FS: Spectrum lugged tandem frameset

Ed Felker

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Apr 6, 2021, 1:52:18 PM4/6/21

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We're letting go of our 2015 custom Spectrum lugged tandem frameset, with some extras.

The captain top tube is 57.5 cm effective. I'm 5"11" and I have the saddle about as low as it can go at about 72.5 cm and still accommodate the stoker boom. Steerer is uncut.

My stoker is 5'8" and it was built for a stretched stoker position. It can easily handle someone shorter and a bit taller.

We set it up with drop bars, 700x32mm tires with fenders and disk brakes. It's got a fast, solid feel, it reminds me of my Rambouillet.

Other details: King headset; quick release dropouts; 145mm rear/100mm front hub spacing; front and rear rack mounts. (It was not meant for loaded touring, however).

Includes stoker boom and fenders.

See a full set of photos and the frame sizing schematic here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gJq14wBO-aJbcl4uwFv6IAtF102f8EJC

Asking $3,650 plus actual ship or pick up in the Washington, D.C. area. No dents, minimal marks. I also have wheels and the NItto 32F rack to sell, please inquire if needed.

Thanks for looking!

Ed Felker

Julian Westerhout

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Apr 6, 2021, 2:43:46 PM4/6/21

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Ed, that's a spectacular bike -- and now that Spectrum has closed, a lugged modern tandem like this is more rare than ever -- very few builders will undertake that job, and those that will will justifiably charge a lot more that hat this one will cost someone used.

Did you guys replace it with something else? Please tell me that you are still riding a tandem -- my wife/stoker and I both enjoy your stoker's Chasing Mailboxes blog -- especially the tandem content!

If it were our size I'd be all over this -- it will be a treat for someone.

GLWTS,

Julian Westerhout

Bloomington, IL

Ed Felker

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Apr 6, 2021, 3:54:48 PM4/6/21

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Julian,

we are still riding tandem, thanks for asking! We're primarily on mixed surfaces these days on our Co-Motion that can take big tires.

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djm323

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Apr 12, 2021, 3:19:48 PM4/12/21

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I happened to visit Spectrum in 2015 and saw that frame just after it was completed. It is a work of art.