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Rodriguez MakeShift Tandem Bicycles - from $7,899
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.
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 |
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 |
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.