Bicycles Built for 3, 4, and 5!
Read about our long history of tandem building and tandem innovations.
And Baby Makes 3...I mean 4..... I mean 5....
Built for 3 from $10,000 for a full bike
Testimonials
- The Shuharts (travel triple)
- The Marceaus (convertible quad/tandem)
- Susan, Dominick & Kevin (convertible triple/tandem)
- More testimonials
Long Bikes in Progress (photos):
Do you have a growing problem? Is your family outgrowing your bicycle? Give us a call, we can help. R+E Cycles is one of the few manufacturers that can build bicycles for 3, 4, 5...you name it! Until recently, we haven't put them on the website....I don't know why.
Over the last several years, we've built dozens of long bikes (bikes longer than a tandem). Some of which, like the one I'm riding in the picture above, will convert to a tandem with the use of S&S couplings.
You have questions?
- How do I transport a bike like this?
- How do I store a bike as long as this?
- Will we ride it enough to make it worth the investment?
Pricing
We have a few base models for Triple Bikes starting at just $14,950, but most xtra-long bikes are built fully custom to order.
If neither of these models serve your needs, that's not a problem, custom is our specialty. Often, people have different ideas as to what is important on their long bike, so it can be better to work together with you on the pricing as we determine the features that you want. Shoot us an email with some of your questions if you'd like to find out more about a Rodriguez extra long bike.
Rodriguez Triple Bike Specs - - Wait Time: 11 to 13 weeks
| Frame | Custom Sized for Riders |
| Tubing | Rodriguez Tandem |
| Default Fork | Steel Tandem |
| Shift / Brake Levers | Top Mount 3 x 9sp ATB / Alloy 4-Finger ATB |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre Dual Piston |
| Head Set | FSA Sealed Bearing |
| Front Derailleur | OEM Triple |
| Rear Derailleur | S-Ride Long Cage 9/8sp Black |
| Cranks | Alloy Tandem |
| Bottom Brackets | Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Hubs | Novatec tandem 36h |
| Cogs | 9 speed 11-36 |
| Wheels | Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty |
| Rims / Tires | Weinman XM280 36° / Serfas Drifter 26 x 2 |
| Captain / Stoker Bars | Metropolis/Transit / Metropolis/Transit X 2 |
| Stoker Stem | Rodriguez Adjustable x 2 |
| Grips / Bar Tape | Metropolis/Transit / ATB |
| Stems | Alloy / Rodriguez Adjustable x 2 |
| Seat Posts | Alloy 27.2 / Alloy 27.2 X 2 |
| Specifications may vary subject to availablity | |
Common Options for the Custom Family Triple
For the Frame
- Telescoping Stoker Post +$295
- Telescoping Captain Post +$295
| Frame | Custom Sized for Riders |
| Tubing | Rodriguez Tandem |
| Default Fork | Steel Disc QR |
| Shift / Brake Levers | 3x9 Thumbies / Alloy 4-Finger ATB |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre Dual Piston |
| Head Set | FSA Sealed Bearing |
| Front Derailleur | OEM Triple |
| Rear Derailleur | S-Ride Long Cage 9/8sp Black |
| Cranks | Alloy Tandem |
| Bottom Brackets | Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Hubs | Novatec tandem 36h |
| Cogs | OEM 11-36 9sp |
| Wheels | Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty |
| Rims / Tires | Weinman XM280 36° / Serfas Drifter 26 x 2 |
| Captain / Stoker Bars | Metropolis/Transit / Metropolis/Transit X 2 |
| Stoker Stem | Rodriguez Adjustable x 2 |
| Grips / Bar Tape | Metropolis/Transit / ATB |
| Stems | Alloy Threadless / Rodriguez Adjustable x 2 |
| Seat Posts | Alloy 27.2 / Alloy 27.2 X 2 |
| Specifications may vary subject to availablity | |
Common Options for the Custom Family Triple-Double
For the Frame
- Telescoping Stoker Post +$295
- Telescoping Captain Post +$295
- E-Ready +$250
| Frame | Custom Sized for Riders |
| Tubing | Cromoly Heavy Duty |
| Default Fork | Steel Tandem |
| Shift / Brake Levers | Top Mount 3 x 9sp ATB / Tektro ATB |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre Disc |
| Head Set | FSA Sealed Bearing |
| Front Derailleur | OEM Triple |
| Rear Derailleur | S-Ride Long Cage 9sp Black |
| Cranks | Alloy |
| Bottom Brackets | Sealed Cartridge Bearing x 4 |
| Hubs | OEM Tandem Disc QR |
| Cogs | 9 speed 11-36 |
| Wheels | Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty |
| Rims / Tires | Weinman XM280 36° / Serfas Drifter 26 x 2 |
| Captain / Stoker Bars | Origin8 Transit / Origin8 Transit x 3 |
| Stoker Stem | Rodriguez Adjustable x 3 |
| Grips / Bar Tape | Origin8 Transit / ESI |
| Stems | Alloy A-head / Rodriguez Adjustable x 3 |
| Seat Posts | OEM Alloy / OEM Alloy x 3 |
| Specifications may vary subject to availablity | |
Common Options for the Custom Family Quad
For the Frame
- Telescoping Stoker Post +$295
- Telescoping Captain Post +$295
Of note, in 2010 we built a quad tandem for four guys riding across Canada to raise awareness of four different charities. "4 guys, 4 causes, 1 bike" was their motto, and they succesfully completed their ride on their Rodriguez Quad Tandem. You can see a picture of that quad here.
We also built a quint a few winters back, in 2007. Not just any quint though, one that would convert to a quad, triple or tandem! The final bike wound up from wheel to wheel almost 15 feet long! Every long bike creation is built custom, and is quoted out individually. Although these extra long creations are never cheap, our price is generally quite a bit less than the other manufacturers. We also don't mind building these monsters at any time of year. Some manufacturers will only build them in the off season.
If your family has grown to the point where you think you might like to try a triple, quad, or quint, don't buy before getting a quote from us. You might be pleasantly surprised.
No matter how long or how custom your bicycle needs to be, we've probably built one like it already.
