The bike saddle can be either the bane of ones existence or an integral part of the cycling experience. Until recently saddle fitment was a matter of trial and error, random recommendations from others, and riding until it hurt. Specialized, smartly, recognized the insansity of this cycle and working...

For first time tandem riders it is often most difficult to fathom the extreme vibrations transmitted to the stoker via their seatpost. On a single seat bike the frame geometry allows for a balance between front and back end vibrations. Tandems on the other hand, with the long wheelbase, focus a majority...

Our editors had the opportunity to spend Fourth of July 2010 in the Washington DC area. Celebrating the birth of the United States among some of the more famous national landmarks was a thrilling experience. What made the entire trip more thrilling was just how tandem friendly the DC area has become. There...