TANDEM Diversity
Tandem Diversity News
May 27, 2025: Changes are happening right now at Tandem Diversity - big changes. Let me fill you in and give you an idea of what to expect from us going forward.
First of all, we have begun the process of phasing out retail sales. While supplies last, we still have an excellent selection of new, used, and demo tandem and single bikes for sale, now at clearance prices. We need to clear out our showroom to make way for new things coming. And we have a limited remaining supply of Incrediwear products, Kinekt seatposts, and Co-Motion Stokr Stem bags.
Our 12 year relationship with Co-Motion has convinced us of one thing: they make the most practical, the most beautiful and elegant, and the most fun to ride bicycles of any manufacturer we've ever come across. We very much appreciated the opportunity over the years to represent their bicycles.
I once again emphasize: we still have a good selection of very practical new and used tandems and singles in stock, at close out prices, so get in touch with us if a new tandem or single bike has been something you are considering.
Why the decision to cease retail sales? To us it seems the tandem market has cooled substantially. I believe this is due to the rise in popularity of e-bikes. Tandems once were the equalizers in relationships where couples who were mismatched in skill and ability could still share the joy of riding together. Now, e-bikes fill that equalizer role. It doesn't help that there seems to be a general wariness about international travel just now. At any rate, for us the retail side of our tandem business has slowed to the point we can no longer justify the investment in inventory.
This does not apply to bicycle service. We still offer service, as outlined on the service page of our website, and encourage customers to bring in their bicycles for necessary service work.
What to expect from us from here on: in addition to offering service of your bicycle, we hope to be your source for advice, consultation, encouragement, and pretty much anything you need to facilitate your tandem adventures together. And you need not pay for this; it's free for the asking. You know how to contact us.
And I say once again, while we are in the phase of transitioning away from retail sales, we still have a great inventory to clear out; take a look at our new tandems for sale, our new singles for sale, our used bikes for sale, and our demo bikes for sale, to investigate some real bargains.
We hope you think of us when it comes to helping you on your tandem journey together; please get in touch and let us know how we can help!
February 18, 2025: Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means....a young man's fancy turns to tandeming! And so does mine! The winter so far here in the Pacific Northwest has not been the best for outdoor cycling. We have a ton of miles on Zwift so far this winter, but not many miles outdoors. It looks like that may begin to slowly change.
If you are like us and looking forward to getting on the bike outside, and if you are already into, or thinking of getting into, tandem cycling, well then we are the place to be. We have the bikes and the expertise to help you. And a significant feature of our tandem business is that there are no strings attached. Ever. We are glad to sell you a tandem or accessories, but we are just as glad to share expertise and experiences with you with no charge and no expectations.
However, I would like to remind you we have stock to get you going right away on your tandem journey together. We have a good selection of new tandems in stock, including both Shimano Di2 and Rohloff drivetrains. We have a good selection of used tandems in stock. If it's a single bike you are after, we have a very nice Co-Motion Klatch in stock and ready to ride. And we also have some demo single bikes available.
One important thing to keep in mind is that prices are going to go up. Especially on bikes that have Japanese and German components in their drivetrains. Our new tandem offerings are, of course, still at original pricing levels.
So, make sure to email us to let us know how we can help you get started in the new season. Are you interested in road riding, touring, gravel riding, travel? We can help with all those. Hope to see you soon!
January 1, 2025: Our message for the start of 2025 is very much like our message of one year ago today: we very much appreciate our customers, we very much enjoyed our time riding, rallying, and touring with friends and family, and we very much look forward to a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year. Happy New Year all!
December 28, 2024: Once again it is time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a whirlwind of pleasant memories from this past tandeming year. We look back at the gifts 2024 bestowed upon us.
Happy New Year everyone! Please get in touch by email to let us know how we might assist you in your own tandem journey together!