Big Adventure Tandem
Your adventures just got a whole lot bigger.
Frame & Fork Starting at $9,250
Capability • Design • Quality • Travel • Geometry• Build Kits • Technical Specs
50mm Tire Clearance
The Big Adventure Tandem sports a rugged platform design around 50mm of tire clearance. With more pneumatic suspension and more traction, there isn’t anywhere the Big Adventure can’t go.
Molded Chainstays and Seatstays
The Big Adventure Tandem utilizes molded chainstays and seatstays derived from our Cephal mountain bike to offer a more comfortable and controlled feel over harsher terrain. The layout is designed to be vertically complaint, yet torsionally stiff, offering a supple rear end feel that doesn’t compromise pedaling performance.
Updated Geometry
The Big Adventure geometry is designed around our pre-existing Adventure geometry, but with a few significant changes. Slacker angles and minimized toe overlap means that this tandem rides more confidently than any other tandem we’ve ever produced. Check out our updated geometry here.
Travel Friendly
Utilizing S&S couplers, you can now conveniently travel with your tandem to wherever your adventure takes you. We incorporate couplers directly into your tubing, allowing you to split up your tandem into two or three separate pieces. When you’re piling your tandem into the back of your car for a road trip, or traveling half-way across the globe for a race, the coupler design makes your adventure just that much more travel friendly.
Build Kits
Our expert-selected build kits utilize your favorite components from the likes of SRAM, Shimano, Campagnolo, and more to deliver a well rounded package while eliminating the guess work related to tandem construction and specifications. Each unique build kit is thoroughly tested to ensure maximum reliability and performance. See available build kits for this model.
Geometry
Adventure Tandem Geometry
| Sizes | Seat Tube | Top Tube | Seat Angle | Stand- over Ht. | Front Center | Head Tube Length | Stack | Reach | S. Seat Tube | S. Stand- over Ht. | S. Seat Angle | S. Top Tube/Boom Tube |
| Small/Small* | 50 | 56 | 74 | 76.3 | 61.5 | 11 | 54.8 | 40.1 | 44 | 70.2 | 74 | 74 |
| Medium/Small | 54 | 58 | 74 | 79 | 63.5 | 13 | 56.7 | 41.5 | 44 | 71.1 | 74 | 74 |
| Large/Small | 58 | 59.4 | 73 | 82 | 64 | 16 | 59.5 | 41.1 | 46 | 75.8 | 74 | 73.1/74 |
| Large/Medium | 58 | 59.4 | 73 | 83.3 | 64 | 16 | 59.5 | 41.1 | 54 | 79.5 | 73 | 74 |
| XLarge/Small | 60 | 60.1 | 73 | 85.5 | 64.8 | 19 | 62 | 41.5 | 48 | 76.6 | 74 | 73.1/74 |
| XL/Medium | 61 | 60.1 | 73 | 85.5 | 64.8 | 19 | 62 | 41.5 | 54 | 79.2 | 73 | 74 |
Units in Degrees and Centimeters
*These sizes may have toe overlap, depending on shoe size and crank arm length.
When comparing our frames with your current frame, use the stand over height and top tube length for comparison.
Need Custom Geometry or Need Help Deciding?
Build Kits
Our Build kits are designed to compliment your Tandem with the best that the industry has to offer. We spec out each build with top level components that meet our standards of excellence and performance.
Our build kits include all parts and components including headset, stem, seatpost, bar tape etc. Size specific parts can be decided upon communication with us through the sales process. Prices do not include wheels. Customer must source pedals and saddles independently. Contact us for full build sheets.
SRAM AXS 2X Force, Hydraulic
Component Highlights – SRAM AXS Force 2x12s, Hydraulic SRAM Force levers and brakes, Ignite Inferno custom cranks, Carbon cockpits, White Industries bottom bracket, Gates belt drive
$6,830
SRAM AXS 1X Eagle, Hydraulic (Recommended)
Component Highlights – SRAM AXS X01 Eagle 1x12s, Hydraulic SRAM Force levers and brakes, Ignite Inferno custom cranks, Carbon cockpits, White Industries bottom bracket, Gates belt drive
$6,728
Shimano Dura Ace Di2, Mech/Hydro
Component Highlights – Shimano Dura Ace Di2 2x11s, TRP HY/RD mechanical pull/hydraulic caliper brakes, FSA crankset, Carbon cockpits, FSA bottom bracket, Gates belt drive
$6,263
Shimano Ultegra Di2, Mech/Hydro
Component Highlights – Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x11s, TRP HY/RD hydraulic/mechanical brakes, FSA crankset, Carbon cockpits, FSA bottom bracket, Gates belt drive
$5,397
Technical Specs
Headset – 44mm
Dropouts – Titanium Integrated (130, 135, 142, 148 Boost spacing available)
Bottom Bracket (Captain) – Eccentric 54mm shell (to be used on with Problem Solvers Bushnell Eccentric)
Bottom Bracket (Stoker) – English 68mm BSA type shell
Brake Mount Type – Post Mount
Seatpost Diameter – 27.2mm
Front Derailleur Clamp – 35mm
Rear Derailleur Hanger – Affixed Titanium
Industry Leading Warranty
It’s no secret that Calfee Design bicycles last a long time. We understand the importance of longevity in the cycling world, and engineer are frames to withstand the test of time. This is not a guarantee we take lightly. All new Calfee Design bicycles are backed by a 25 year warranty.
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Traveling with your Big Adventure Tandem?
Tetra With One Set Of Couplers
One set of couplers splits your tandem into two separate pieces, allowing for easy storage in your garage or car. One set of couplers installed on your new tandem retails for $1250.
Tetra With Two Sets of Couplers
Two sets of couplers splits your tandem into three separate pieces, allowing for easy long-distance travel via planes or other tight traveling situations. Two sets of couplers installed on your new tandem retails for $2500.
Travel Cases
Custom engineered had-shell traveling cases to protect and pack your tandem. Travel case come fitted with tube protective wrapping to fit your specific tandem, custom fork mount, wheel bag, frame mounting points. Have peace-of-mind that your tandem is safe and secure during travel!
