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@hamrack
My '91 Dawes SG came with a double lever that operated both rim brakes (still have it if you want it...). I guess the idea is that you can apply plenty of braking force and the back is as good a place to put it (it doesn't unload under braking anywhere near as much as on a solo bike). Besides, front wheel skids are not fun, even less so on a tandem.