What is a stoker stem?

STOKER +35° Stem Forged is significantly stronger than cast methods of building but requires less material, for a stiffer, lighter stem. Because correct stem length is vital for comfortable bike position and good handling, the stoker stem with length adjustability from 190-230mm or 215~255mm.

What is a stoker on a tandem?

On conventional tandems, the front rider steers as well as pedals the bicycle and is known as the captain, pilot, or steersman; the rear rider only pedals and is known as the stoker, navigator or rear admiral. On most tandems the two sets of cranks are mechanically linked by a timing chain and turn at the same rate.

What is a stoker in cycling?

“Stoker” – the person who sits behind the captain on the tandem and has control of the braking, steering, and generally everything else besides the shifting. “Higher” gear – “Harder” to pedal (not “higher up on the cassette”)

What is a stoker bike?

Riding in the REAR seat, the Stoker is essentially the engine room of the bike. To avoid causing accidents it is REALLY important that the Stoker remains centred on the bike and doesn’t try to steer. Erratic weight transfers can throw the tandem off balance and cause crashes.

Do both people have to pedal a tandem bike?

On a two-person tandem bicycle, a couple that rides at different speeds on individual bikes can stay together and chat easily for the whole ride. Riding a tandem requires teamwork, though. For most tandem bikes, the riders must pedal in synch at the same rate, which means compromise.

Are tandem bikes harder to ride?

Can you ride tandem? Riding a tandem is easier than riding a solo bike plus trailer cycle. The long wheelbase of a tandem makes is very stable, although the slightly bus-like cornering at slow speed takes some getting used to.