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Conference noted::bicycle

Title:	Bicycling
Notice:	Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:	JAMIN::WASSER

Created:	Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3214
Total number of notes:	31946

363.0. "Tandems" by KIRK::JOHNSON (Matt Johnson) Fri Jun 26 1987 12:21

    It's a fantasy of mine to own a good tandem, so I can ride with
    friends who have different abilities.  The sensation of speed
    and the sheer mass of these human-powered behemoths roaring along
    makes for a good time.
    
    Unfortunately, good tandems are expensive - $1000 and up.  It
    also would be impossible for me to get one into my apartment.
    So - I'm wondering: does anyone near Boston rent decent tandems?
    If so, for how much?  Or, as an alternative, any tandem owners 
    out there interested in working out an "arrangement"?
    
    MATT

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
363.1	There may be a cheap tandem for sale....	JACUZI::DESHARNAIS		`Fri Jun 26 1987 13:11`	13
	There was an add in the Digital This Week newsletter from someone trying to sell a Schwinn tandem. If I recall correctly, it was about 2 or 3 months ago and the price was $300.00. It may still be for sale if you want to look back through some past issues of the newsletter. It isn't a real great tandem, but good enough to have some fun on and keep locked up outside. Just thought I'd mention it in case your might be interested. Regards, Denis
363.2	Try a tandem at NEAR	EUCLID::PAULHUS	Chris @ MLO 8-3/T13 dtn 223-6871	`Thu Jul 02 1987 10:57`	7
	Footnote on tandems: Peter Mooney of Belmont Wheelworks was discussing his requirements for an exhibit at NEAR. He wants a location near a door since HE WILL BE GIVING TEST RIDES ON SANTANA TANDEMS! If you want to try the Mercedes of tandems, come to NEAR. If you are there the day (Friday pm, I think) I give my recumbent workshop, Garry Miller may let you try his Counterpoint semi-recumbent tandem. - Chris
363.3	exhibit at NEAR????	ZEKE::MCCARTHY		`Thu Jul 02 1987 11:43`	7
	what is this exhibit at NEAR? is it a bike show? if so when and were is it going to take place.... thanks Joe
363.4		AMUN::CRITZ	Ya know what I mean, Vern	`Thu Jul 02 1987 12:35`	3
	See note 210.0 and replys for info on NEAR. Scott
363.5	Try it, You'll love it!	HPSVAX::MILLER	Marketing, the oldest profession	`Fri Jul 17 1987 12:37`	12
	> If you want to try the Mercedes of tandems, come to NEAR. Santana may be a Mercedes. But the Counterpoint is the LUXURY yardstick by which all tandems are measured. > If you are there the day (Friday pm, I think) I give my recumbent >workshop, Garry Miller may let you try his Counterpoint semi-recumbent >tandem. - Chris You bet! We'll have the bike up there on Friday, but we don't plan on staying overnight...we will stay as long as people want to "ride in the lap of luxury".