Here is our tandem which we picked up yesterday for the princely sum of £75. Its a Dawes Horizon Twin,the Exage rear mech is a bit out of shape so will be replacing it,have replaced the rear wheel and cassette as the original wheel had a 6 speed cassette and the bike is 7 speed,had a nightmare getting the gears right until i realised,the brakes dont inspire too much confidence so will address that,will be putting a taller quill stem on along with some vintage style riser bars for more comfort and will be replacing the saddles too.Today was its maiden voyage,and our first attempt at tandem riding and we are hooked already,will be more enjoyable when i sort the riding position out as i have a stiff back and neck now.
Vintage Dawes Tandem.
- Thread starter Chris-H
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Hopefully wont have to wait too long,really want to get it ready for spring time/summerLooks like a great bargain. I'd love to see pictures when you've fixed everything.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
i will second that RockymountainLooks like a great bargain. I'd love to see pictures when you've fixed everything.
looks fantastic glad you are both enjoying it , if and when i organise a wellingborough ride i expect to see you and the tandem , then i can get ours out as well
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
forgot to ask who is the captain !!
Sounds like a plan mate
I am,due to me being a lot heavier than Jacqui.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
so still no reason why jacqui cant drive
eck
Über Member
- Location
- Kirriemuir Vélo HQ
What a bargain! Mrs eck and I bought a third-hand tandem in 2004, not long after we got married. OK, it cost us a wee bit more than yours (not that much more), but we've never regretted it. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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thegravestoneman
three wheels on my wagon
- Location
- Castleford, Yorkshire
definitely a bargain congrats and enjoy...
Ta mate
Kins
Über Member
- Location
- Ystradgynlais, S. Wales
Bargain and a lovely colour, enjoy!
- Location
- The TerrorVortex
I saw it on Sunday morning - cracking bike!!
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