We actually use it quite often. It even is lots of fun riding by myself although I get a few laughs or stupid questions!
The WTB Speedmaster rollercams are very powerful with great modulation.Light years ahead of any of the u-brake or Suntour roller cam versions. The third one is used by the stoker on my request as needed in really steep offroad down hills. I have to watch for overheated rims but with lower tire pressures on a rigid bike like this it is rarely a problem. But we are your parents on a tandem not DH racers.
The type 2 fork makes the tandem handle like a single bike like my 1986 Fat Chance. I chose that fork to gain the stopping power of the Speedmasters since disc brakes were not available then and cantilevers were just not good enough in my experience.
