Are They Any Good?
This is going to be the next hot area in eBikes. What could be better than pedaling along on a leisurely ride with your significant other, best buddy, or one of your kids on the same electric bike?
These are brilliant, the traditional tandem is easy to ride and you both share the workload, well this is really amped up when you have a tandem electric bike.
Some models come with 2 batteries which can more than double the distance as an Electric Tandem is more than twice as efficient as 2 single eBikes
Did you know that there are names for the riders’ positions on the bike? The pilot, logically, is the person upfront. The person on the rear seat is referred to as the stoker
I would suggest that both riders have some experience riding a bike, as this is one less thing to concentrate on. After a little practice riding in sync is pretty easy building up trust and cooperation in a very short time.
A Tandem is extremely suitable for an experienced solo rider to be the pilot and to have a less experienced solo rider as the stoker. One of the benefits is that you will both leave and arrive at your destination at the same time. So experienced and less experienced is also a good blend
Prices range from under $2,000 up to over $4,300. Yes the starting price is a little dearer than a lower spec’ed standard electric bike, but then you are getting two electric bikes in one
Are they built as a “bike for 2”. Yes indeed
Wheels have extra spokes to support the extra weight as well as heavy-duty rims. Tires that can take higher pressure to support two riders
Handlebars and Seats, yes there are 2 sets. All are adjustable so if each rider is a different height or prefers a slightly different riding position this can be catered for in their personal adjustment
Who are Tandem Electric Bikes suitable for?
- Mature Adults who are looking for a good way to exercise that is not weight-bearing. Ideal if they are the stoker
- Parents wanting to get their children some exercise in a safe manner
- Couples looking to exercise together
- Beginners who don’t feel confident with an electric bike, or traffic conditions
Micargi Raiatea 500W Tandem Electric Bike
This Tandem eBike is longer than the “standard” tandem, which gives you plenty of space between the front (pilot) rider and the rear (stoker) rider.
Highlights
- 500 Watt Electric Hub Motor
- 48V 10.4Ah Lithium-ion Battery
- Cruiser Style Frame
- 30 Miles on a single charge
- Dual Disc Brakes
- PLUS FREE. Heavy Duty Bike Lock & Mount for Smartphone
Micargi Aloha 500W Tandem Electric Bike
The Micargi Aloha is a very stylish cruiser style with a top speed of 17mph using the throttle. This Tandem eBike includes all the features you could want
Highlights
- 500 Watt Electric Hub Motor
- 48V 10.4Ah Lithium-ion Battery
- Durable High Tensile Steel Frame
- 40 Miles on a single charge
- Front & Rear LED Lights
- Front & Rear Hydraulic Brakes
- PLUS FREE. Heavy Duty Bike Lock & Mount for Smartphone