The Annual Tandem Cyclists Survey, Part II (Winter '08)
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Welcome to Part II of the annual survey. Why a Part II? Well, for a variety of reasons but mostly because I found myself pondering a few other things after launching the initial survey that I thought folks might find interesting. So, youíll find that Part II peels back the onion a little bit further on several aspects of tandem ownership and gets into the heads of survey respondents a bit more deeply than past surveys. It also does the unthinkable in that the last question looks at personal incomeÖ something that is often times hinted at in tandem marketing materials and articles but that Iíve never attempted to quantify.

As with Part I, you will find a variety of different questions below that ask for different types of responses. Please be sure to read each question carefully, noting that some questions will only allow you to submit one answer where others allow you to check multiple responses and that one only asks for your top 5.

Please Note: This is a blind survey in that



1.  Pick the statement that describes your first tandem

 


2.  What type of traditional, upright two-seat tandem(s) do you now own? (check all that apply)

Older pre-80ís cruiser tandem
Older pre-80ís road tandem
A more contemporary cruiser / fat-tire tandem
An entry-level road tandem
A premium-level road tandem
A high-end / custom / exotic tandem
An entry-level off-road tandem
A premiumólevel off-road tandem
A high-end / custom / exotic off-road tandem
None of the above (see next question)  


3.  What type of non-traditional tandem(s) do you now own? (check all that apply)

A track or time-trial specific tandem
A semi-recumbent (Counterpoint, Viewpoint, Hase-Pino, etc)
Upright Tricycle (Workman, Jack Taylor, etc)
Long wheel-base recumbent
Short wheel-base recumbent
A recumbent trike (Greenspeed, Calfee, etc.)
A multi-seat tandem (triplet, quad, quint, hex)
A social / side-by-side tandem
Some other type not mentioned
None of the above: We rent or borrow but don't own a tandem.  


4.  If forced to describe yourself as a cyclist, the following would most closely apply

 


5.  If forced to describe yourself as it pertains to bicycle advocacy, the following would most closely apply

 


6.  With respect to the future of cycling and tandeming... (select all that apply)

Cycling is growing and attracting new / younger participants
Cycling in decline & the average age of riders is getting older
Motorists will become more tolerant of bicyclists
Motorists will become less tolerant of bicyclists
Better on-road accommodations will be adopted where I live
Iíll live to see bicycles banned from our local roads
Tandeming is growing and attracting new / younger participants
Participation at tandem rallies will be growing
Tandeming is in decline & the average age of riders is getting older
Participation at tandem rallies will be falling-off  


7.  Of the following apparel items, indicate which of the following items your team owns that match and if you intentionally coordinate your outfits before group rides, etc... (check all that apply)

Helmet
Mirror
Eye wear
Jersey
Jackets / Vests
Shorts / Tights
Socks
Shoes
We coordinate our outfits before major events
None of the above  


8.  Which of the following accessories do you have and use on your tandem? (check all that apply)

Computer Ė Captain and/or stoker
HRM Ė Captain and/or stoker
GPS device Ė Captain and/or Stoker
Communication System (Tandem-Talk, Com, etc.)
Mud Guards / Fenders
Luggage rack / trunk bag
Full Panniers (front and/or rear)
Trailer (Bob, etc)
Bell or horn
None: we travel light  


9.  When reading about tandeming, which five of the following topics are the ones that appeal to you the most (Select only the Top Five)

Tandem lifestyle / anecdotes
Question & Answer exchanges
Tandem technology, maintenance & how-to information
Travel Info / Trip Diaries
Riding tips and cycling safety
Bicycle advocacy & activism
Commercial announcements / notices
Fitness and nutrition
Family cycling topics
Anything goes / potpourri  


10.  Whatís your total householdís annual gross income? (pick one)

 




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