Rohloff and other I.G.H. Custom Tandems by Rodriguez
Read about our long history of tandem building and tandem innovations.
Rodriguez MakeShift Tandem Bicycles - from $7,899
Shift away from Derailleurs! Read More...
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.
- Rohloff vs. Shimano options
- Rohloff gearing range
- Alfine/Nexus Hub Specs
- Rohloff Hub Specs
- Belt drive vs. Chain drive
- More Rohloff F.A.Q.'s
- More Tandem F.A.Q.'s
- Basic tandem round tube set
- Clearance for wide tires
- Braze-ons for Cantilever brakes
- All brake and shifting cable routing braze-ons
- Braze-ons for rear disc (drag) brake
- Braze-ons for 4 water bottles
- Pump mount (water bottle style)
- Rear rack braze-ons for standard rear rack
- Front rack braze-ons for standard front rack
- Hidden fender mounts
- Custom Kickstand Mount
- Anything else...just ask
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 sized for both riders |
| Tubing | Rodriguez Tandem |
| Default Fork | Steel Tandem |
| Shift / Brake Levers | Rohloff Twist Grip / Tektro Ergo |
| Brakes | Trillium Big Squeeze |
| Head Set | FSA Black |
| Front Derailleur | None |
| Rear Derailleur | None |
| Cranks | OEM Alloy |
| Bottom Brackets | Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Hubs | Sealed Bearing 36h / Rohloff Disc 36h |
| Cogs | Rohloff 16t |
| Wheels | Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty |
| Rims / Tires | Weinmann ZAC 19 36h / Serfas Drifter 26" x1.5" |
| Captain / Stoker Bars | OEM Compact Alloy |
| Stoker Stem | Rodriguez Adjustable |
| Grips / Bar Tape | OEM Compact Alloy / Black Cork |
| Stems | Alloy A-Head / Rodriguez Adjustable |
| Seat Posts | Alloy 27.2 |
| Specifications may vary subject to availablity | |
Double Roller $7,899
Common Options for the Double Roller
- Bottom Bracket - Phil Wood Bottom Brackets +$599
- Chain - Gates Timing Belt (short Cockpits Only) +$300
- Cranks - DaVinci Tandem Cranks +$600
- Front Hub - SON 28, (non-disc) Black +$360
- Stoker Bars - Stoker Bars - FSA Compact +$65 x 2
- Stoker Seat Post - Stoker Seat Post - Kinekt +$310
For the Frame
- Ovalized Tubing +$250
- 6 Coupling Travel +$2,550
- 2-Step Frame Design +$300
| Frame | Custom sized for both riders |
| Tubing | Rodriguez Tandem |
| Default Fork | Steel Tandem QR |
| Shift / Brake Levers | Rohloff Twist Grip / Tektro Ergo |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre Dual Piston |
| Head Set | FSA Black |
| Front Derailleur | None |
| Rear Derailleur | None |
| Cranks | OEM Alloy |
| Bottom Brackets | Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Hubs | Sealed Bearing Disc 36h / Rohloff Disc 36h |
| Cogs | Rohloff 16t |
| Wheels | Hand-built w/ 3 year warranty |
| Rims / Tires | Weinmann ZAC 19 36h / Serfas Drifter 26" x1.5" |
| Captain / Stoker Bars | OEM Compact Alloy |
| Stoker Stem | Rodriguez Adjustable |
| Grips / Bar Tape | OEM Compact Alloy / Black Cork |
| Stems | Alloy A-Head / Rodriguez Adjustable |
| Seat Posts | Alloy 27.2 |
| Specifications may vary subject to availablity | |
Double Roller Disc $8,299
Common Options for the Double Roller Disc
- Bars - FSA SL-K Carbon +$230 x 2
- Bottom Bracket - Phil Wood Bottom Brackets +$599
- Chain - Gates Timing Belt (short Cockpits Only) +$300
- Cranks - DaVinci Tandem Cranks +$600
- Front Hub - SON 28, ISO Disc, Black +$435
- Head Set - White Ind. Head Set (Black) +$160
- Stoker Bars - Stoker Bars - FSA Compact +$65 x 2
- Stoker Seat Post - Stoker Seat Post - Kinekt +$310
For the Frame
- Ovalized Tubing +$250
- 6 Coupling Travel +$2,550
- 2-Step Frame Design +$300
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.
