FollowMe Tandem - Parent-Child Bicycle Coupling

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Thus far, you now know that the FollowMe Tandem is a couple that attaches a kid’s bike to an adult bike. It allows you to haul the bike with a child on it. The child can either pedal along or rest themselves as you do the heavy work. You will not even notice that you have the FollowMe Tandem attached because it makes hauling kids on their bikes easier, comfortable, and stable. In addition, the ride quality, according to many parents and kids, is superb. We expect your child to be wearing a kid-specific helmet, cycling gloves, cycling shorts, cycling shoes, cycling sunglasses, and other cycling gear to make them safe while using the FollowMe Tandem. First, however, it is important to look at the structural safety of the tower.

Together on the road: With FollowMe you can transport a second child seat or your shopping on the carrier without restrictions. Set the FollowMe adapter up for your kid’s bike’s wheel size by adjusting the slider until the axle extensions fits right into the appropriate intakes while at the same time pressing the tire against the plate at the front of the FollowMe. FollowMe installed and “ready to tandem”…Because it folds forward when not in use, it’s also easier to ride with solo than a trailer-cycle. This makes it good for hauling a kiddo to school, and then riding home alone. And vice versa at the end of the day. Better Stability Than Traditional Trailer-Cycles However, I would like to give you a brief idea of what it is like, what skills and tools you will need and what to look out for from my own experience. Let’s dive into it… It may look a bit bulky when you see it for the very first time, and it’s quite heavy. But if you think about it, it is rather a feature than a “bug”: The FollowMe frame is very sturdy and the way it is designed, provides a really secure and stable connection between your own and your kid’s bike.

In addition, FollowMe have also developed a new part for kids’ bikes with hollow axles. This part is specifically designed for smaller starter bikes with 14″ and 16″ wheels and provides a more secure fit. From a technical viewpoint, the FollowMe is a very stable and sturdy device. It really interconnects your own and your kid’s bike in a very stable manner.You can plan much longer bike tours and can go faster with your kids attached to your own bike and riding “as a team” rather than riding slowly next to them. The granting of a best price is not combinable with other promotions (e.g. "free articles) from Bike-Discount. With an investment on the FollowMe Tandem, your kids can simply ride their bikes independently, and you can couple them along when they are tired. Primarily, this makes it a must-have towing device for families that go for longer bike tours.

Even on rough terrains, one can ride much faster compared to other tag-along bikes. You better be fit enough for the hills because you probably would be doing the heavy work of getting the both off you to the top. The good thing is that it does not alter your normal cycling habits. You can offsaddle, squat into an aerodynamic position, or zig-zag on the climbs. And thanks to the turning circle, you are able to negotiate barriers too. Performance Accessories: additional mounting kits to prepare additional adult and children's bikes - not included in delivery!All you need to do is remove the two screws from either end of your rear axle adapter, pull out the splints and take the FollowMe frame off. All that remains is the modified axle itself.

Storing and transporting the FollowMe Tandem should be the least of your worries. First, the FollowMe Tandem can take up little space in your house or garage with its entire build and foldability. Now I’m not allowed to do that because one of the most important elements of testing out new equipment is whether or not the accompanying instructions help or hinder in the quest to get going. We love that the FollowMe Tandem, unlike a trailer-cycle, allows your child to ride their own bike for much of your outing. Kids can start out on their own bicycle and then hook up when they get tired or when you get to a higher traffic area.

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The last thing I should note is that the FollowMe Tandem is well built. The frame is made of Chromoly steel which is both lightweight and durable. You should be able to use the bike with multiple children, and then still sell it on Craiglist (or similar) for a decent price). As I was riding along I was starting to plan the logistics of future trips out – suddenly the difficult period between T being too big for a bike seat but too small to complete a decent length ride has disappeared. To spice up a ride, you can get the little one a bike bell for communication, and who knows, they can ring it when they need your urgent attention. Of course, you need one too for your bike or a whistle to caution other road users that you are passing. Parting Shot!