Quetzal tandem

Good lighting is especially important for a recumbent bicycle. Thanks to the bright daytime running LED and the striking rear light, you are also clearly visible during the day. In combination with a SON hub dynamo in the front wheel, you will always have a sea of light. The rear light is equipped with a brake light for extra safety.

The SON 28 with 6-hole disc-connection is a very reliable and efficient hub dynamo for the Quetzal. The power is 3W-6V, the maximum disc diameter is 203 mm.

Do you want to use the Quetzal for cycling holidays in hilly or mountainous areas? Then hydraulic disc brakes are a worthwhile investment due to the extra braking power. The maximum front and rear disc diameter is 203 mm.

For maximum braking force, select a 203 mm disc brake for the rear wheel as well. This is available for Rohloff and cassette hub and is supplied with the corresponding adapter. The disc brake for the front wheel is already 203 mm as standard.

For the tandem an extra strong URSUS kickstand is available, the length is adjustable. Even a heavily loaded Quetzal can be parked reliably on a solid surface. If the soil is less firm, it is advisable to look for a tree or wall.

Many recumbent cyclists like a headrest. The support is fully adjustable and therefore always fits. The stainless steel bars can be bent slightly for the correct position of the support.

For splitting the tandem, cable splitters are very useful. The Rohloff hub cables and the disc brake (with cable control) can be dis- and re-connected in seconds without changing the setting.

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A standard bottle cage can be attached to the reinforcement plate of the front seat support, using two bolts.

For both the captain and the stoker, a crankset with shorter cranks can be mounted: 155 mm instead of 170 mm. This gives (for the captain) more clearance to the front wheel. It also ensures higher pedal speed, less bending and less stress on the knees. For people with a small stature this can be an advantage.

For the derailleur version of the tandem, we use a bottom bracket block with an attached derailleur support. Due to the chain line and the enormous force on the chain in a tandem, the smallest usable front sprocket is 30T, the largest 52T. Do you want to fold the tandem? Then in this case it is necessary to split the chain.

An additional rim brake on the rear wheel makes it easier for the stoker to control the tandem when the captain is not in place. An additional brake can also be useful for long or steep descents.

With the lowrider brackets you can take 2 extra bags with you without any problem. These brackets consist of an aluminium tube with a diameter of 12 mm and have a maximum load of 2 x 15 kg. The brackets are suitable for small and large bags, such as Ortlieb's.

Ventisit has been a popular brand for recumbent cushions for many years. The material has a very good ventilation effect, offers a lot of comfort, does not absorb any water and has a long life span. The cushion is attached with velcro and can therefore be removed quickly.

Does the co-pilot have a small stature? It is then possible to attach a special bracket to the top tube instead of the lower tube. With a body height of 130 to 160 cm, the higher position of the bottom bracket offers a more comfortable position compared to the standard bracket.

The standard frame is suitable for a body length of the stoker up to approx. 185 cm. Does this leave insufficient space? Then choose a separate "spacer" between front and rear frame.

Colour is important. Do you have special requirements? We can supply a large number of non-standard colours as an extra option. Please let us know which RAL number you want. Then we will check if we have the colour available.