Great Values In Dirt-Worthy Tandems!

BIG NEWS:

  goes 29'er!

We've added the 29" wheel platform to the Fandango line for even better off-road performance.

29" wheels offer definite advantages for off-road tandems including more versatility, and a smoother

ride over rough terrain.

  comes home!

We've decided to go against current bicycle industry trends, and put our support behind

US-based frame builders. So we've brought Fandango frame production home to the USA!

 

Fandango offers true off-road  tandem performance, top quality and build-to-order, and still represents unbeatable value in off-road tandems!

 

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

  • Hand-Built in the USA from 7000 series aluminum tubing
  • Reinforced for dual-crown suspension forks
  • Busnhell tandem eccentric
  • Frame clearance for 29" x 2.5" tires
  • 13" F&R bottom bracket heights
  • Real off-road specific frame geometry
  • Rohloff-specific dropout and optional cable-routing
  • Replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
  • 3 water bottle mounts
  • Custom colors available


Here are some comments from Fandango 29'er owners:

"...The bike is GREAT in a nutshell.  Very comfortable, very stable, very predictable.  It climbs on-trail amazingly well. Traction at first evaluation with the 29er wheels seems an order of several percentages better than it was on the bikes with 26" wheels.  Bottom bracket clearance over obstacles is superb - not one pedal strike or other contact, even in sections that we would normally bash something..."

"... Wow, do we like our bike! Hard to describe, ascends like a rocky mtn goat or a spanked monkey, descends like your riding your living room couch or memory foam mattress. We've got a good 17 degree climb that would just kill us on our other tandem, the Fandango just cruised right up it. Brakes handled it downhill too..."

"...We LOVE this bike. It seems that every detail has been well thought out. The bike is very well balanced, it climbs so well. We have been able to do single track and the plantation roads as fast as or in some cases faster than a good single bike run. It has allowed us to ride faster and do longer rides together. I can not explain what it feels like to lean the bike around the single track and have it track the corner perfectly. Riding the hilly plantation roads is a blast as well. The Fandango is super stable at high speeds and we found ourselves pedaling down hill and using the momentum to jam up the next hill..."
 

"...Haven't seen so many smiles on the trail before. Oh yea, the bike. WOW! Blown away..."

"...Nimble yet forgiving, amazingly responsive. The brakes are amazing, gearing/drivetrain also amazing. There isn't a thing on/about the bike that I thought performed less than excellent..."

"...We feel we made the right decision and are super psyched. I think if I had not been in touch with you, Alex, I would probably have spent considerably more money and gotten less bike. 29" and hard tail, I'm convinced, is the absolute right solution for us. I thought about your wanting to make the Fandango handle like a single bike, and was really amazed at how close you've come to that. We have been happy to spread the MTBT gospel to many who have asked "what is that?"..."

 

Frame Specifications - Fandango 29'ers

   

Frame Dimensions ­ 17.5/15.5

Captain's TT: 24.2"

Captain's ST: 17.5"
Stoker's TT: 28.6"

Stoker's ST: 15.5"
BB Height: 13 inches
Standover: C = 29 ", S = 26.5"
Head Angle: 72 degrees
Seat Angle: 72 degrees
Seat Posts: 27.2 mm
Headset: 1.125 inches
BB Width: 68/73 mm

Frame Dimensions ­ 19.5/17.5

Captain's TT: 24.5 "

Captain's ST: 19.5"
Stoker's TT: 28.6 "

Stoker's ST: 17.5"
BB Height: 13 inches
Standover: C = 31", S = 28"
Head Angle: 72 degrees
Seat Angle: 72 degrees
Seat Posts: 27.2 mm
Headset: 1.125 inches
BB Width: 68/73 mm

 

Purchase Options

Frame Only Or 3 Complete Tandem Models To Choose From:

NEW! Ask about our Fandango Trade-In Program!

If you own an earlier Fandango frame, we have a deal for you!


Frameset

 
  • Custome Hand-built in the USA for MTBTandems
  • 7000 series aluminum tubing
  • Two sizes to choose from: 17.5/15.5 or 19.5/17.5
  • Disc brake ready
  • 72 degree, suspension fork-compatible frame geometry
  • Available in Rohloff-specific configuration
  • Standard colors: Black or Red
  • Custom colors available

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
$1,699.00

 

   

Tio

The best choice for an Introduction to Dirt Dancing!

 
  • White Brothers Magic 100T 29" tandem suspension fork with Air assist & IMV damping
  • Avid Ball Bearing Mechanical Disc Brake
  • Hand-built wheelset for long-term durability and performance.
  • SRAM X7 drivetrain
  • Tamer Suspension stoker seatpost
  • Standard colors: Black or Red
  • Custom colors available

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
$3,599.00


DC-9

Your team can really fly on this one!

 
  • White Brothers' Magic 100T  29" tandem suspension fork with air assist & IMV damping
  • 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 Thudbuster suspension stoker seatpost.
  • Standard colors: Black or Red
  • Custom colors available
  • See Component List

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
$4,199.00


Tourista

For teams who explore off the beaten track!

 
  • Rohloff-specific frame dropout and cable routing
  • White Brothers' Magic 100T 29" tandem suspension fork with air assist & IMV damping
  • Magura Louise BAT disc brakes
  • Rohloff 14 speed internally-geared rear hub
  • Hand-built White Industries disc wheelset for durability.
  • FSA EXO cranksets.
  • Cane Creek Thudbuster suspension stoker seatpost.
  • Standard colors: Black or Red
  • Custom colors available
  • See Component List

MTBTandems.com value-priced at:
$5,499.00

Comparison Of Build Kits For Assembled 

Model
R-9 (limited supply)
Tio DC-9 Tourista
FRAME Fandango 29" Fandango 29" Fandango 29" Fandango 29"
FORK Rigid Steel with 20mm axle White Bros Magic 100T White Bros Magic 100T White Bros Magic100T
BRAKES Avid Mechanical Disc Avid Mechanical Disc

Magura Louise Tandem

Magura Louise Tandem
LEVERS Avid FR-3 Avid SD-7 Louise Tandem BAT

Louise Tandem BAT

CRANKSET Truvative 5D Tandem Truvative 5D Tandem Middleburn Tandem FSA
DER - Frt SRAM X7 SRAM X7 SRAM X9 N/A
DER - Rr SRAM X7 SRAM X7 SRAM X9 N/A
SHIFTERS SRAM X5 SRAM X7 SRAM X-9 Rohloff
CASSETTE SRAM PG 951 12-34 SRAM PG 951 11-34 SRAM PG 951 11-34 N/A
CHAINS SRAM PC-951 SRAM PC-951 SRAM PC-951 SRAM
HUBS White Ind White Ind White Ind Rohloff Speedhub/White Ind
RIMS Sun Sun Velocity Velocity
SPOKES Sapim Strong Sapim Strong Sapim Strong Sapim Strong
BAR - C FSA FSA FSA FSA
BAR - S FSA FSA FSA FSA
STEM - C FSA FSA Thomson Thomson
STEM - S Alloy adjustable Alloy Adjustable Control Tech Stoker Control Tech Stoker
STPOST - C FSA FSA Thomson Thomson
STPOST - S Tamer Weekender Tamer Post Centric Cane Creek T'buster Cane Creek T'buster
SADDLES WTB Speed V/She WTB Speed V/She WTB Speed V/She ProGel WTB Speed V/She ProGel
GRIPS Lizard Skins Lizard Skins Lizard Skins Oury
TIRES WTB

WTB

WTB WTB
$3,199.00 $3,599.00 $4,199.00 $5,499.00

Terms & Conditions

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

Complete tandems are shipped from our shop in Canton, Georgia via surface freight carriers (truck freight, not small package carriers) in an oversized tandem box. Insured shipping usually costs between $200.00 and $250.00 (+ -) in the continental US, depending on destination, and usually takes approximately 5 days to most areas. 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.


Payment is due in full when we ship your bike. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and good ole' US currency.

Substitutions for our standard build kits 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 two (2) 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.


tandems and frames are available now!


We create your
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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