Riding a bike on your own is fun but you can double it with a bike made for two also known as tandem bikes. These bikes have been around since the 1800s and have been used by a variety of different people. Even today tandem bikes can be used for two people who just want to tour together. Another totally different group may use them for something like Paralympic racing where the participants may be blind/visually impaired.
So for so many uses these bikes come in many assortments as well. Let’s see what bike you’d be interested in whether it’s to see the city or a slightly rougher dirt trail.

Couples Riding
Spending time with your significant other is important. It’s even more important to do extracurricular activities outside of your daily routine of work and housekeeping. Scientists keep finding in studies that couples that exercise together are happier, satisfied and even more romantic. With a tandem bike you can take your partner out for a different kind of date and see the city while literally being joined together. A lot of couples have one partner that is more skilled at biking or is in better shape in general. These bikes allow people with different fitness capabilities or disabilities to enjoy together. Basically the tandem bike allows for two people to do something active that they couldn’t do otherwise.
Best Beginners
A great tandem bike to try if your just starting out is the Pacific Dualie which is a 26 inch bike with 21 speed shifter for the easier budget. Its known to be easy to assemble but you can always have your local bike shop assemble it for you. This bike is known to be comfortable if one rider is taller (>6ft) or shorter (<5ft). Meaning this is a bike for everyone.
Best Alternative
An alternative is the Kulana Lua bike that looks great and is known among reviewers to be a strong and sturdy bike. All at a similar price point. You can choose this bike as a single or seven speed depending on whether you want to do some beach cruising or would like more control over power over longer rides.
Families Of All Kinds
If you’re willing to spend some more money you have the City Foldable tandem bike from Janizy. Sometimes you want to bring your whole family or take someone riding who may not be as able bodied as the other riders. This bike has adult seating for two and an additional seat that will fit children including child pedals as well. The bike is completely foldable so put it in your SUV and go to your destination with ease. The bike comes with seven speeds and can hold a maximum weight of 200kg.
Best Overall Value
The Gray Schwinn Twinn is a great bike out the box and can compete with tandem bikes worth five times more with a few upgrades. You can choose the medium frame which has a 20” front frame and a 16” rear frame. While the large frame has a 22” and 18” frame. Both come with an aluminum frame and 26” wheels.
This bike allows different seat heights for different size riders as well as a low bar step through bar at the rear for smaller riders. This is a comfortable bike that has plush seats and plush grips on handlebars. The 21 speed with trigger shifters gives a smooth ride thanks to the rear derailleur. Mechanical disc brakes on both front and rear give this a great riding experience.
The gray mountain bike version of the bike is the recommended one but that does not mean you should take it on any tough trails as ground clearance may not be enough. The aluminum frame feels strong and is what is loved by many riders but this will be better for casual riding or light dirt trails. There is a blue classic beach style of the bike if that is the style you are looking for. But be warned it has different features.
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