Kidz tandems.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: [small biz] COLORADO COOL STUFF - Chris Brown developed Tandem bicycles - Brief article

In 2004, Chris Brown, owner of Grand Junction bicycle retailer Brown Cycles, built a special tandem for riding with his own three children.

"I wanted to go on a real ride, not a fake ride," he said. "If you put them in a trailer, they just fall asleep."

Stemming from his love of building replicas of antique bicycles--he has a museum at the shop--Brown's personal bike became the prototype for the 24-speed Kidz Tandem, featuring a kid-sized front bike with real pedals and an interchangeable seat for kids aged...