Random tandom Q

[Ian H]

I think it's a lot to do with centre of gravity. Mrs. Wow is tall (5'7") and with elegant long legs, therefore her saddle is high.

A high centre of gravity helps balance on the move, but does the opposite when stationary.

[clarion]

I've never had problems holding a tandem up even with a Rann trailer and a childseat, so an adult and two children behind. In that configuration S had to mount by standing on a pedal so as to swing a leg forward over the rear top tube. That did require that I had both feet on the ground.

Superstoker has recently learned to ride a horse, so has taken to occasionally mounting the tandem in a similar way.

[damerell]

I'm about 83kg; one of my regular stokers weighs over 100, and the chap I did the E2E with is taller than me and of similar build. It's not a serious problem.

[Somnolent]

Missus & I are new to tandems.
She didn't like stoker position at all.   Hated not being able to see.   I'm a good 8" taller (and 85kgs to her 60kgs) so I'm thinking I'll be able to see over her shoulders.  She's pretty strong - we shall see if it works for us.