Ordering Information
Tandems East
Ordering Info & More
Please note that due to the complexity of some of our products we do not offer purchases directly from our website.
Please call 856-451-5104 or email tandemseast@gmail.com to place your order.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SIZE TO BUY?
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE “HARD TO FIT” TANDEM TEAM
A quick and simple method of measuring the captain and stoker is to stand with your back against the wall with your shoes on; separate your legs about 6 inches; take a book and place it between your legs tight up to your crotch. Measure from the top of the book to the floor. You now have your stand-over height. Do the same with your partner. Selection of a tandem is similar to a single bike. Your stand-over should exceed the top tube at your position on the tandem by no more or less than 1 1/2 inches. Most bikes have an eleven inch bottom bracket height. Subtract 11 inches from your stand-over and you have the proper size for your team.
Two other helpful measures we like to know are your shoe sizes, plus the distance from the back of your elbow to the front of your fingertip. Bend your arm into the shape of the letter L; let your partner measure from the very back of the elbow to the front of your longest finger. This helps establish stem lengths.
CUSTOM FITTINGS CAN BE SET UP BY APPOINTMENT
Deposit & Payment Information
- We require a 50% deposit on all tandems that are not in stock and must be ordered.
- Allow extra time for most tandems not in stock.
- All tandems must be paid in full before we ship to you. We ship all tandems by motor carrier.
- We accept money orders, personal checks, and C.O.D. orders for all items listed in our catalog and on this website.
- We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover as well as PayPal. Orders must be over $20.
- Prices in our catalog and on this website are subject to change without notice. Please check availability of all parts and tandems before ordering.
Shipping Information
Larger Items Including Complete Bikes and Frames
- All tandems must be paid in full before we ship to you.
- We ship all tandems by motor carrier.
- Motor carriers generally deliver to businesses with loading docks and will offer the cheapest rates for this kind of delivery. Freight companies may charge additional fees for “residential delivery”, “lift-gate delivery”, and “inside delivery”.
- We guarantee a $250 maximum cost to ship anywhere in the lower 48 States.
- All tandems are professionally packed prior to shipping.
- You, the purchaser, are responsible for freight charges from Tandems East to the final destination.
- You have the option to prepay freight costs prior to delivery. This will help minimize the charges.
- We ship complete bikes worldwide with moderate rates.
Smaller Items Including Parts and Accessories
- We generally use the U.S. Post Office to ship parts and have found it to be reliable and inexpensive.
- No C.O.D. Shipments
- Add shipping charges to ALL parts orders.
- We ship parts worldwide with moderate rates.
Sales Tax Information
We are located in a 3.5% sales tax enterprise zone when purchases are made at our location. All NJ residents are subject to 7% sales tax when receiving goods by mail or freight.
Shipping Information
Return Policy
We have a 33% restocking fee. You will be charged 33% off the purchase price for returned items.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at tandemseast@gmail.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: 86 Gwynwood Drive, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at tandemseast@gmail.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
European Union 14 day cooling off period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at tandemseast@gmail.com.
Appointment Information
Since we continually add items to our inventory, please feel free to call and ask questions about parts not listed in our catalog or on this website. Come visit our new showroom, we have over 80 standard and recumbent tandems in stock, in many sizes and styles. Our shop is located in a rural area with good roads for extended test rides. Please call for your personal appointment so that we can demonstrate the specifics of tandem riding.
Call or email any time for advice or your tandem-related questions.
Free test rides by appointment.
Call us at 856-451-5104
email us at tandemseast@gmail.com
The best hours to reach us by phone (856-451-5104) are:
Monday through Thursday 6pm to 10pm EST
Saturday 8am to 5pm
Sunday (Closed)
We are also closed Fridays (this is date night)
You can always leave a message.
Directions
Where are we? We are located 40 miles west of Atlantic City, 40 miles south of Philadelphia, and 3 miles west of Vineland, New Jersey. Please call ahead for an appointment. Sunday hours by appointment only.
86 Gwynwood Drive
Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
856-451-5104
tandemseast@gmail.com