Saturday, March 5, 2011

a bicycle built a long time ago for two

My friend Jen recently spotted this old tandem bicycle outside an apartment building in the West End. She snapped a pic and sent it along to me.


I've seen vintage/old bikes and tandem bikes but never the two in one! I wonder what it would be like to ride? (Once, um, the chain is returned to its rightful position.)

Certainly adds some flair to the neighbourhood. That is one loooooooooong chaingaurd!

3 comments:

  1. There's an old couple who I have often seen around town who ride a bike very similar to this...I will try and get a picture next time I see them about on their trusty machine...!

    -Trevor

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  2. Those handlebars are wicked! The owner of this bike does seem to have good common sense though, as evidenced by the nice coffee-cup holders. It would be nice to see this bike painted up and looking grand!

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  3. Hmm, now you've both got me wondering what kind of people ride this bike! Old or young? Like to carry drinks with them, like neutral colours? I wonder if one is much taller than the other? (Considering the handlebar height difference...)

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