I knew a guy that rode a tandem, solo all the time. He was something else.

The bike has found an owner! Thanks all for the interest.

Messaged you :)

I want this so bad but I'm in Michigan.

i will come for it. my wife cant ride a bike so we use tandems like a real thing for transport.

More importantly where do you find a bike shop that will want to service such a thing? Hehe

Waltly make custom Ti (Titanium) bikes

While they aren't advertised much, some manufacturers do make them since they are obviously required for paracycling. WaveIcy294 already linked the two manufacturers I've seen most commonly mentioned.

First two searches on google.

at Pinarelllo apparently

Wow!! How fast have you gone on this?!?!

That rear hub is ideal for making a retro direct - a bike that engages a different gear when you pedal forwards or backwards

If you clean up the wheel, you might find some identifying marks on the brake that could lead to eBay to get a spare for parts.

Another possibility is that the front forks look beefy, so maybe you could install a drum brake there like the Sturmey-Archer XL-FD? Of course, there's room for a front rim brake too.

Does the double ratchet mean the pedals don’t have to be in sync?

You might need a beefer and longer brake handle I know my drum brake requires more leverage than a standard brake handle

I had to pass. The radiator in Mr car blew out today. Danged plastic parts.

grab it. The hubs alone etc.etc.

Best deal this year

I got it. It's cleaned up enough to assess and not piss off anyone working on it. The shift and brake cables are braided, all came off without frays kinks damage the housing was all roached. Disk brake cable was broken at lever, the hoods are rotters no saddles.. I don't have TA/Simplex crank remover so I'm not overhauling the bottom brackets/eccentric. Front hub is glassy smooth rear has a grit click chain is soaking, undetermined but I'm putting it together for static hang for now. Anybody interested hit me an offer I'm in Urbana Illinois. Safely ridden with modern cantilevers and some stout stock wheels is how I'm thinking and so selling. As someone said the Phil disk is as effective as a chocolate croissant in the same space as the brake.

@JeremyfromKenosha

My wife would probably be more freaked out by the added power of a motor.

And personally, I have a bias against e-bikes. I like the simplicity and health benefits of human pedal power.

Done right, a tandem ride is a great way for a couple to exercise together and chat. Done wrong, a tandem could lead to divorce.

Thanks for the reference. My wife isn't much of a cyclist, but I finally got her going on her own eBike.

This might be better, as we won't have any variance in speed.

How does it fold without bending the chain sideways?

OP, From the name (on the bike) - looks like you are from India. Are you?
Is this an e-bike?

More pix and my detailed review on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/ZLYJ-Folding-Tandem-Adjustable-Cruiser/dp/B0CQZ6VHDG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1HSD6JHY9T1CH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._6HcJk8a9CUM8EPGjkPE4h7YJikOUWIfaBMIF_7SFfwWC79awldE-UmjVK-FOID33QmMTDYxAc1ZuUW9K0z_Vf1P01yCJq6Ivqrwl4Q5z7MOCAo_pLGakdxqwv3yzsRkm9NnTWWeCcwM5vymRdPs4sqtcpNpC5PeTEE5lAry_mZCF-XYSK8lqtUQStPG6OWIj9JhTcXqoK83OzonYwzTVA.0RnQB63WCu1j98pS85jqN_aukxW0qMSihZAHsuPf4M0&dib_tag=se&keywords=ZLYJ+Folding+Tandem+Bike&qid=1753469611&sprefix=zlyj+folding+tandem+bike%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1

105 is a fantastic groupset, but it sounds like you're more in the market for $400 hybrids than you are road bikes. Otherwise I expect whatever you buy to be yet another one of those "only ridden 50 miles!" bikes on craigslist in 2 years.

Forget about the groupsets. You don't sound like a couple thousand miles per year or getting the best time uphill, in snow, both ways,....

Any groupset will be fine. Look for transportation of the kid and the stuff needed to keep him happy (panier, kids trailer or kids seat). Think about long, wide fenders in the back if you pick a trailer. Get something with wide tires (+35 mm) for comfort. Don't get a aggressive road bike with a a lot for forward rotation, aero position,..... Don't put your wife on something slow while you take something fast.

2 relaxed hybrids, both with paniers in the back and a interchangeable kids seat would be my pick. Go to a local shop that can show you how the paniers fit onto the bike and how the bike handles with a trailer attached. Do your shoes still fit between panier and pedals? Can you turn around a tight corner with the trailer? Does this setup fit all the stuff for the kid and does the kid still fit in 2 years time? These things are way more important than the ~100gram difference between groupsets.

riding road bikes slow is no fun, get a fat bike.

I’d go to a LBS for a fitting first then check your local classifieds like Craigslist.

For a couple bike ride I’d get a hybrid or city bike as it’s easier to get into

I’d actually recommend sticking to well known brands in case you throw the towel it’d be easier to recoup the money.

Giant, Specialized, Trek, Norco, Cannondale. There are other brands but way over your budget.

I wish tandem recumbents were more common. I went on bike tour one time on a tandem Bike-E. It was a humble bike, but golly it is a wonderful way to travel. You are sitting up and can really enjoy the scenery. Plus, you can chat with one another easily. There's no issue of one rider being stronger than the other. It's pretty great. The only tricky part is carrying gear. In our case we used a B.O.B. trailer. It worked out great!

there are actually a bunch of tandem recumbents by different manufacturers. Google search FTW.

I would suggest this is a homebuilt bike. Looks like it would be fun to ride.

Hell yeah, I've seen old couples flying along bike paths on these, truly comfy and easier on the body since they're recumbent!

Good luck with the divorce

Giant toughroad also looks good but i feel steel frame would be a little better? Any opinions? Thanks!

1990's trek 850, 930, etc, specilized stumpjumpers, and other similar rigid mtbs check all those boxes, except maybe disc, but you could also ways get a new disc fork and go mullet mode

Looks like you want something with drop bars given your preference for the Renegade?

Have you checked your local Craigslist or other used bike options? Sites like The Pro's Closet also have a good selection of nicer built-up gravel and cyclocross frames.

Those frames would support your needs - disc brakes, wide clearance, rack/fender mounts.

Almost all of the major brands have frames and full-builds within your price range that I think you'd be happy with.