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.

      • vivadanangEnglish
        1·
        11 months ago

        long rail up top

        something this large should have hardpoints.