There are two handlebars and you're correct about the rear handlebars, they're fixed in place. On some bikes the rear handlebars are fixed to the front seat and are raised and lowered with the height of the front seat; on others the rear handlebars can be raised or lowered independently. The bikes come in various sizes based on body sizes but as on all other bikes the seats (saddles) are adjustable. The main issue with the size of the bike is the height of the captain versus the bike because the captain must be able to stabilize the bike by straddling it while the stoker gets seated in back. Most tandems have many gears but only a single chain connecting them. The bikes can be designed as either street, off-road, or street/off-road where the tires can be switched out. It's the frame of the bike that controls what tires they can handle. In terms of where you can buy one you'll have to check around town at the local bike shops as I bought mine from David Bigoney. I will warn you though that they are quite expensive and as a beginning rider it's probably a better idea to purchase a used bike to attempt to keep the costs down. If your captain is of a smaller than average body height it is possible to have a custom tandem built to fit him/her but that's a whole lot of money. I hope this information has been helpful; please keep in mind I'm a novice tandem rider and am just explaining what I've picked up through my own personal experience asking questions to my captains.
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Well might pass on this year see what up next year. But very interested inthis bicycle for two. I have not never seen one while I was able to see so, here goes some more questions about them. (one) Does both people have handle bars? (Two) I would presume the second set if it has a second set would be afixed handle bar? (three) are these Traditional bikes with one fixed gear and chain or is it with multi gears and a chain? (Four) what kind of tiresdoes these have, for example: street or Altering tires? ( five) what size do they come in, like what height do they come in? (Six) Where would be a goodplace to start looking at one to buy if you were in the market for one? Thanks for any help. Thanks, Blackjack misterblackjack2@xxxxxxxxx -----Original Message-----From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On BehalfOf Armington, Mycell Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 10:25 AM To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride! Hello Black Jack, Riding a bike is done by virtue of a tandem bike. A bicycle buildfor two. The captain is the front rider and guider of the bike, the sightedperson. The second rider is the stoker the blind person. Of course both peddle. If you've ever ridden a bike than it will be very easy for you to adapt. Feel free to come and join us. Thanks for the questions. Warm regards, Mycell -----Original Message-----From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On BehalfOf Blackjack Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:40 AM To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride! I have a question! How do blind people ride a bike? I have not found a way with out killing my self. Thanks, Blackjack misterblackjack2@xxxxxxxxx -----Original Message-----From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On BehalfOf sgreenblatt76@xxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:36 AM To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride! Mycell, Great to hear from you about this ride! I'm definitely going to rideagain this year but I may be able to find a captain to help me transport myown bike to the ride this year. I'll let you know if I'll meet you all at the mall this year for transportation. Scott----- Original Message ----- From: mycell armington <mailto:mycell84@xxxxxxxxxxx>To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:21 PM Subject: [tabi] Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride! Hi All, Sorry for the short notice for this year's Tandem Ability Ride event. Lean times but willing minds and even bodies that don't want to cooperate but we press on you know. Thanks to our faithful sponsor, Higherground Bicycle Company and Capital City Cyclists, the event has been scheduled for October 31st. As has become our tradition, we will meet at the upper level of Sears at Governor's Square Mall, (near the automotive department) at 7:30 a.m. and plan to return by no later than 2:00 p.m. We will then car or van pool from Sears down to the New Port camp grounds. You will be responsible to get yourself to and from Sears. The registration fee for this year's event is $10.00. It will go towards transportation, light refreshment and water. Please make your check payable to Mycell Armington and send it to her at: 2006 Casa Linda Court Tallahassee, FL 32303 no later than October 23rd. Other things to remember: When cycling a long distance please dress comfortably. For this event bike shorts are extremely important as some of our veteran cyclist can attest too! Bring a light jacket also in case the wind, like last year gets gusty. Sunscreen and bug repellent are also important. Socks and solid tennis shoes are important if you don't have biking shoes. If you have them, biking gloves are also important to prevent blisters. If you have a helmet please bring it or let me know you need one. No one rides with out a helmet it is a safety requirement. We want you to have a wonderful time and be safe also. Below is a short registration form that can be cut and pasted back to me so I can quickly pass it on to our other coordinators. Thank you so much for all your help and I very much look forward to seeing you on the cycling trail. Warm regards, Mycell Armington Tandem Ability Ride Coordinator Registration form: Please fill in your answers. Name: Address: Phone number: (home) (Cell) (work) (other) Will you need transportation from Sears to the New Port Camp grounds or the return trip? Do you have a tandem bike? Do you have a captain? Do you have any other special needs? 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