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.

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.

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.