Rohloff and other I.G.H. Custom Tandems by Rodriguez


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Read about our long history of tandem building and tandem innovations.


Rodriguez MakeShift Tandem Bicycles - from $7,899
Made in USA

The Shift away from Derailleurs!

Over the last few years we've seen more and more people looking into bikes with no derailleurs. We've been building bikes equipped with Rohloff 14 speed hubs for several years now. In 2011, we became the largest builder of Rohloff equipped bicycles in the United States. The universe of derailleurless options is expanding, and so is our selection of Rodriguez MakeShift tandems.

A Rodriguez MakeShift tandem is Somethin' Special
At Rodriguez Bicycles, we know Rohloff equipped tandems. The MakeShift line of custom Rodriguez bicycles has become a standard of sorts in the industry, and one of our better selling models. We've developed and manufactured specific braze-on fittings, dropouts, and other unique exclusive features (like our stem mounted shifter doohickey) that make our Rohloff equipped bicycles something special. We are also the creator and of the patented Bushnell eccentric chain adjuster (another huge favorite around the world with the derailleurless crowd), and a recommended component by Rohloff themselves.


Rodriguez Makeshift Tandem Models - - Wait Time: 6 to 12 weeks

Frame Custom butted cro-moly
Tubing Custom Rodriguez butted Cro-mo Direct Internal design
Fork Rodriguez Tandem cro-moly
Headset FSA 1 1/8" Sealed Standard
Shift Levers Rohloff 14sp Twist Grip
Brake Levers Tektro Ergo
Bottom Brackets Cartridge Sealed (British 68)
Eccentric Bushnell®
Cranks Alloy Tandem
Brakes Big Squeeze™
Stoker Stem Custom Rodriguez Adjustable
Rims & Tires Weinmann Zac19 / Serfas Drifter
Rims & Tires Weinmann Zac19 / Serfas Drifter
Bar Tape Black Cork or Ergo ATB Grips
Wheels Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty
Cogs Rohloff
Handle Bars Alloy Compact Or Alloy Flat bars
Seat Posts Alloy 27.2
Front Hub Sealed Bearing
Rear Hub Rohloff 14spd 36hole
Seats WTB Speed V
Specifications may vary subject to availablity
Double Roller Classic 7899

Common Options for the Double Roller Classic

For the Frame

Frame Custom butted cro-moly
Tubing Custom Rodriguez butted Cro-mo Direct Internal design
Fork Rodriguez Tandem cro-moly
Headset FSA 1 1/8" Sealed Standard
Shift Levers Rohloff 14sp Twist Grip
Brake Levers Tektro Ergo
Bottom Brackets Cartridge Sealed (British 68)
Eccentric Bushnell®
Cranks Alloy Tandem
Brakes Tandem Worthy Disc Brakes
Stoker Stem Custom Rodriguez Adjustable
Stoker Stem Custom Rodriguez Adjustable
Wheels Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty
Cogs Rohloff
Handle Bars Alloy Compact Or Alloy Flat bars
Seat Posts Alloy 27.2
Front Hub Sealed Bearing Tandem Disc
Rear Hub Rohloff 14spd 36hole Disc
Seats WTB Speed V
Specifications may vary subject to availablity
Double Roller Disc 8299

Common Options for the Double Roller Disc

For the Frame


Rohloff Hub Graphic
Rohloff 14-speed internally geared Speedhub

Because of the unique Rodriguez internally geared bike features, our customers find our derailleurless bikes easier to use and travel with than other brands. A lot of Rodriguez MakeShift customers select the travel upgrade for ease of taking their bike on vacation with them. Just like all Rodriguez tandems, every MakeShift series tandem includes Free Custom Sizing (a $400+ upcharge in most brands).

Quick facts: Rodriguez Bicycle Company builds the highest quality Rohloff equipped custom bicycles for less money than any other manufaturer in the United States. We have years of Rohloff experience that's built into every Rodriguez MakeShift. We hand-build every bicycle right here in Seattle. Our bicycles are guaranteed to fit more comfortably and last a lifetime.


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