2002 Trek Technical Manual

New for 2002

Trek is re-entering the tandem market. This is

an entirely new frameset which meets the needs
of the performance tandem enthusiast in fit and
function.

Geometry

Using what we know about bike fit, garnered

over years of making lots of great bikes, the tan-
dem was designed to replicate the fit from those
bikes. Essentially what we did was make the cap-
tain's sizing mimic the positions of those found on
riders from 5'7" to 6'2". Then we made the stoker's
position as adjustable as possible, fitting from just
under 5' to about 5'11".

Ride

The main performance issue with a tandem

is frame rigidity and handling. We used FEA
(Finite element Analysis), a powerful computer-aid-
ed design program, to find which tube shapes and
sections would best address the needs to the rid-
ers. Our unique boom-tube shape is an obvious
visual example. What you cana't see under the
paint is the unique wall shapes that make this tue
about the stiffenst in the market for its intended
use.

So what does all this mean? Pound for pound, we

think you'll find our Trek tandem is the best riding
tandem on the market, regardless of cost.

Frame details

Our tandems are designed to be as versatile as pos-

sible. As such, they have brake mounts for road calipers,
cantilever or direct pull brakes, discs, or drums.

We know that some tandem riders like to do a lot of