Univega Tandem Sport

Pros: Very inexpensive for a starter tandem
Cons: The wheels and tires are very weak for a tandems .

The Univega Sport Tandem has been a great learning experience. It is designed for a lightweight, casual riding team only. If you plan on riding 20 miles or less a week on moderate terrain with a team weight of less than 300 lbs., this tandem should work...

Pros: Good features for the price.
Cons: Rims and tires should be upgraded

My wife and I purchased this bike through E-bay. It was in almost new condition and all components functioned fine despite not having been ridden for about 2 years according to the original owner. We live in a suburban setting with lots of nice neighborhoods to ride through. We have found it an easy bike to learn on and simple to operate. I don't expect that it will replace our individual bikes for most of our riding, but for evening rides of 10 to 15 miles it has been a lot of fun. The rides have been flat to moderate rolling roads and we have had no problems negotiating minor grades. Our only problem has been front flats. I am a heavy rider (250) and my wife is about 120. Our bike shop found a stripped spoke and put heavier tape in the rim, but we will probably upgrade the rims.