Take the 2-minute tour ×  We have recently bought a tandem and
the rear wheel skids out when riding. Any idea why this happens?
Comment below: When we are riding along in a straight line and
there is an uneven surface it does this a lot. The heavier rider
is on the front of the bike.  share|improve this question When
does it skid out? Pedaling from a stop? Turning? Stopping? Just
pedaling along in a straight line? –  freiheit Apr 25 '11 at
16:56 Is this a classical upright tandem, or some sort of
recumbent? –  Daniel R Hicks Jun 16 '12 at 12:21 Are you both
standing on the pedals when this happens? –  Daniel R Hicks Jun
16 '12 at 13:38 What kind of brakes do you have on this tandem?
In particular, do you happen to have a rear drum drag brake? – 
R. Chung Jun 17 '12 at 18:06  4 Answers 4  Yes, more detail
about your riding scenario will help. Are you trying to ride it
alone at times? Tandem wheelbase length could be an issue if you
are going solo. Also, if you and the other rider are not leaning
into turns co