![]() ![]() ![]() The Original S&S Hard Cases are very durable and have served us beautifully for many years, with no damage to our bike. Our bike has NEVER been damaged in the cases. We have NEVER been charged additional luggage fees for flying with our bike. These cases are NOT oversized and your bike in the cases will easily stay UNDER the 50-pound weight limit imposed by the airlines - provided you resist adding too many “extras” to the cases. They may seem a bit pricey, but your bike is worth it! Remember that your vacation depends upon you AND your tandem arriving safely. They protect your tandem, from both the inside and outside. We highly recommend the Original S&S Hard Cases that measure 26x26x10 inches, or 62 linear inches. Flying with a Coupled Travel Tandem: Cases are All-Important! ![]() This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get and it’s really a two-part answer, depending on whether you have a coupled tandem or a non-coupled one. What do the Airlines Charge to Fly with a Tandem? While there is a wealth of information online, you simply cannot ride a bike on the internet! Because of this, we have customers from around the world who recognize the value of our expertise in making this very important purchase. When spending this much, it is important to work with us at Tandem Cycle Works to make CERTAIN you are fitted properly, know all the options available to you, and that you have had the chance to see and ride a variety of tandem models. Remember that a frame without couplers cannot be retrofitted to add couplers at a later time. The additional price of the couplers on a tandem adds $1,350 to $2,500 (depending on frame builder) to the price of the same bike without couplers. Both tandem builders offer models with couplers as an OPTION. Yes, you can spend more on a coupled bike.īoth Co-Motion Cycles and Calfee Design offer coupled tandems. The most popular bike we sell is the Co-Motion Carrera Co-Pilot. At Tandem Cycle Works, our coupled tandems start at just under $5,200 for the Co-Motion Primera Co-Pilot. The price of coupled bikes depends upon many things. Today’s coupled tandem bikes have a “no-lateral” design and only four (4) couplers are required the additional weight is LESS than two (2) pounds! How Much do Coupled Tandems Cost? We have never had a customer dissatisfied with the ride of their coupled bike. The ride quality on a coupled tandem is every bit the same as a tandem without couplers. The couplers actually increase the frame stiffness. No! Many customers ask if there is additional frame flex with a coupled bike. Keep in mind that a traditional tandem frame cannot be retrofitted with couplers. It’s a terrific option to consider, if you have any notion of traveling with your tandem. As a leading dealer for Co-Motion tandems, we have sold more coupled bikes than we can count. In our opinion, these couplers are truly engineering marvels. ![]() We have never seen a single problem with the couplers. (Note: bikes with couplers are NOT the same as bikes that fold.) The BTCs add minimal weight to your bike, with no compromise in ride quality. Designed to allow your bike to come apart in sections, couplers allow you to pack your tandem bike into cases for easy airline travel. S&S Machine, a company in California, created the Bicycle Torque Couplers or BTC in 1994. Here are our professional thoughts and personal experiences from traveling with our own tandem. The first consideration is whether to purchase a coupled bike or a traditional, non-coupled tandem. There are many considerations when traveling with your tandem that should be discussed even before you purchase. ![]()
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