Scout – The Ultimate Family Tandem for All Adventures
The Scout Tandem is designed withfamily-friendly PeriScope technology, offering incredible value and versatility for all types of riders. Perfect for your next family adventure, the Scout is engineered for easy and quick adjustments, ensuring a comfortable fit for riders of all sizes—from kids to adults. With 26” wheels and wider tires, this tandem delivers superior stability and a lower standover height, making it an excellent choice for smaller riders and those just starting out on tandem cycling.
Key Features:
Optimized for 26” wheels with 30-40mm tires for a smooth, stable ride
Co-Motion zonally-butted chromoly tubing for a durable and responsive frame
Oversized 44mm head tube & unicrown touring fork for steady handling
Proven Co-Motion touring geometry for an enjoyable ride over any terrain
Rack & fender mounts for added versatility and utility
Dual disc brakes for powerful and reliable stopping power
Shimano Deore components for smooth and efficient shifting
Hand-built touring wheels for strength and durability on long rides
Available in two standard colors: Ferrari Red and Silver Metallic
Whether you're tackling paved roads, and gravel paths, or exploring new destinations, the Scout Tandem delivers comfort, control, and adventure-ready performance for your whole family.
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.
Mt. Hood Badge Oregon Icon series: Mt. Hood antiqued silver headbadge featuring a sunrise behind 11,249 ft. Mt. Hood, also known as Wy'east, Oregpn's highest peak.
Crater Lake Badge Oregon Icon series: Crater Lake N.P. antiqued silver headbadge featuring Wizard Island. Beautiful Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine.
Lighthouse Badge Oregon Icon series: Lighthouse antiqued silver badge for straight head tubes. Heceta Head Lighthouse is on the Oregon coast just 70 miles from the Co-Motion factory.
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Oval Head Tube Badge Classic Co-Motion Oval logo metal
head tube badge. These can
be applied to both tapered and
straight head tubes. A great
classic look for your new bike.