TANDEM Diversity
Tandem Diversity News
September 7, 2025: Looking back to my posting of May 27, I did not realize then that even more big changes would be forced on us...we recently received very sad and devastating news: our liability insurance carrier has cancelled our insurance and we have been unsuccessful in our effort to find suitable replacement insurance. This will mean we will go out of business, with our last day October 24, 2025.
In that post from May I had indicated we would begin to phase out retail sales but would continue to offer service. The loss of our insurance means that as of October 24, we will no longer offer either retail sales or service.
Three things:
First of all, we will, for the time being anyway, keep our website and will turn our focus from business to just offering advice, encouragement, insights, and facilitation based on our experience (and we will continue to report on our experiences, as appropriate). The insurance carrier has advised us that these activities can be continued, just so long as we do not monetize any activity.
Secondly, we intend to continue to assist our local customers with maintaining their bikes. We won't, of course, charge for this, but offer it in the spirit of ongoing friendship. Anyone we help with service projects can, as appropriate, reimburse us for costs incurred.
Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, we suddenly find ourselves in dire need of inventory clearance. For the most part this is new and used bicycles we have in the (soon to be closed and repurposed) showroom. You can take a look at our online shop tab (which will remain active until October 24) to see what we still have in stock. We need to clear these out, so they will be priced accordingly. Email us to explore/discuss clearance pricing. And if you know of anyone who might be in the market for a killer deal on a new or used tandem, please have them contact us. Other than the bikes, we do still have some accessories left in stock, and we will also be needing to clear these out, so if interested, please email to explore close out pricing. Our remaining accessories comprise mostly various Gates belts and cogs, along with Kinekt seat posts and a few remaining Co-Motion Stokr stem bags.
I will likely post more information as we digest and adjust to this sad news. In the meantime, please email if you want to take advantage of close out prices on our remaining inventory.
And have a safe and enjoyable Fall season on your tandem adventures, wherever they may take you!
June 29, 2025: For years we have wanted to ride the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes in Idaho, and we finally have! We spent 3 days touring the trail in both directions. It was a treat and we highly recommend it! Check out a few photos on our 2025 Tours page.
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!