[Sportsandrec] tandum bike?

[Lori]

Bill,

You might want to check and see if there are tandem clubs in your area. 
Perhaps there are other teams in your area and you could ride with them and 
if you could stoke with them you could try the kinds of bikes they have. 
Craigslist is a good source to find used bikes. There is also a tandem 
classifieds section on the tandem mag website.

You might also try signing up at:
www.bicycling.org and see if there are any other tandem pilots/captains or 
stokers in your area who might have a bike to test ride.

Who knows, you might discover potentian pilots to ride with or other blind 
stokers who are interested in fitness.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] tandum bike?


> Hay Fred,
> I've done a little checking and there are tons of bike shops in my area 
> but with the exception of just one they all said they could order anything 
> I wanted but had nothing or maybe one in stock.  So doing lots of test 
> rides isn't going to be that easy.  Can you give me some suggestions to 
> narrow the process?  I at this point am looking for something simple and 
> inexpensive. Really not sure if its something my wife and I will get into. 
> I am a fittness adict and do tons of weight training and cardio the bike 
> is more for something she and I can share.  If it turns out that we really 
> get into it I can always upgrade just don't want to go too high in the 
> beginning and have it be wasted.
> I looked online and see tons of different bikes and have no clue what is 
> what.  Again any suggestions to narrow the process would be great.
> Thanks
> Bill
> Bill Kociaba
> CRUISEONE
> Bill at Ycruise.com
> 954 227 7772 or Toll Free 877 227 7775
> 7600 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33067
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred's ol' XP" <regenerative at earthlink.net>
> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 3:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] tandum bike?
>
>
>>
>> Hi Bill,
>> The best tandem is going to be the one that you and your captain(s) like 
>> to ride.  Different people have different tastes.
>>
>> Florida should be loaded with tandems.  I buy most of mine gently used 
>> off of CraigsList.  Look up www.craigslist.org
>> The best time to sell a tandem is right about now.  I've found that 
>> people are  more generous with their tax return money, and can usually 
>> sell a tandem for  about 80% of my purchase price.
>>
>> For more captains, visit the Blind Stokers Club!
>> www.blindstokersclub.org
>> I've gone on rides with the BSC, met some great captains, met even more 
>> awesome cyclists and friends, and have participated in half a dozen rides 
>> and events.
>>
>> Shop around.  Ride as many as you can, and you'll find what suits you.
>> See ya out there!
>> Fred C
>> Carlsbad, CA 92008
>>
>>
>>
>> At 12:06 PM 4/20/2012, you wrote:
>>>Hi all,
>>>I know this has been discussed at some point in the past but I wanted to 
>>>ask for suggestions for a tandum bike.  Not really sure how much I am 
>>>going to be able to get my wife and friends to ride with me so I am not 
>>>looking to spend any more than I have to to get something decent. any
>>
>>
>>
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