Rohloff and other I.G.H. Custom Tandems by Rodriguez


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Read about our long history of tandem building and tandem innovations.


Rodriguez MakeShift Tandem Bicycles - from $7,899
Made in USA

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.


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

For the Frame

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

For the Frame


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Rohloff 14-speed internally geared Speedhub

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.


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