Tandems: Unterschied zwischen den Versionen

Ein normales Single-Fahrrad zu fahren, ist eine sehr lohnende Erfahrung. Jedoch fügt ein [[Tandem]] dem Radfahren eine neue Dimension hinzu. Unterschiedliche Tandemisten wählen aus verschiedenen Gründe das lange Fahrrads:

* Mit einem Tandem können Eltern mit Kindern auf einer erwachsen angepassten Geschwindigkeit und Entfernung Fahrrad zu fahren.

Es gibt eine Menge Fahrtechnik, die man beherschen sollte, um das Beste aus dem Tandemfahren herauszuholen. Während jder, der ein Single-Fahrrad fahren kann, auch auch Tandem beherrschen wird, sollte man doch einige Tricks beherrschen und die Fallstricke kennen.

Wenn es eine Kompromisslösung bei der Rahmengröße geben muss, ist es besser, dass das Fahrred dem Kapiän besser passt. Insbesondere der vordere teil darf dem Kapitän nicht zu groß sein, damit er eine gute [[Überstandshöhe]] mit genügen Platz im Schritt hat. Das ist notwendig, weil der Kapitän seine Füße weiter auseinander stellen muss, um das Fahrrad mit dem aufsteigenden Heizer in Balance halten zu können. Auf der anderen Seite kann man einen zu kurzen Rahmen für den Kapitän durch einen längeren Vorbau ausgleichen.

Viele Single-Fahrradfahrer kommen mit einer schlechten [[Anfahren und Anhalten|Starttechnik]] zurecht, jedoch hat man beim Tandem weniger SPielraum für Fehler.

Wenn man das nicht beherrscht, sollte man sich Zeit nehmen, es zu üben bevor man versucht, Kaüitän eines Tandem zu werden.

;Heizer: Während Du Dein gewicht möglichst zentriert über dem Fahrrad hälst, mache folgendes:

The typical tandem team will include one rider who is a highly experienced, fairly hard-core cyclist, and another who is less experienced and less skillful. Let us imagine a couple named Chris and Pat. Pat is a hard-core cyclist, Chris has been a much more casual cyclist, if a cyclist at all, but they would like to share the experience of tandeming together. Since their riding style and conditioning level is different, there has to be some give and take.

One of the major problem areas is likely to be "cadence", that is, the question of how fast to turn the pedals. Since Pat, the more experienced cyclist, is probably going to be the captain, Pat will get to choose the cadence, by determining which gear to use at any given time. Since Pat is an experienced cyclist, Pat will probably prefer a rather fast cadence. A fairly fast cadence is known to be more efficient and less injurious to the knees.

Unfortunately, Chris may not be used to spinning this fast. Chris's legs can't keep up with Pat's preferred spin. This will cause considerable discomfort for Chris.

It is Pat's responsibility to make Chris happy and comfortable, so Pat needs to consider Chris's preferences when selecting gears. Chris, in turn, should understand that it is worthwhile learning to spin a bit faster, because it really is the better technique.

==Freilauf/Rollen lassen==

In addition to cadence issues, a tandem team needs to deal with the coasting issue. On a standard tandem, both riders must pedal, or both must coast. For one to coast while the pedals is not an option unless you have an exotic tandem.

As a general rule, less experienced cyclists coast much more often than experienced cyclists. A beginner may coast due to fear of high speed, discomfort with a rapid cadence, fatigue, or just habit. More experienced cyclists learn that it is better to keep the legs moving, even when not applying a lot of force to the pedals, because it maintains the rider's rhythm and keeps the legs from stiffening up.

One of the main areas where the semi-mystical communication occurs between members of a tandem team that has ridden together a lot is that the coasting question gradually disappears, and you will find yourself coasting and resuming pedaling without anything being said, or any obvious signal being passed.

Usually, the coasting issue will resolve itself mainly by the less experienced cyclist's acquiring more experience, and breaking the habit of excessive coasting.

==Im Stehen fahren==

One of the more advanced skills of tandeming is standing up and "pumping" or "honking" for an extra burst of power. This is not something to try until you have gone past the beginner stage as a tandem team. Standing smoothly requires that both riders coordinate their movements with one another. In particular, the stoker should avoid drastic sideward movements (always good practice anyway.) Some riders throw the bike sharply from side to side as the push on first one pedal, then the other; others have a smoother style, and stay centered over the bike even when out of the saddle.

Most single-bike riders stand too much; many very good riders almost never do stand. Riders who stand a lot often have their saddles set too low, or are in too high a gear.

Most tandemists find standing together easier if the cranks are set up in phase.