The Annual Tandem Cyclists Survey, Part II (Winter '08) TheTandemLink.com

1.  Pick the statement that describes your first tandem

A boardwalk / cruiser rental		#		%
		2		0%
A better quality rental unit
		2		0%
An old cruiser / garage sale find
		11		3%
A department store tandem
		1		0%
A used entry-level tandem
		41		11%
A used premium-level tandem
		50		14%
A used high-end tandem
		26		7%
A new entry level tandem
		63		18%
A new premium-level tandem
		114		33%
A new high-end tandem
		33		9%
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2.  What type of traditional, upright two-seat tandem(s) do you now own? (check all that apply)

Older pre-80痴 cruiser tandem		#		%
		8		2%
Older pre-80痴 road tandem
		12		3%
A more contemporary cruiser / fat-tire tandem
		8		2%
An entry-level road tandem
		54		15%
A premium-level road tandem
		192		55%
A high-end / custom / exotic tandem
		99		28%
An entry-level off-road tandem
		32		9%
A premium様evel off-road tandem
		42		12%
A high-end / custom / exotic off-road tandem
		21		6%
None of the above (see next question)
		14		4%
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3.  What type of non-traditional tandem(s) do you now own? (check all that apply)

A track or time-trial specific tandem		#		%
		1		0%
A semi-recumbent (Counterpoint, Viewpoint, Hase-Pino, etc)
		2		1%
Upright Tricycle (Workman, Jack Taylor, etc)
		1		0%
Long wheel-base recumbent
		6		5%
Short wheel-base recumbent
		15		14%
A recumbent trike (Greenspeed, Calfee, etc.)
		3		2%
A multi-seat tandem (triplet, quad, quint, hex)
		23		21%
A social / side-by-side tandem
		0		0%
Some other type not mentioned
		15		14%
None of the above: We rent or borrow but don't own a tandem.
		47		44%
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4.  If forced to describe yourself as a cyclist, the following would most closely apply

I occasionally ride a bike for pleasure		#		%
		22		6%
I ride a bike for transportation: No car
		11		3%
I use cycling to connect with my family
		34		10%
Triathlete or runner who also rides a bike
		8		2%
I知 a road biker
		183		53%
I知 an off-road / mountain biker
		21		6%
A cyclo-tourist / travel enthusiast
		49		14%
Bicycle Industry Professional: Part-time
		3		0%
Bicycle Industry Professional: Full-time
		8		2%
Professional cyclist: I get paid to ride
		1		0%
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5.  If forced to describe yourself as it pertains to bicycle advocacy, the following would most closely apply

I ride a bike, that痴 enough		#		%
		34		10%
I routinely exercise my right to use the road
		142		42%
Huge supporter of bicycle lanes, paths & MUPs
		47		13%
I belong to a bicycle advocacy group
		74		21%
I attend local advocacy / planning meetings
		18		5%
I知 an officer in a local advocacy group
		9		2%
I'm the founder of a bicycle advocacy group
		1		0%
I知 active in a national advocacy group
		0		0%
I'm a full-time activist
		2		0%
None of the above
		11		3%
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6.  With respect to the future of cycling and tandeming... (select all that apply)

Cycling is growing and attracting new / younger participants		#		%
		181		55%
Cycling in decline & the average age of riders is getting older
		72		22%
Motorists will become more tolerant of bicyclists
		147		45%
Motorists will become less tolerant of bicyclists
		93		28%
Better on-road accommodations will be adopted where I live
		135		41%
I値l live to see bicycles banned from our local roads
		5		1%
Tandeming is growing and attracting new / younger participants
		122		37%
Participation at tandem rallies will be growing
		101		31%
Tandeming is in decline & the average age of riders is getting older
		46		14%
Participation at tandem rallies will be falling-off
		12		3%
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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		#		%
		154		45%
Mirror
		49		14%
Eye wear
		42		12%
Jersey
		218		63%
Jackets / Vests
		108		31%
Shorts / Tights
		96		28%
Socks
		96		28%
Shoes
		84		24%
We coordinate our outfits before major events
		110		32%
None of the above
		90		26%
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8.  Which of the following accessories do you have and use on your tandem? (check all that apply)

Computer Captain and/or stoker		#		%
		313		90%
HRM Captain and/or stoker
		98		28%
GPS device Captain and/or Stoker
		84		24%
Communication System (Tandem-Talk, Com, etc.)
		48		13%
Mud Guards / Fenders
		82		23%
Luggage rack / trunk bag
		216		62%
Full Panniers (front and/or rear)
		103		29%
Trailer (Bob, etc)
		54		15%
Bell or horn
		155		44%
None: we travel light
		8		2%
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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		#		%
		214		62%
Question & Answer exchanges
		222		65%
Tandem technology, maintenance & how-to information
		274		80%
Travel Info / Trip Diaries
		209		61%
Riding tips and cycling safety
		159		46%
Bicycle advocacy & activism
		78		22%
Commercial announcements / notices
		52		15%
Fitness and nutrition
		116		34%
Family cycling topics
		96		28%
Anything goes / potpourri
		86		25%
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10.  What痴 your total household痴 annual gross income? (pick one)

Under $50k		#		%
		14		4%
Between $50k $75k
		43		13%
Between $75k - $100k
		58		17%
Between $100k - $125k
		55		16%
Between $125k - $150k
		50		15%
Between $150k - $175k
		24		7%
Between $175k - $200k
		27		8%
Between $200k - $225k
		13		3%
Between $200k - $250k
		12		3%
Over $250k
		31		9%
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