Side-by-side tandems are sociable by name and sociable by nature. Sitting shoulder to shoulder makes conversation easy and unforced, whether or not the riders are of equal fitness. The Twin is even more egalitarian than most tandems: it can take a wheelchair seat between the front wheels for a disabled participant. Or, in addition to its two riders, it can transport up to six children! The Twins adaptability is largely due to its innovative front platform. This will take the wheelchair seat or one or two childseats. It can also be used as a load-carrying platform, and in this format it will carry up to 100kg. A childseat will fit behind each of the riders saddles - and then an Add+Bike trailer bike can be fitted to each rear rack. The Twins two riders dont have to be adults; with 20" (406) wheels and a step-through frame, the Twin will accommodate riders of very different sizes. Both riders can pedal or not, as they choose, and the left-hand rider operates the steering. A right-hand drive version is under development. There are two back-pedal hub brakes in the rear wheels, and drum brakes up front. Each rider has an independent 7-speed hub gear. If you need more help, the E-Bike-Twin option provides auxiliary electric power. The Twin has a large presence on the road, making it relaxing to ride in traffic: motor vehicles cant just squeeze past. Nevertheless, at 105cm wide and 185cm long its small enough to fit on most European cyclepaths. Its also easier to transport or store than it appears, as the two drive units separate without heavy tools from the front platform unit. The assembled Twin weighs 54kg.
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