Great Values In Dirt-Worthy Tandems!

Fandango Tandems are MTBTandems.com's own brand of off-road tandem.

Created for the team with a taste for quality and a budget with realities, Fandango

tandems offer great performance for the price. Designed with true off-road

geometry and handling and built with top quality materials and workmanship.

Start with our Fandango frame and build your own tandem using your choice

of tandem-rated parts, or check out our selection of complete Fandango Tandems.

Either way you go, Fandango Tandems offer a great way to get into off-road

tandems without breaking the bank!

We challenge you to find a better-equipped tandem for the price!

  • Hand-Built from Kinesis 7000 series double-butted aluminum tubing
  • Integrated rear disc and side-pull brake mounts
  • Frame clearance for 2.4" tires
  • Reinforced head-tube/down-tube junction
  • 13" F&R bottom bracket heights
  • 71 degree suspension-adjusted head angle
  • Replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
  • 4 water bottle mounts


Frame Specifications

Frame Dimensions ­ 17/15

Captain's TT: 23 inches
Stoker's TT: 28 inches
BB Height: 13 inches F&R
Standover: 30" F & 26" R
Head Angle: 71 degrees
Seat Angle: 72 degrees
Seat Posts: 27.2 mm
Headset: 1.125 inches
BB Width: 68/68 mm

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Frame Dimensions ­ 19/17

Captain's TT: 23.5 inches
Stoker's TT: 28.5 inches
BB Height: 13 inches
Standover: 32" F & 28" R
Head Angle: 71 degrees
Seat Angle: 72 degrees
Seat Posts: 27.2 mm
Headset: 1.125 inches
BB Width: 68/68 mm

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Purchase Options

Frame Only Or 5 Complete Tandem Models To Choose From


Fandango Frameset

 
  • Hand-Built for MTBTandems
  • Kinesis 7000 series aluminum tubing
  • Three sizes to choose from: 17/15, 18/17 or 19.5/17
  • Rim and disc brake ready
  • 71 degree, suspension fork-compatible frame geometry
  • Available in Black or Red

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
$699.00


  R-9

The ultimate setup for off-road tandem adventures!

 
  • Chromoly 10mm Thru-axle fork
  • Avid BB7 Disc Brakes
  • Hand-built White Industries/Sun Mammoth wheelset for durability.
  • Shimano Deore /SRAM shifters & derailleurs.
  • FSA Alpha Drive Tandem crankset & rings.
  • Tamer suspension stoker seatpost.
  • Created to order.
  • Weight: (17/15): 42lbs
  • See Component List

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
$1,999.99


Tio

The best choice for an Introduction to Dirt Dancing!

 
  •  Marzocchi DJ3 suspension fork with Air assist and QR drop-outs
  • Avid Ball Bearing Mechanical Disc Brake
  • Hand-built wheelset for long-term durability and performance.
  • Shimano Deore/SRAM drivetrain.
  • Tamer Suspension stoker seatpost.
  • Created to order.
  • Weight (17/15): 42.5lbs
  • See Component List

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
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SC-9

To take you where things get a little rougher (and more fun!)

 
  • Marzocchi Drop-off 3 suspension fork with 20mm front hub/axle for increased rigidity.
  • Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes for consistent and powerful stopping.
  • Hand-built White Industries/Sun Mammoth disc wheelset for durability.
  • SRAM shifters & rear derailleur.
  • Post Centric Suspension stoker seatpost.
  • Created to order.
  • Weight: (17/15): 42lbs
  • See Component List

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
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DC-9

Your team can really fly on this one!

 
  • White Brothers' Magic 100  Dual-crown suspension fork.
  • Magura Louise Plus Hydraulic disc brakes for powerful all-condition performance.
  • Hand-built White Industries/Sun Mammoth disc wheelset for durability.
  • Middleburn Tandem Crankset
  • SRAM X-9 shifters & rear derailleur.
  • Cane Creek suspension stoker seatpost.
  • Created to order.
  • Weight: (17/15): 43.5lbs
  • See Component List

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
$2,999.00


Tourista

For teams who explore off the beaten track!

 
  • Marzocchi Z1 Drop-off 1 suspension fork with 20mm thru-axle and  ETA
  • Magura Louise Tandem Hydraulic disc brakes for powerful all-conditions control.
  • Rohloff 14 speed internally-geared rear hub for dependable all-weather performance.
  • Hand-built White Industries (front hub)/Sun RhynoLite XL disc wheelset for durability.
  • Truvative Tandem crankset & rings.
  • Cane Creek suspension stoker seatpost.
  • Created to order.
  • Weight: (17/15): 43lbs
  • See Component List

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
$3,499.00

 

Comparison Of Build Kits For Assembled Fandango's

Model R-9 Tio SC-9 DC-9 Tourista
FRAME Fandango DB Fandango DB Fandango DB Fandango DB Fandango DB
FORK Chromoly 20mm Manitou Stance Marzocci FR-3 20mm White Bros Magic 100 Maraocchi Z1 Drop-off 1 with ETA 20mm
BRAKES Avid BB Disc Avid BB Disc Avid BB Disc

Magura

Louise Tandem

Magura Louise Tandem
LEVERS Avid FR-1 Avid FR-1 Avid FR-1 Louise Tandem

Louise

Tandem

CRANKSET FSA Alpha Dr FSA Alpha Dr FSA Alpha Dr Middleburn Tandem Truvative
DER - Frt Deore Deore LX SRAM N/A
DER - Rr Deore Deore X-7 or LX X-9 or XT N/A
SHIFTERS Deore/SRAM Deore/SRAM X-7 or Attack X-9 or Rocket Rohloff
CASSETTE Deore 11-32 Deore 11-32 PG 950 11-34 PG 950 11-34 N/A
CHAINS SRAM PC-59 SRAM PC-59 SRAM PC-59 SRAM PC-59 SRAM
HUBS White Ind White Ind White Ind White Ind Rohloff/White
RIMS Mammoth Mammoth Sil Mammoth Sil Mammoth BL Sun Mammoth
SPOKES 13/14 13/14 13/14 13/14 Blk 13/14
BAR - C FSA FSA FSA FSA FSA
BAR - S FSA FSA FSA FSA FSA
STEM - C FSA FSA FSA Thomson Thomson
STEM - S Alloy Adj Alloy Adj Alloy Adj Alloy Adj Alloy Adj
STPOST - C FSA FSA FSA Thomson Thomson
STPOST - S Tamer Sus Tamer Sus Post Centric Cane Creek Cane Creek
SADDLES WTB WTB WTB WTB WTB
GRIPS Lizard Skins Lizard Skins Lizard Skins Lizard Skins Oury
TIRES WTB MotoRaptor W 2.4

WTB MotoRaptor W 2.4

WTB

MotoRaptor W 2.4

WTB MotoRaptor W 2.4 WTB MutanoRaptor K 2.4
$1,999.00 CALL! CALL! $2,999.00 $3,499.00

Terms & Conditions

Complete tandems are shipped from our shop in Canton, Georgia via Danzas AEI, a specialty carrier that knows how to treat tandems. Insured shipping generally costs around $120.00 in the continental US, and takes 5 days to the west coast. Frames can be shipped via ground UPS. Shipping costs are not included in tandem prices!


Tandems are shipped 95% assembled. You will need to install the seatposts, bars, front wheel and saddles. We strongly recommend professional assembly by a qualified bicycle mechanic. MTB Tandems will credit you up to $35.00 towards the cost of professional assembly with paid receipt.


You are welcome to pick up your tandem, and we will assemble and adjust the bike for you when you do. Personal delivery service is also available in parts of GA, NC, TN, and AL. If you pick up your tandem at our shop, you have to pay 7% Georgia sales tax.


Your tandem is created to order. Build time normally takes 1-3 weeks days, so plan accordingly.


Payment is due in full when we ship your bike. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and good ole' US currency.
Substitutions for our standard parts are available; just ask!


Specifications are subject to change at any time. You will be informed at the time of order of any change in specifications.
Manufacturer's warranties apply to all components. The frame is warranted for five (5) years from the date of manufacture, for defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty does not cover damages caused by inappropriate uses of the bicycle.
Georgia Residents add 7% sales tax.


Fandango tandems and frames are available now!


We create your
Fandango tandem to order, so reserve yours soon!


Call 678-445-0711 to order NOW!

 

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 Custom Orders: We welcome your custom order. We will work with any manufacturer whose products are warranted for off-road tandem use. If for some reason we cannot accommodate your custom order, we will help you find someone who can. We may require a deposit at the time you place your order for custom frames and bikes. The amount of deposit is based on the individual frame builders' requirements. The remainder of payment is due when we receive your frame from the manufacturer. If you fail to complete the transaction on your custom order, you will forfeit your deposit.

Please see or ORDERING page for more information regarding our parts and ordering policies.

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