The dawes galaxy twin tandem bike is a touring specific tandem based on the original galaxy bicycle but with all the things you need for when twos company the galaxy twin has an alloy frame drop front bars and a suspension seat post for the rear rider also equipped with truvativ firex gigapipe cranks 27 speed shimano alivio gearing and shimano cantilever brakes for added security when loaded a secondary avid bb 5 mechanical disc brake is fitted on the rear just as youd expect from a tou