Double bikes are those that have a single view of two seats but, he actually got his name on a hidden technicality: they have a double suspension system. On the one hand, the front suspension located on the bicycle fork and, on the other, the rear suspension placed in the center of the bike.
born in 1890 with the name of tandem and its creation is attributed to a danish inventor, mikael pedersen, who is said to have been inspired by the lyrics of a love song, written by Harry Dacre and at the request of Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick, and one of Edward VII’s mistresses. According to legend, when Dacre traveled to the US acquired the rights import of the bicycle he brought. The song, which quickly found its way onto the charts of the time, was very timely: in 1892 the writer contacted the creator of the brand and it was the first time that tandem bicycles they became very popular.
The trend spread rapidly and the first machines came names like Humber, Singer, Rudge, Raleigh and Whitworth, styles that replicated the model in different European countries.
Since the 60’s tandem cycling has had a resurgence in popularity. At one end of the spectrum, They are very famous in the circuit careers , and adored for the vintage style they preserve. On the other hand, they are great family bikes that allow outdoor entertainment for all ages.
Advantages and disadvantages of pedaling in pairs
- The effort when pedaling Divide by the number of seats.
- They are the perfect excuse to share the pleasure of riding, even with some person with different abilities.
- require some very good coordination between cyclists.
- occupy more space than a normal bike.
- They need special bike lanes and a little more than driving skills between the traffic
