tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post441208887007796399..comments2024-02-03T19:27:53.370-08:00Comments on Diablo Scott's Bike Blog: Product Review: Bike Friday Family Tandem TravelerDiablo Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17186138821702336405noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-52312677530264898802016-01-29T09:49:41.363-08:002016-01-29T09:49:41.363-08:00Wow, I saw that and I thought it was two boxes for...Wow, I saw that and I thought it was two boxes for the tandem. Amazing that they fit in one box. Im planning to get one. Either used or new if I dont find any.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746674437613534884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-850564902822780542016-01-29T09:43:28.288-08:002016-01-29T09:43:28.288-08:00@Marvin Marinez - there's a photo of the box n...@Marvin Marinez - there's a photo of the box near the top of this post - actually two boxes but the tandem is in one and the single is in the other one. It's amazing they can fit a whole tandem in such a small box... from memory it was about 10" high, 20" wide, and 24" long.<br />Diablo Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186138821702336405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-21325236554930258772016-01-29T01:16:34.387-08:002016-01-29T01:16:34.387-08:00amazing review.. i totally agree in getting BF tha...amazing review.. i totally agree in getting BF than a full sized one. Quick question though, what is the size of the box of the tandem when it arrived? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746674437613534884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-90167623280919366212015-09-19T14:21:35.065-07:002015-09-19T14:21:35.065-07:00Well if your kid is big enough for the tandem, I&#...Well if your kid is big enough for the tandem, I'd just skip the Halfwheeler. But if you're not sure your kid is going to like riding with you, the Halfwheeler is a much less expensive purchase. BTW, I sold the Halfwheeler for about half of the purchase cost after three years of use, so that was a good investment.Diablo Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186138821702336405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-62476876682938154992015-09-18T22:26:17.265-07:002015-09-18T22:26:17.265-07:00Thanks for the review. In hindsight, would you rec...Thanks for the review. In hindsight, would you recommend starting with the halfwheel, or going straight to the tandem?<br /><br />ragingpenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820744920248640932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-71396567123478118912013-07-17T23:20:35.091-07:002013-07-17T23:20:35.091-07:00Hi Scott,
I am "Johanne" -- great to re...Hi Scott, <br />I am "Johanne" -- great to read that you got the referral bonus :)<br /><br />I have the timing chain come off in just about every quickfold right now, so researching/googling bike friday tandems and timing chains again. I guess, I just need to tension it?<br /><br />I also have the paint scratched right through from said timing chain on the front part of the frame -- Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07030309917433059619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-84802013439033546262009-09-06T16:12:54.332-07:002009-09-06T16:12:54.332-07:00Nice review Scott,
We drove to Eugene yesterday a...Nice review Scott,<br /><br />We drove to Eugene yesterday and tested them. We fit the box in the trunk of a VW Eos Convertible. It fit, sort of.<br /><br />We have the dd 24. More expensive but we live up a bunch of hills. <br /><br />The DD shifts much more suddenly and spectacularly than my MTB or Hybrid singles. Strange ride. <br /><br />We were also looking at kidztandem.com (for back familyfuninthekitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180832963971003481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-40036825626755449002009-03-30T11:39:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:39:00.000-07:00Flat bars - (actually riser bars) well, like I sai...Flat bars - (actually riser bars) well, like I said in the review, the riding position is a lot like a hybrid... the captain sits pretty straight up, it's not great for long distances or aggressive cornering; it is great for bike paths and shorter charity rides. <BR/><BR/>Extra chainring - no... not an issue with the sweatpants or bike shorts (or velcro shoes) my daughter wears on the bike... Diablo Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186138821702336405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-42398827284588179882009-03-29T17:19:00.000-07:002009-03-29T17:19:00.000-07:00Hi Scott, a peninsula Scott forwarded your article...Hi Scott, a peninsula Scott forwarded your article to his wife, and she's been pestering him. Something about wanting to double-book my training time for carting a kid.<BR/><BR/>You got the flat bars - any regrets? I'm thinking regular gearing rather than dual-drive, as I already have the tools, and am wondering whether I should just kit it out so it's like a road bike, or go with the flat barsScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540030781932615055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-6128751664807368402009-03-11T13:18:00.000-07:002009-03-11T13:18:00.000-07:00Yes, this one:Family Tandem Traveler 16sp -Example...Yes, this one:<BR/>Family Tandem Traveler 16sp -<BR/>Example 2 BTO $1,598.00<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/bzv27d<BR/><BR/>Price is $200 more than two years ago. And give them my name when they ask for a referal - Walter calls it the "free tires for life" program. My e-mail address is in my profile.<BR/><BR/>I get dozens of blog hits every month for this review and NEVER A SINGLE REFERAL!Diablo Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186138821702336405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-88170343463973935942009-03-11T08:48:00.000-07:002009-03-11T08:48:00.000-07:00Thanks for your reply and comments. Just one more...Thanks for your reply and comments. Just one more thing - you have the double (16 spd version) right?<BR/><BR/>I'll let you know whichever way I go.<BR/><BR/>Mike S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-18012590013586657632009-03-11T03:09:00.000-07:002009-03-11T03:09:00.000-07:00Mike - I did consider the DD version - it essentia...Mike - <BR/><BR/>I did consider the DD version - it essentially uses a 3-speed internal hub instead of a triple crank so when you add the 8-speed cassette you get 24 speeds with no front derailleur. A really cool idea that Bike Friday puts to a really cool use. I just didn't think I needed one and it was about a $300 increase in cost (about the same as a conventional triple setup on the same Diablo Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186138821702336405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-47090118579855961112009-03-10T19:47:00.000-07:002009-03-10T19:47:00.000-07:00Hi Scott: I'm trying to decide between the SRAM D...Hi Scott: I'm trying to decide between the SRAM DD 24 spd and the 16 spd grip shift. Bike Friday consultants all recommend the SRAM DD, but acknowledge that while its usually bulletproof, if something does go wrong, it can be a problem. I'm a low tech guy and ride a compact double road bike. I'm looking at the Bike Friday for me and my 10 yr old. How does the double chainring version that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-89933031210272029832009-01-20T12:10:00.000-08:002009-01-20T12:10:00.000-08:00Yes, the stoker and captain cranks are synchronize...Yes, the stoker and captain cranks are synchronized; both riders must pedal at the same RPM.<BR/><BR/>You could probably put a rack-mounted baby seat on the back after you and your son get good at riding the tandem first. You could also pull a trailer but that would be one looooong vehicle.Diablo Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186138821702336405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-11619694282537867012009-01-19T22:31:00.000-08:002009-01-19T22:31:00.000-08:00Hi,Does the stoker have to pedal when the lead rid...Hi,<BR/><BR/>Does the stoker have to pedal when the lead rider/parent does? How does that work? My son is 6 and he loves the trail a bike but I had the wobbles and we have a 1 year old to carry along now, too...bikemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444201540179306588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285958.post-88915153435614790902008-04-25T16:40:00.000-07:002008-04-25T16:40:00.000-07:00Hey, Scott,thanks for the review - I'm considering...Hey, Scott,<BR/><BR/>thanks for the review - I'm considering the triple version for my kids and me! Your review answered some of those nagging questions I had about whether I should order it or not. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>JBjonathanbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317819247101649318noreply@blogger.com