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what sort of speeds can a tandem go compared to a solo bike, are they faster or slower per person, WHY


 
Posted : 20/06/2010 8:37 pm
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Faster, twice the power for the same wind resistance.


 
Posted : 20/06/2010 8:39 pm
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Twice the power for only around 1.5 times the weight.


 
Posted : 20/06/2010 8:54 pm
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More inertia due to greater mass so not as easily slowed by friction encoutered by solo riders I believe


 
Posted : 20/06/2010 9:00 pm
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but they aren't faster uphill.


 
Posted : 20/06/2010 9:01 pm