What size of riders would this work for

[Dirtyhanz2]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31536847...tDJ0ML-SIC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Looking for a tandem for the wife and me
5.8ft
5.2ft
This one has come up locally any advice much appreciated

 

[Dirtyhanz2]

 

[fossyant]

A 22 will work for a 5-8 rider OK on a traditional bike - both mine are 23in/56cm for old skool sizing and I'm 5-9. I'm more 52/54 for modern frames.

BUT...

You'll need alot smaller for the MrsF - I'd check both of your in-seams for leg differences - depending on leg length.

So if Mrs is 3" less on the crotch to floor than you are (basic easy measurement) the frame/seat post will need to accomodae that plus or minus an inch or more like two.

22x22 will be a push, with the rear at lowest.

 

[fossyant]

The frame looks like it may work though, as you only gave the 'pilots' frame size. What's your inseam measurement. The rear looks to have a oad of movement for shorter riders.

 

[Ian H]

You need the stoker's seat-tube length. It'll probably be okay if it's 19" or so, depending on your wife's inside leg measurement.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31536847...tDJ0ML-SIC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Looking for a tandem for the wife and me
5.8ft
5.2ft
This one has come up locally any advice much appreciated

She’s 5.8 ft and you are 5.2 feet correct?

 

[Dirtyhanz2]

She’s 5.8 ft and you are 5.2 feet correct?

No sorry other way round

 

[fossyant]

No sorry other way round

Not dissimiar to us.

I've seen a couple of tandems (very secific manufacturer) that my wife would let me buy it... got to keep my eye on ebay....

 

[Dirtyhanz2]

 

[Dirtyhanz2]

Thank you all for the advice much appreciated

 

[Tail End Charlie]

My wife is a little taller - 5'3" and our tandem is a 21" on the rear. With the seat right down it just fits her, but ideally i'd like a smaller frame as I'd like to fit a suspension seat post as the stoker cannot see forthcoming bumps and hence sometimes gets a nasty jolt.
If it's close to you, I'd go and have a look.