine. I replaced the fork with a new Surly fork so I could upgrade the front brake to a large disk. I love disc brakes and I feel this is essential on modern tandems.

I have built bikes from the frame up for years and I went overboard for this rarely used tandem. It is just not being used so I offer it here. I spent to much on upgrades so here is a deal for you. Maybe a fun rail trail bike for a couple or maybe you want to teach your kids road riding using a tandem as I did.

First $777 gets this classic fun machine that has fast cushy tires and totally updated this summer!

What is new

    • New Velo Orange alloy handlebar. I like a little sweep back on the bars, and these are my favorite

    • New Surly fork with nearly identical geometry to original

    • 180 mm front rotor

    • 2 Schwalbe Big Apple tires

    • 2 Schwalbe tubes

    • Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc brake and lever

    • two PAUL Thumbie shift mounts

    • two SILVER gear shifts, mounted on thumbies

    • all new cables and housing, shifters and brakes

    • both bottom brackets had new sealed bearings installed

    • New tail light, steady on or blinking

    • New chains, both timing and the rear

    • Mirracycle mirror

    • Garmin Mount

    • Ritchey stem – I have several lengths and may be able to fit something different if needed. I am the main captain and use a longer stem

    • Ergon grips with mini bar-ends

What is repurposed

    • a Bob built wheel from a previous bike

        ◦ surly sealed bearing hub, bolt on

        ◦ Velocity disc rim

        ◦ DT butted stainless steel spokes

    • Blackburn rear rack

Other specs

    • 53 cm Front seat tube measured from BB center to top of top tube. There is a seat tube protruding up, and that measures from the center of BB to top of extension to be 57.5 cm. I have a 32" inseam and that seat height is set for me in the photo. I generally ride a 56 cm standard bicycle and stand 5' 10" tall.

    • Rear seat tube measures center of BB to top of seat tube at 47.5 cm.

    • I swapped out cranks for shorter 170 mm lengths that are more appropriate for kids and adults under six feet tall for road riding. Sugino cranks are same as original, just a bit shorter.

    • Rear cantilever brakes are original and of the Suntour self-energizing design. I cleaned them up, installed new pads and cables. They are still bedding in, but getting better with use.

Pedals in picture are not included. Contact me with questions or to stop by and give it a spin!

Bob