Helios Tandems are designed by Circe Cycles who are based in Cambridge and use bikes as their primary transportation. Circe wanted to design a bike to address some of the shortcomings they found by just using single bikes and tandems using 700c wheels.
Riding as a couple or as a family on single bikes is always difficult. Whether through differences in strength or experience, a potentially pleasurable experience can often become frustrating.
Helios Tandems Tandems go a long way to addressing this by using the commonly available 20" (ISO 406) wheel size, Circe were able to design a frame that was both compact for storage, transportation and manoeuvrability and very adaptable for different height riders - easily and quickly accommodating sizes from a small child up to a large adult.
The compact frame allowed by the small wheel design also allows a low-step-over, while the compact design provides excellent ergonomics and functionality for two people. It also enables the tandem to be easily converted into a single bike for child and freight carrying by removing the stoker seat post and handlebar a special rack designed to accept two child seats, multiple panniers or large luggage sacks can be installed.
While such remarkable versatility was foremost in the design agenda, Circe also wanted a bike that could perform at the highest level. Consequently, the frame design and geometry have been optimised for weight and performance such that the Helios also makes an excellent sports and touring bike.
Helios tandems can be ordered complete as the models shown or as a Frame + build-kit so that we can customise the complete build to further suit your needs.
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