Post War Antique Tandem Bike

[bikemonkey]

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[bikemonkey]

Bystander "What year tandem is that?"

You "I built it one piece at a time, didn't cost me a dime...it's a '51, '52, '53..." - Johnny Cash

 

[bikemonkey]

I don't know much about ratrods, but was the added "toptube" on the rear bike necessary from a structural standpoint?

 

[rhenning]

Most likely added the top tube for strength. Roger

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

I don't know much about ratrods, but was the added "toptube" on the rear bike necessary from a structural standpoint?

I have a home made tandem, and it has no top tube on the girls half and the seat tube part of the frame is bent on the bike to the point where the bike is too low to ride

 

[fat tire trader]

Folk Art

 

[bikemonkey]

I have a home made tandem, and it has no top tube on the girls half and the seat tube part of the frame is bent on the bike to the point where the bike is too low to ride

Makes sense as twice the usual rider weight is going between the two axles - thanks!