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In article <1992Nov3.173931.5693@nas.nasa.gov> blake@wk60.nas.nasa.gov (Matthew W. Blake) writes:

   Comments on these particular bikes?

Never tried the Trek tandems. Santana has a questionable reputation
for after sale service if net.opinion is to be believed. Ibis and
Santana are (relatively) expensive for what you get.

   What are your thoughts on 26 inch vs. 700cc wheels for road riding
   tandems?

Much better choice of tires and rims for 700C wheels. 48 spokes rims
are impossible to find in 26". I end up buying a 700C tandem since we
are not planning on any single track. Even with a road tandem, if you
put 700x35 tires (or wider, Bruce Gordon sells 700x43 tires), you can
certainly ride on dirt roads.

   Do I need a drum brake?

How fast do you want to go on downhills? And how long are the hills
you are likely to find? How safe do you (collectively) feel about high
speeds?

   Anyone riding and Ibis tandem?

Not the Uncle Fester. I have tried the Cousin It. It's a nice bike
but you can get one custom build for a little more money. Lippy was
quoting about US$2900 with a few available at $2600 with older
groupos.

Good luck. Send mail mail if you wish to hear more of my prejudices.

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Spencer Cheng     scheng@BNR.CA  Bell-Northern Research, Ottawa, Canada  613-763-4046