Greetings fellow roadies!
I just joined the forum, and I wonder if anyone could explain to me the basics of tandem bicycles. I've picked up the term "stoker" from used tandem ads, and I figure the term means the rider at the back, who mainly powers the bike. Is this correct? I've also heard from a friend that the front rider who steers needs to clearly indicate to the rider in the rear when he/she wishes to turn or veer to the left or right, so they can synchronize their lean on the bike. A bit tricky to do at the beginning, I understand. I would appreciate any light that can be shed on riding a tandem, and what to look for in a good road tandem. Thanks a bunch!
davidn
I just joined the forum, and I wonder if anyone could explain to me the basics of tandem bicycles. I've picked up the term "stoker" from used tandem ads, and I figure the term means the rider at the back, who mainly powers the bike. Is this correct? I've also heard from a friend that the front rider who steers needs to clearly indicate to the rider in the rear when he/she wishes to turn or veer to the left or right, so they can synchronize their lean on the bike. A bit tricky to do at the beginning, I understand. I would appreciate any light that can be shed on riding a tandem, and what to look for in a good road tandem. Thanks a bunch!
davidn