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Dexter
A2theJ
Due to a change in circumstances, I will no longer have space for my trusty tandem.
I've received a lot of help in the past from this thread so thought that I'd offer it up here first. It's a late 80s/ early 90s Chris Paulson, marathon frame with 531 tubing. The saddles remain the san marco rolls that I purchased it with.
The bad news is that since I purchased it from here 5 years ago:
the rear wheel is now 700cc and not the 27inch that it came with and as per the front - in turn this means that the rear rim brake can not wholly be replied upon, we use the SJS drum brake even though it's meant to be just a retardation force,
I've changed the friction shifters to sti-type (?) which will require indexing and maybe a full refit,
there is a dent in the top tube from being dropped by a bike mechanic when completing the above indexing (!) - I have been informed by a separate bike shop that the dent shouldn't drastically affect the structural integrity but take that as you wish...
It's in the basement at the moment so the pictures aren't great. I can get better pictures as requested.
There's a picture of the bike in the basement as it is now, a picture of the bike as I got it (I will search for some of the old bits if requested), and a picture of the dent.
It's set up to ridden by a leggy 6'2 pilot and a 5'2 stoker.
I purchased the bike for £350 but due to the above 'modifications' I'm happy to let it go for £75 (with a £25 donation to the forum) - I would love for it to be ridden.
Due to its size, this will be for sale, for collection only - the sooner the better. Due to the need for a fast sale, I'd be grateful for any thoughts on the price/ likelihood of a sale on here.
Thanks!
Andrew