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At Co-Motion Cycles, turning ideas into tandems is a way of life. From their beginnings in 1988 as a builder of fine custom tandems and continuing today, they have evolved into one of America's premier tandem companies. Co-Motion tandems are different. They're known for their precision handling, almost like riding a single-seat bike. Co-Motion's approach to tandem design is traditiional, but they've not been afraid to discard anything that doesn't serve the purpose of making their tandems better than the competition. The result? Co-Motion tandems always seem to know exactly where you want to go. You're in control! And better control means you can relax and enjoy the ride. Confidence in your tandem will make you a better cyclist, whether you're stoking or captaining. When you know that your tandem will do exactly what you ask, you'll be able to relax and enjoy the ride! How does Co-Motion know this? Simple! In addition to building some very fine tandems, they also ride them. They ride to work, ride for fun, and, occasionally, you’ll even see them riding in competition.

Co-Motion Cycles also is known for listening to its customers, and to its dealers. When they hear a suggestion, from whatever source, they listen, evaluate it, and, if it’s feasible and it makes sense, incorporate what they’ve learned into the new models.

Tandems, Ltd stocks most models of Co-Motion tandems.

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PeriScope Scout

Do you have children? Taking them with you on your tandem just got easier. The Periscope Scout uses the same unique double-clamping, quick-release seatpost mast system and frame design as the rest of the Periscope family, which provides three times the adjustability as a conventional tandem. Coupled with fully adjustable front and rear stems, this tandem can fit riders from about 3' tall (stokers) to over 6' tall (captains). Select either a 26” wheelset or a 700c wheelset! Incredible value in a beautifully made tandem that’s well-equipped for your next family adventure. Young or old, big or small, the Periscope Scout fits them all. Avid disc brakes are standard.
Size: (26" or 700c) 18/11 with either short or long seat masts
Color: Ferrari Red or Gloss Black

Periscope Torpedo

Designed to accommodate people of all different sizes with fun and style, the Periscope Torpedo may be the perfect tandem for families on the go. The Periscope uses the same unique double-clamping, quick-release seatpost mast system and frame design as the rest of the Periscope family, which provides three times the adjustability as a conventional tandem. Coupled with fully adjustable front and rear stems, and this tandem can fit riders from about 3' tall (stokers) to over 6' tall (captains). Select either 26” wheelset or a 700c wheelset! All the family-friendly PeriScope features, together with the superb performance and component selection of the popular Co-Motion Speedster.

Size: (26" or 700c) 18/11 with either short or long seat masts
Color: Ferrari Red or Gloss Black

Periscope Trident

Maximum adjustability and seats for three! Now you CAN take your youngster and with the two of you! What better way to enjoy family cycling than with the whole family! Available only with 26” wheels, other quality components include Shimano Ultegra 10-sp shifters, Avid disc brakes front & rear, and more!

Size: (26”) 18/11 with either short or long seat masts
Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints

 

A convertible model of the Trident is available, too. Switch between “Tandem” or “Triplet” configurations. It’s quick and easy.

Size: (26”) 18/11 with either short or long seat masts
Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints
BlueBird

If you're looking for your first tandem, you may already be overwhelmed by the choices available to you. The Bluebird is Co-Motions's newest model, hand built like all Co-Motion bicycles in their Eugene, Oregon facility. It’s designed with a friendly price and easy to ride style to get more people onto tandems. You’re going to love this bike! It's pull-back bars make for a comfortable ride. Co-Motion's least expensive tandem.

Size: (700c) 52/42, 54/44, 56/46

Color: Memphis Blue

Primera

A benchmark for performance, value and durability, the Primera employs outstanding Co-Motion design to take on any task you’d ask of your tandem. From club rides to self-contained touring, the Primera demonstrates its Co-Motion heritage with grace and style. Ask a diehard tandem enthusiast for an opinion, and you'll find that for just a little more than the "cheap" tandem you may have found, you can buy a Co-Motion tandem, and you'll be rewarded many times over for your choice. The Primera is built with zonally-butted tandem tubing, built exclusively to Co-Motion's specifications. Buy a Primera, and you can ride it for a lifetime!
Size: (700c) 52/42, 54/44, 56/46

Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints

 

Common Options (Extra Cost): Thudbuster Shockpost, Pathfinder touring package, Co-Motion Carbon fork
Speedster

Ride a Speedster, you'll experience Co-Motion's better control that many other tandems simply lack. Co-Motion's advanced design and unmatched construction may make you forget you're on a tandem at all, which may explain why a Co-Motion handles almost like a top-quality single bikes. The Speedster steers nimbly, but better still, the precision of the handling that Co-Motion tandems are famous for equates to better safety. The Speedster is remarkably lightweight and fun to take up long climbs, yet rock solid and stable on winding descents. The Speedster uses Co-Motion's exclusive air-hardening steel tandem tube package and direct lateral frame design, guaranteeing you'll have a great Co-Motion ride. The Speedster's high level of component specifications will leave you completely satisfied that you own one of the best tandems the world has to offer!
Size: (700c) 52/42, 54/44, 56/46, 56/42
Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints

 

Common Options (Extra Cost):  Gates Beltdrive, Rolf Wheelset,  Co-Motion elite discbrake Carbon Fork, Shimano Tandem Crank, Thudbuster shockpost. (Not all Options are available on the same tandem),

 

(Also available as a triplet)
Carrera

Co-Motion’s steel-framed beauty is outfitted with all the options the modern tandem team desires. This makes the Carrera a fast and fun ride. Standard equipment includes dual disk brakes, Rolf Prima tandem disc wheels, a tapered headtube and a Co-Motion designed tapered carbon tandem disc fork. Drivetrain is an FSA Gossamer Tandem Crankset w/a Gates timing belt and Ultegra 10sp shifters.

Size: (700c) 52/40, 54/44, 56/46, 56/42

Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints.

 

Common Options (Extra Cost): Thudbuster stoker seatpost, stainless steel rear dropouts

Equator

Say goodbye to derailleurs and complicated controls. The Equator, with its internally-geared 14-speed Rohloff hub can do everything our derailleur- equipped tandems can do, and it does it all beautifully. The frame uses Co-motion’s design Reynolds 631 air-hardened steel zonally-butted tandem tubing is used to build the direct-lateral frame. The headset is Chris King’s oversize 44mm sealed unit. Gates belts transfer power to the Rohloff 14-speed internally-geared hub, and Co-Motion's own self-locking eccentric front and rear bottom brackets for ease of belt tension adjustments
Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints.
Size: (700c) 52/42, 54/44, 56/46, 56/42

Common options (extra cost): Pathfinder package, Thudbuster shockpost

Supremo

The Supremo represents a departure from traditional thinking about tandems. Co-Motion's goal was to create the lightest, best performing steel-framed tandem ever produced. Taking advantage of Co-Motion's highly-regarded geometry and advanced Co-Motion designed steel tandem tubing, Co-Motion uses their open-frame design on the Supremo, increasing its advantage over nearly every other contender. Equipped with the super-light Co-Motion carbon tandem fork, the Supremo raises the bar on tandem performance. The Supremo's lighter Rolf Vigor tandem wheelset and FSA SL-K Carbon Mega Exo crankset make accelerating nearly effortless.

Size: (700c) 52/42, 54/44, 56/46, 56/42

Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints.

 

Common Options (Extra Cost): Avid rear Disc Brake, Shimano Di2 electric shifting

Robusta

The Robusta's unbelievably light and rigid triple-butted Easton 7005 aluminum frame is the embodiment of the true racing tandem. Fast riding and optimized handling were the primary design objectives for the Robusta. Co-Motion achieved their goal, in part with the Co-Motion Carbon Fiber tandem fork. Now standard – TRP Spyre disk brakes front & rear! In addition, the Robusta's wheels are built for speed, and acceleration. They are the fabulous Rolf Vigor tandem wheels. The FSA Gossamer cranks help keep the price lower, and the Gates timing belt makes it quieter and lighter. Experience for yourself how the Robusta will bring out the best from your team.

Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints.

Size: (700c) 52/40, 54/44, 56/46, 56/42

 

Common Options (Extra Cost): Thudbuster seatpost, Shimano crankset

Macchiato

How low (weight) can you go? Using Co-Motion’s ACMUltra7 Aluminum tubeset in an open-frame design, this bike not only looks different, it IS different! Co-Motion has pared the Macchiato down to its essential elements, stripping away tradition(design) along with unnecessary mass. While this design is not for everyone, Co-Motion feels it’s definitely right for those whose goal in life is to fast with only the best of componentry. Ultegra 10-sp w/FSA’s Carbon Pro Mega Exo tandem crankand Gates Carbon-Drive timing belt keeps the weight to about 25 pounds. Is this your ultimate tandem?

Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints.

Size: (700c) custom size, built to order.

 

Common Options (Extra Cost): Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11sp electric shifting

Mocha

Versatility is by far the biggest reason to consider making the Mocha your all-purpose recreational vehicle. The smaller diameter of the rims makes 26" wheels amazingly strong, and the wide array of available tires makes them very appealing. You can ride on tires ranging from 1" to 2.2" wide, with no tread at all or aggressive trail-grabbing lugs. The Mocha is ready for dedicated off-road use or strictly road riding: you choose. The degree of specialization is flexible too. You can fit the Mocha with upright handlebars with mountain bike controls or use drop bars with road-style levers.

Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paint

Size: (650B) 52/42, 54/44, 56/46        
Java

With its ultra-rugged frame and big 29” wheels, the Java is equipped to take on extremes. Getting away from vehicle traffic has never been easier or more fun. Pavement ends? No problem! The Java’s rugged frame and specially-built fork are designed to get you to your most exotic destination grinning widely. Co-Motion-design super-sized zonally-butted cro-moly tubing make it an excellent choice for touring with the 29” wheel’s amazing versatility – it can be equipped with 700c tires for road rides when riding “civilized” roads (disc brakes make it easy). The is also plenty of clearance for large tires and fenders, with its larger than life hand-built 29” tandem fork.

Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints.

Size: (29") 50/36, 54/42

Common options (extra cost): Pathfinder package, Thudbuster shockpost, Shimano tandem crank, Rohloff rear hub
Equator

Say goodbye to derailleurs and complicated controls. The Equator, with its internally-geared 14-speed Rohloff hub can do everything our derailleur- equipped tandems can do, and it does it all beautifully. The frame uses Co-motion’s design Reynolds 631 air-hardened steel zonally-butted tandem tubing is used to build the direct-lateral frame. The headset is Chris King’s oversize 44mm sealed unit. Gates belts transfer power to the Rohloff 14-speed internally-geared hub, and Co-Motion's own self-locking eccentric front and rear bottom brackets for ease of belt tension adjustments
Color: Choose from 30(!) standard colors, the largest selection in the industry! Or upgrade to one of 15 House of Kolors Pearlescent Paints.

Size: (700c) 52/42, 54/44, 56/46, 56/42

 

Common options (extra cost): Pathfinder package, Thudbuster shockpost
Co-Pilot Option

Co-Motion is offering the "Co-Pilot Option" on any steel frame tandem listed above. Yes, that means you can purchase a Speedster/Co-Pilot, a Supremo/Co-Pilot, a Carrera/Co-Pilot, or a Mocha/Co-Pilot. You can even buy a Primera/Co-Pilot or a PeriScope Torpedo/Co-Pilot or an Equator/Co-Pilot! Adding the Co-Pilot option to any steel frame tandem adds the flexibility of being able to take your tandem with you on your trips. Once your tandem is in its cases (we recommend two hard cases or two hybrid cases, but you can also use a backpack case or one hard case and one lightweight case for your wheels), you can check your tandem as luggage. The 26x26x10 size is within the airline limits for checked baggage, as long as you don't overpack. Best of all, it takes less than an hour to assemble or disassemble a "Co-Pilot" tandem. (Some practice may be required).

Price depends on # of couplers required, but usually it will be in the range from $1350-$2000 (over the base price of the tandem)..

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