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tandems are Different from
single Rider Bikes
WARNING
TANDEMS ARE BIGGER, HEAVIER, AND LESS
MANEUVERABLE THAN SINGLE RIDER BIKES.
■ Ride very cautiously as your team climbs the
tandem learning curve.
■ More time is needed to react and avoid
ride hazards.
■ Always think further ahead. Allow more time.
Learn to anticipate hazards.
Tandem riding, like any bicycle riding carries a
risk of serious injury, paralysis or death.
tandem specific Forks only
The front fork of your Cannondale Tandem is
specially designed to be much much stronger than
a regular bike fork. One of the reasons it is much
stronger is that braking a tandem subjects the frame
and fork to tremendous stresses. Ordinary forks can
buckle or fold under tandem braking conditions.
Any fork used on your tandem must be designed
and intended specifically for tandem use!!
WARNING
Confirm with all component manufacturer’s
that the components chosen are designed and
intended for use on a tandem bike and intended
for your weight and riding style.
Tandems weight more and often are ridden
faster than single bikes so many components
must be designed for higher speeds and
larger loads.
Both riders can be seriously injured, paralyzed,
or killed In a resulting accident if you ignore this
warning.
sAFetY InFoRMAtIon