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Mike wrote:
I second that notion.

Santana makes very nice tandems, and their designs are solid, but they ride like trucks. Anyone who is used to a quick handling road bike will like the feel of the Calfee better. The only person I ever talked to who didn't like the way the Calfee handled is a guy who never rode a single road bike before, and was happier with the slower, more stable steering of the Santana.

A friend of mine has the new design. He says its very solid, and not at all flexy.

-mike

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Thank you all for your comments. I have ridden thousands of miles on various touring and racing bikes over the years so I think I'll enjoy a "quicker" tandem. However, almost all my tandem miles are on the Santana and our Bike Friday Tandem Traveler XL. We got the BF six years ago for its versitality (two growing kids) and it has been great for that, but I'm seeking a better/faster ride for my wife and I.

The Calfee sounds great (though I have heard of some shifting problems) so I'll continue along this track.

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