Compare the Buddy Bike (left) to the regular tandem (below left). Try riding both of them, first alone, then with a partner. You will have done our work for us. There is no convincing salesmanship needed to demonstrate the differences. The compact frame of the Buddy Bike makes it infinitely easier to control, and unlike the regular tandem, its fun to ride solo or partnered. The balance problems that come with the long wheel base of the normal tandem disappear on the Buddy Bike.
UNIQUE HANDLEBAR SETUP
LOWER FRONT SEAT puts the smaller rider up front
FOLD OUT FOOT PEGS provide foot rest for smaller front rider
Tandem 26"
Bike weight: 63 lbs.
Bike packaged shipping weight: 72 lbs.
Bike dimensional weight: 95 lbs.
Frame
26" Hi-ten Tander frame, Tig welding, Forged ecd. with 2 sets water bottle boss
T/T:31.8 mm, with 2 pcs. cable stopper at 5 o'clock
S/T:31.8 mm, CrMo tube, with seat collar welding 2 pcs.
D/T:31.8 mm, S/S: with bridge & V-pivot & roller brake bracket
Frame Finish
Painted YS-774 color
Fork
26" Unicrown CrMo blade, 1-1/8" w/pivot & forged end
Fork Finish
Pained YS-774 color
Decal
Buddy Bike
Head set
HP-568AN + HP-325 A-head set alloy silver 1-1/8" without hanger, with cap
YST
F/Bottom Bracket
BB-200 CNC alloy, +BB-7700 steel cp, with bolt type
THH
R/Bottom Bracket
R/LF-716 steel CP, with bolt type axle
F/Crank Set
Tracer PROMAX-300 22T x 58 mm, alloy ring crank :170 mm with cover
Tracer
R/Crank Set
Tracer PROMAX-300-22T 22T x 58 mm, alloy ring crank :170 mm with cover
Tracer
Chain Cover
Tracer
F/Derailleur
Nil.
R/Derailleur
Nil.
Shifter
Shimano SL-7S10
Shimano
Freewheel
Shimano 1/2" x 1/8" x 19T
Shimano
Chain
KMC UG-50 +Z-50 1/2" x 1/8" black x 2 PCs
KMC
Brakes Lever
Tektro RBP-354A alloy silver, right side only
Tektro
Tektro M2.0
Shimano
Brake
Tektro RBP-829ALA alloy silver w/L-pipe
Tektro
Brake
Tektro RBP-829ALA alloy silver with/L-pipe
Tektro
Shimano BR-IM50 roller brake
Shimano
Front Hub
KT-D15F alloy silver, 14G x 36H with Q.R.
KT
Rear Hub
Shimano SG-7R42 with roller brake
Shimano
Spoke
14G UCP, with brass nipple
Saddle
F:VL-262; R: VL-266 black without clamp
Velo
Seat Post
DP-310 alloy silver 2 pcs.
Tahoma
Seat Pin
QR12SE Q>R> with alloy silver x 2 pcs.
Prime Aero
Rim
P-6N 26" alloy silver 14G x 36H
HJC
Tires
C-1027-22 26"1.95 all black with A.V.
Chen Sheng
F/Handlebar
ATB-6 alloy black 580 mm rise: 20 mm
HL
R/Handlebar
HL MTB-113 steel ED black (supply by buyer)
HL
Stem
HL-SP24 CrMo, with steel clamp ED black 1-1/8" (supply by buyer)
HL
HL TDS-2 CrMo, with steel clamp CP (supply by buyer)
HL
Hanger
Nil.
Pedals
VP-896 PP body & cage, with CPSC refl. 2 prs
VP
Grip
F:VLG-158 kraton black, R: CB3279 + CL-133 foam black
This warranty covers only the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty does not include frame, fork or component failure due to or because of improper use, pilot error, misuse, neglect, reckless or negligent riding, improper assembly, improper maintenance, and professional or amateur racing including but not limited to bicycle motorcross, stunt bicycling, bicycle trails, single trail mountain biking or similar activities when in training for the same. This warranty does not cover any personal injuries, damage or failure of the bicycle if used in any competitive amateur or professional event including but not limited to bicycle motorcross, stunt bicycling, bicycle trails, single trail mountain biking or similar activities when in training for the same. This warranty does not include shipping charges to or from Buddy Bike, LLC. This warranty does not cover any personal injuries.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS OR LIMITED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE BUDDY BIKE. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN MAY NOT BE EXTENDED, ENLARGED OR OTHERWISE MODIFIED BY ANY BUDDY BIKE DEALER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE, AND BUDDY BIKE DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY OR MAKE ANY WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
PARTS
Buddy Bike will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts for this bicycle at no charge, for a period of six months after the date of original purchase. Parts subject to normal wear and tear, including tires, tubes, saddle, pedals and grips are not covered by this six month period. Parts subject to normal wear and tear which are found to be defective by the purchaser within 30 days of purchase, including tires, tubes, saddle, pedals and grips will be replaced by Buddy Bike at no charge. This warranty does not include dealer service charges for parts replacement or shipping charges to or from Buddy Bike.
FRAME
All Buddy Bike frames and forks are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of original purchase. A frame or fork found defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced at Buddy Bike’s option.
The story behind the bike from the designer
Jesse & The Buddy Bike Story
On November 29, 2003 I purchased a used tandem bicycle from a neighbor. This bike is unique and differs from the typical “child-behind” tandem because the child sits in front; his pedals are fully connected to the gears and his handlebars are on the same bar as the adult’s. I have always been enthusiastic about exercise, and this design seemed perfect for safe and fun cycling with my son, Jesse, who has autism.
When Jesse was a toddler, I used to take him in the child seat attached to my bike. However, as Jesse got older we needed an alternative. He enjoys bike riding and even learned how to ride a two-wheeler. Unfortunately, Jesse, like most children with autism and many with related disabilities, does not understand the concept of traffic and stop signs. At first, I purchased a “tag along bike” that attached to my bicycle, and included handlebars and pedals. However, I constantly had to look back at Jesse to make sure he was holding on and pedaling. He was usually not doing one or the other and would often pedal backwards. On more than one occasion I crashed as I was looking back at Jesse.
Since 2003, Jesse and I have been riding our special bike together almost every weekend. As Jesse and I enjoyed the bike and received so many smiling looks along the way, I began to think about the many parents and children who could benefit from this design. I contacted the inventor, Robert Gardner, offered to purchase the patent, and in 2005, a Special Needs Irrevocable Trust for the benefit of Jesse (Jesse’s Trust) purchased the rights to the patent for the bicycle as well as the remaining inventory.
The Buddy Bike is unique. A typical tandem bicycle requires the person sitting in the front to steer. With the Buddy Bike, the child sits in the front but holds on to the same handle bars that the adult uses to steer the bike. The adult has significant leverage over the handlebars so the child does not have the ability to push the steering in any direction without the cooperation of the parent rider. Since Jesse sits in front of me I can supervise what he is doing and we can work on his communication skills while riding. He has already learned to point and say “left turn” or “right turn.”
Jesse and I look forward to our weekend routine of riding the Buddy Bike. We spend about 2 hours together as we ride 10 to 18 miles, stop for breakfast and return home. Every once in a while Jesse turns around to look at me with a very big smile on his face. Instead of watching my back as he did with the tag along bike, Jesse now sees an open world with nothing in front of him but road and sky.
The Future of Buddy Bike
I foresee how the bike will be enjoyed by all parents who would enjoy the increased security and interactive fun the Buddy Bike provides. The Buddy Bike will also offer special needs children, including children with physical as well as developmental challenges, an opportunity for growth, development, exercise and an opportunity to interact within their community.
The future of Buddy Bike includes plans for the creation of Buddy Bike Clubs in communities across the United States. The Buddy Bike Clubs will plan group rides and local excursions for us dads (moms are invited too) and our kids.
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