Our newest tandem to grace the performance tandem community is a very remarkeable bike. At 22.5lbs with two custom S&S couplings, no other travel bike can compare. Our two-coupling tandems fit into a single bike case for easy travel. The two-coupling version also helps for those who need to carry their tandem on a rear mounted vehicle rack. Read below for features of the D2r and photos.
· Right-side timing has up to 70% lower boom-tube flex than other tandem designs
o Higher performance, lower weight
o Sleek design with conventional parts
· World’s lightest travel tandem at under 22.5 lbs. as shown
· Custom low-profile titanium S&S couplings
o Designed by S&S and Paketa engineers
o Unique features for frame assembly and stress-relief; designed for longevity
· Durable Ceramikoat (TM) ceramic coating
o Mohs hardness of 9 (diamond=10)
o More flexible than Mg: won’t chip
o Superior corrosion protection
o Perfect for a travel bike
· Compact crank adapter with belt drive
o Retains right-hand-side-timing advantages
o Touring gearing–as low as 25” (0.97:1) gear ratio
o Compatible with Gates’ CDC and CDX/CenterTrack sprocket designs
Packs into Biknd case; 44 lbs. total weight
o Allows packing accessories in the same case while still staying under 50 lb. airline limit
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