| Frame Material | Custom drawn, oversize, multi-butted, Reynolds chrome-moly steel |
| Optional Frame Material | Carbon Fiber, 7005 Aluminum, Titanium |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Record – Optional Shimano Ultregra STI – NEW Di2 11×3 |
| Rear Deraileur | Modified SRAM X.9 |
| Brakes | Avid BB7 Rear Disc and Front Avid 1D7 w/ Travel Agent |
| Front Bars | FSA Wing Compact – 44, 42, or 40cm |
| Rear Bars | Profile Stoker 26 – 47cm |
| Front Stem | Thomson Elite X2 |
| Rear Stem | Control Tech Adjustable Stoker |
| Cranks | da Vinci Designs Billet Machined (large choice of lengths) |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-980 11-32 9sp, or 11-28, 11-34 |
| Driving Gears | Shimano Hyperglide 12-18-24-30 Equivalent to 24-36-48-60 (Only 3 chainrings with Shimano STI or Di2 13-21-29 = 26-42-58) |
| Eccentrics | da Vinci Designs |
| Front Hub | White Industries |
| Rear Hub | White Industries Tandem Disc – 145mm |
| Rims | da Vinci Designs V-23 |
| Tires | Panaracer RIBMO 700×28 or 26 X 1.25″ |
| Front Seatpost | Thomson Elite 31.6mm |
| Rear Seatpost | Cane Creek Thudbuster ST |
| Saddles | Selle Italia Man Flow and/or Lady Flow |
| Colors | Click here to see the Paint Colors page |
| Retail Price | $5495 for Steel $5895 for Aluminum $8995 for Titanium $9295 for Carbon Fiber S&S Couplers add $1600 on steel frames, $3300 on titanium, $2700 on carbon fiber frames (S&S Not available on aluminum frames) |
Click here to download frame & fitting dimensions in .pdf form
| Road Tandem Dimensions |
Small | Medium | Large | Large/Small |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Seat Tube C/T (A1) |
20.5″(52.1cm) | 22″(55.9cm) | 23.5″(59.7cm) | 22″(55.9cm) |
| Rear Seat Tube C/T (B1) |
16.75″(42.5cm) | 18.75″(47.6cm) | 20.75″(52.7cm) | 16.75″(42.5cm) |
| Front Seat Tube C/C (C1) |
17.2″(45.3cm) | 19.3″(49.1cm) | 20.8″(52.9cm) | 18.75″(47.6cm) |
| Rear Seat Tube C/C (D1) |
14.2″(36.1cm) | 16.2″(41.1cm) | 18.2″(46.2cm) | 14.2″(36.1cm) |
| Front Standover* | 29.6″(75.3cm) | 31″(78.7cm) | 32.3″(82.1cm) | 31.6″ (80.4cm) |
| Rear Standover* | 26.1″(66.2cm | 27.9″(70.9cm) | 30.4″(77.2cm) | 26.4″(67.2cm) |
| Front Top Tube (E1) |
21.5″(54.6cm) | 22″(56cm) | 22.5″(57.2cm) | 22.5″(57.2cm) |
| Rear Top Tube (F1) |
28.4″(72.1cm) | 28.4″(72.1cm) | 28.4″(72.1cm) | 28.4″(72.1cm) |
| Head / Seat Tube Angle |
73/73 Deg. | 73/73 Deg. | 73/73 Deg. | 73/73 Deg. |
| BB Height * | 10.5″(27cm) | 10.5″(27cm) | 10.5″(27cm) | 10.5″(27cm) |
| Reach (See drawing “R”) |
14.9″(37.8cm | 15″(38.1cm) | 15.2″(38.6cm) | 15.2″(38.6cm) |
| Stack (See drawing “S”) |
21.7″(55cm) | 22.9″(58cm) | 23.8″(60.5cm) | 23.8″(60.5cm) |
*These dimensions are accurate with 1.1″ tires (28mm). Add .5″ (1.3cm) for 1.5″ tires.
da Vinci Designs – Options & Upgrades
| Package #1 – $675 | Package #2 – $800 |
| Carbon Fiber Fork, choice of: WoundUp, Control Tech w/26″ Wheels, or ENVE Composites w/700c Wheels. White Industries Freewheels for ICS Cane Creek 110 Headset House of Kolor Kandy or Two color fade Paint job |
Carbon Fiber Fork, choice of: WoundUp, or Control Tech. White Industries Freewheels for ICS Cane Creek 110 Headset House of Kolor Kandy or Two color fade Paint job Front Disc Brakes |
| Package #3 – $1195 | Package #4 – $1320 |
| Carbon Fiber Fork, choice of: WoundUp, Control Tech w/26″ Wheels, or ENVE Composites w/700c Wheels White Industries Freewheels for ICS Cane Creek 110 Headset House of Kolor Kandy or Two color fade Paint job Rolf Prima, or Spinergy Tandems Wheels |
Carbon Fiber Fork, choice of: WoundUp, or Control Tech. White Industries Freewheels for ICS Cane Creek 110 Headset House of Kolor Kandy or Two color fade Paint job Front Disc Brakes Rolf Prima, or Spinergy Tandems Wheels |
NEW Shimano Di2 electronic shifting $2500 upgrade
We use Ultegra road shifters and XTR 11×3 front and rear derailleurs for an incredibly wide range of gears.
Included with the Di2 build, we install a XTR Handlebar Display unit so you can see what gear (front and rear) you are in as well as battery level and easy charging port.
Cranks
200mm, 180mm, 175mm, 172.5mm, 170mm, 167.5mm, 165mm, 160mm, 150mm, 3 hole 130/150/170mm, or 3 hole 120/140/160mm
Black anodizing $45/pr. (not always available).
Tires
| Model (F= Folding, W=Wire bead) |
Description | Actual Width | Weight | |
| Panaracer RIBMO 700×28 /F | Great, long wearing, stable, fast, and good puncture resistance. |
1.10″ (28mm) | 392g | |
| Panaracer RIBMO 700×32 /F | Wider version of above tire. | 1.25″ (32mm) | 400g | |
| Panaracer RIBMO 26″x1.25″ /F | Great, long wearing, stable, fast, and good puncture resistance. |
1.18″ (30mm) | 355g | |
| Panaracer RIBMO 26″x1.5″ /F | Wider version of above tire. | 1.45″ (36mm) |
440g | |
| Kenda Kwick Roller Sport 26×1.25″ /W | Good tandem road tire. Long wearing | 1.13″ (29mm) | ||
| Kenda Kwick Roller Sport 26×1.5″ /W | Wider Version of above. | 1.5″ | ||
| We have other tires. | We stock tires from skinny to knobby, please ask. |
Captain Stem
| 10 deg. rise | 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130mm | N/C |
| 17 deg. rise | 60, 75, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130mm | N/C |
| 25 deg. rise | 75, 90, 105,120mm | N/C |
| 40 deg. rise | 75, 90, 105,120mm | N/C |
Captain Drop Bars
| FSA Wing Compact | Comfortable shape drop bars with a shallow drop. 44cm (default), option 42cm | N/C |
| Profile Cobra | Carbon Fiber drop bars with ergonomic contours | $225 |
| ENVE Composites | What can you say, ENVE Composites drop bars, are light, strong, the best | $306 |
| Reynolds | 44cm Carbon Fiber Round bar. Nice shape and drop | $156 |
Stoker Stem
| Control Tech Adjustable | Long 200 to 255mm. They can be cut shorter. | N/C |
| Control Tech Adjustable | Medium 170 to 225mm. They can be cut shorter | N/C |
| Extra Stoker Boom | Long stoker stem boom to switch between an adult and child stoker, and the adjustment of the stoker stem is not enough. |
$45 |
| 2″ (50mm) Stem Riser | This stem extension works with most bars to raise, or move it closer. . |
$48 |
| Fixed Length Titanium | Half the weight of an adjustable stem. Available in 160mm, 180mm, or 200mm. Custom length available for addition cost. | $125 |
Stoker handlebars
| Profile Stoker Bars 47cm wide | Light, comfortable, multiple hand positions. Allows most fore/aft reach range. |
N/C |
| Profile T2 Wing Stoker Bar 44cm | Same as above with OS Clamp (31.8mm) “Wing” flat area for comfort. | $47 |
| Profile Cobra Wing Stoker Bar 46cm | Some as T2 Wing above but carbon fiber, lighter, and hand contours for even more comfort. | $225 |
| 46cm Wide Drop Bars | Wide drop bars to clear the captain’s hips (price includes Cane Creek stoker levers). | $49 |
| 44cm Profile Cobra Drop Bars | Profile Cobra carbon fiber drop bars with Cane Creek stoker lever. | $274 |
| 44cm ENVE Composites Drop Bars | ENVE Composites carbon fiber drop bars with Cane Creek stoker lever. | $355 |
| Flat Mountain Bars | Some prefer the wider flat bars. Lighter, too. | N/C |
| 25 to 90mm Riser Bars | For tall stokers with short captains, or stokers who like to sit up more. | $20 |
| Bar ends | Add comfort and hand positions to flat bars or riser bars. | $25 |
Child Adapter
| Child Kit | Clamps to rear seat tube for higher crank location. Price includes BB Spindle and 32″ of chain. This works great with our Three Hole Cranks |
$162 |
| Little Stoker Kid Cranks | OUT OF STOCK- Re-machined Shimano XT Cranks two holes, 125 and 145mm. | N/A |
| Extra Stoker Boom | Long stoker stem boom to switch between an adult and child stoker, and the adjustment of the stoker stem is not enough. |
$45 |
Stoker Seatposts
| Thudbuster Short Travel | Lightest shockpost we stock., 440g. Includes different elastomers to tune spring rate. |
| Thudbuster Long Travel | Longest Travel, requires 144mm from saddle rails to top of seat tube, 565g. Includes different elastomers to tune spring rate. Great alternative to a Softride Beam. |
| Carbon Fiber | Bontrager 250mm Carbon fiber non-suspended 181g |
Saddles
| Sella Italia Man Flow (TransAm) and/or Lady Flow (TransAm) |
| Velo Pronto and Serina Men’s and/or Women’s |
| We have other saddles. Call to inquire. |
Other Upgrades, Options and Additions
| Wound Up Carbon Fiber Fork, available for 26″, 700c and front disc brake | Great comfort and performance upgrade | $425 |
| ENVE Carbon Fiber Fork for 700c Canti Brake | Light, strong and more “traditional” looking carbon fiber. | $425 |
| Control Tech Carbon Fiber Fork for 26″ Canti or Disc Brake | Light, strong and more “traditional” looking carbon fiber fork. This fork has canti studs in the 26″ location, lower eyelets and a disc brake mount. It is great for using a lowrider front rack that attached via the canti studs. | $425 |
| Front Disc Brakes | Avid Mechanical Disc Brake with 200mm rotors, replaces front rim brakes. Safer of long descents. Rear disc brake standard on all models. | $150 |
| White Industries Freewheels | These are the highest quality freewheels made and have been adapted to our Independent Coasting Drivetrain. Durable, precision, and sealed. 17, 18, or 19 tooth. | $185 |
| Titanium Bottom Brackets | Same design as stock (See Components page) Save 55g each or 110g per tandem | $75 ea |
| Phil Wood Titanium BB | Made in USA titanium bottom bracket. Same weight as above ti bb’s | $200 ea |
| Cane Creek 110 Headset | The best headsets money can buy. Cane Creek has 110 year Warrantee. | $75 |
| Black Hubs and Spokes | This option is for bikes with White Industry Hubs and V-23 rims. | $40 |
| Rolf Tandem Wheels | Through exclusive arrangements with Rolf, now available for 26″ road tandems as well as the standard 700c *** Add $50 for front disc brake | $550 |
| Spinergy TX2 Tandem Wheels | Available with black or white spokes. *** Add $50 for front disc brake | $550 |
We use only the highest quality PPG and House of Kolor paint.
All bikes are painted with primer, base coat and clear coat.
The colors on your computer may not look exactly the same as is does in person.
Custom Colors & Paint Jobs
None stock colors (most colors) – add ~$60 ea
Pearl added to clear coat – – – – – add $40
House of Kolor Kandy colors – – – – add $100
Two color fades – – – – – – – – – – add $100
Three color fades – – – – – – – – – add $150
Kameleon (Shade Shifter) – – – – – add $200
Flames or similar masking – – – – – add $250 +/-
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Midnight Blue – 5674 • Dark metallic blue. We first saw this color on a Honda CRV and had to add it to our selection. |
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Stratto Blue – HOK BC04 • Bright metallic royal blue. |
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Lapis Blue – HOK BC05 • This is an updated version of the Viper Blue which was one of the most popular colors we have used. |
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Lake Violet Pearl – HOK PBC63 • Very pearlescent. It can look blue or blue/purple in different light. |
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Passion Pearl – HOK PBC65 • Very pearlescent. This color looks stunning faded with the Lake Violet Pearl. |
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Pavo Purple – HOK BC10 • Metallic purple. |
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Blueblood – HOK SG105 • Non metallic or pearl, just very very red. |
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Tangelo – HOK PBC32 • Pearlescent orange |
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Sunrise – HOK PBC30 |
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Designo Green – 401131 |
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Cosmic Green – 48929 • This has been a very popular color. Metallic green found on certain VW’s. |
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Emerald Green – HOK PBC59 • This metallic dark green has a hint of blue like British racing green. |
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Black – 9700 • Black is beautiful. This is also the easiest color to match the touch up for bikes that will see the abuse of travel. |
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White – HOK BC26 |
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Snow White Pearl – HOK PBC44 • Very pearlescent, almost metallic silver looking. |
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Orion Silver – HOK BC02 • Bright metallic silver. This is the base color for all Kandy paint jobs. |
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Champange – 5411 |
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Titanium Silver – 350004 • This was the closest match we could find to media blasted titanium. |
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Kandy Apple Red – UK11 • This is the sexiest red around. |
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Kandy Tangerine – UK08 • Another tragically hip color. |
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Kandy Pegan Gold – UK12 |
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Kandy Oriental Blue – UK04 • A brighter, deeper version of Stratto Blue. |
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Kandy Colbalt Blue – UK05 • Dark purple-ish blue that looks like it has been plugged in an oulet and lit up. |
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