PeriScope Scout

The Scout tandem features our family-friendly PeriScope design with incredible value, well equipped for your next family adventure. ​Easy and quick adjustments fit the widest range of sizes of any tandem, from kids to adults. The 26" wheels with wider tires offer great stability and lower standover height for smaller riders.

  • Optimized for 26" wheels and 30 - 40mm tires
  • Co-Motion zonally-butted cromoly tubing
  • Oversize 44mm head-tube and uni-crown touring fork
  • Proven Co-Motion touring geometry
  • Rack/ fender mounts
  • Dual disc brakes and Shimano Deore Kit
  • Hand built touring wheels
  • Available in two standard colors: Ferrari Red and Silver Metallic
Complete bike starting at $4,295.00
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"Our custom purple Scout turned out so good!!! It fits/rides great, just as I had hoped. Will be many happy miles ahead. Thanks again!" Janelle



PeriScope Scout Specifications

  • Frame: Handbuilt frame with zonally-butted cro-moly steel tubing
  • Fork: Co-Motion Taper Gauge w/ CNC Tandem Steerer
  • Derailleurs/Shifters: Shimano Deore SGS rear, Shimano Deore front, 2 x 10-speed trigger shifters
  • Brakes: Avid BB5 200mm Disc/ Tektro Eclipse Mtn levers
  • Headset: FSA Orbit Z Internal
  • Drivetrain: Shimano 44/32t cranks with 11-34t cassette
  • Cockpit: Co-Motion Cruiser and Stoker bar / FSA Gossamer and Co-Motion adj. stoker stem
  • Post/Saddle: Co-Motion 29.8mm, PeriScope Seatmast System / Selle Italia X1 & X3 Lady
  • Wheels:Co-Motion A-20 tandem hubs / Velocity Dyad 26" rims
  • Tires: Schwalbe Spicer 26x1.5"

PeriScope Scout Geometry Table



Frame Size
A - Captain Top Tube (cm)
B - Captain Seat Tube (cm)
C - Stoker Seat Tube (cm)
D - Head Tube (mm)
E - Chainstay (cm)
F - Seat Tube Angle
G - Fork Span (mm)
H - Head Tube Angle
I - Fork Rake (mm)
J - BB Drop (mm)
K - Capt. Standover (cm)
L - Stoker Standover (cm)
M - Wheelbase (cm)
N - Boom Tube (cm)
O - Stack (mm)
P - Reach (mm)
Small Large
52 55
46 46
28 28
165 165
43.8 43.8
74° 74°
375 375
71.5° 71.5°
45 45
55 55
72 72
54.2 54.2
171.4 174
70 70
557 557
358 388


Accessories & Options


Custom Sizing
We have the experience, tools, materials, and knowledge to create the best fitting tandem for a modest charge over the cost of a standard sized tandem.



Co-Pilot Couplers
Strong and secure stainless-steel threaded couplers for steel frames. Fits your Co-Motion bicycle inside an airline checkable travel case. Includes spanner wrench.



Polished Couplers
This time intensive 3 stage polishing process will bring your S&S couplers to a beautiful and durable shiny luster. Available only with the Co-Pilot couplers option.



Max Adjust Stoker Stem
We make our Co-Motion Max Adjust Stoker Stem to provide range from shortest to longest extension to maximize the fitting range of your tandem.



Crater Lake Badge
Crater Lake N.P. antiqued silver head tube badge featuring Wizard Island. Crater Lake is a natural wonder, the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine.



Lighthouse Badge
Lighthouse antiqued silver badge for head tubes. Reminiscent of the Heceta Head Lighthouse on the Oregon coast just 70 miles from the Co-Motion factory.



Metal Head Tube Badge
Classic Co-Motion logo metal head tube badge. These can be applied to both tapered and straight head tubes. A great classic look for your new bike.




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