The Buddy Bike - The Alternative Inline Tandem Bicycle

Demonstration video for the Buddy Bike. The Buddy Bike is an inline tandem bicycle (bicycle for two) that places the stoker in the front seat while the rear rider controls the steering. It is shorter in length than a standard tandem and has a lower front seat so both riders can safely enjoy the view. The Buddy Bike can support up to 380 pounds; making it the ultimate family bike that can be enjoyed by riders of all ages and abilities. Its features make it especially beneficial for special needs children who otherwise would not be able to experience the thrill of riding a bicycle. Utilizing this unique patented design and quality bike parts, the Buddy Bike provides safety and REAL quality time! • In the early 1990s Bob Gardner from California created what would eventually become the Buddy Bike. Bob, a bicycle enthusiast, was inspired to customize a bike to ride with his young son Isaac. Bob had the innovation of adding a seat and foot pegs in front of his seat. Isaac enjoyed riding in front but wanted his own pedals so Bob welded two bicycle frames together. He called the unique tandem bicycle the Love Bike and began production in 1996. In 2003, Barry Nelson, the father of a child with autism, began searching for a bicycle to use with his son Jesse. Barry tried many options without success until he purchased a used Love Bike. Barry enjoyed the time that he spent with Jesse on the Love Bike and wanted other families to have the same experience. In 2005, Barry purchased the patent and remaining inventory of the Love Bike with a Trust benefiting Jesse and he changed the name of the bicycle to the Buddy Bike. • Over 250 Buddy Bikes have been sold in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Finland and the United Kingdom. The Buddy Bike is ideal for: families with small children, husbands and wives, teaching beginners, special needs families, schools, camps, parks and recreation departments, adaptive sports programs, physical therapy, organizations and bike shops that offer bicycle rentals and cycling tours. • www.buddybike.com • Uploaded on Jul 3, 2008 (The user selected 'leisure' as the 'main category')

Keywords: road safety