German mobility startup Dolas eBike has unveiled a modern utility take on a tandem bike with the launch of the Defender 250. The odd-looking ride features three motored wheels, 4-inch fat tires, a 180-kg battery and a load capacity of 250 kg.
  • Nouveau_Burnswick@lemmy.worldEnglish
    51·
    11 months ago

    “German mobility startup Dolas eBike has unveiled a modern utility take on a tandem bike”

    “such things as a second seat, static handlebar, rear rack, baskets and so on can be mounted to the long rail up top”

    • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      11 months ago

      On one hand, yes, two riders can be in-line – but by that logic, all long-tail cargo bikes could be “tandems” and that just doesn’t feel right.

      I’d say it’s not really a tandem unless the stoker can stoke (i.e., it’s got a second functioning crank).

    • Hawke@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      It’s the second rider that makes it a tandem bike though, not a third wheel.