The Tandem

1993 Santana Vision Tandem

• Owned since 1995
• Tahitian Blue color (a near-teal experience)
• Set up with flat bars with bar ends for the captain (Richard) and cruiser bars with bar ends for the stoker (Suzanne or Duncan)
• 21 speeds, indexed shifters mounted in front bar ends
• Super-strong wheels - 48 spoke wheels, Edco Competition hubs, Sun Rhyno rims
• Front and rear pedals are bungeed together to ensure the pedals are always level and upright for easy entry
• PowerGrips on stoker pedals, Wellgo clip-in pedals up front
• Stoker-controlled rear drum brake ('veto power' by the stoker on fast descents)
• Full-coverage fenders front and rear
• Big fabric basket in the front (better than a handlebar bag)
• Front and rear racks with front lowriders and fenders
• Plush double-sprung saddles for both of us
• Added bonus: Blackburn raccoon seat bag
• Noisemakers:
  • Whirli-Bell for the captain
  • Ele-Horn (elephant-shaped squeeze horn) for the stoker
• Expensive, but a great ride