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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-05-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Chris_W

Update: In the end, I bought the crankset from...

Update: In the end, I bought the crankset from Co-Motion. All was good with delivery, but I would have preferred to have a more local option.

I was worried when I realized that the Santana frame...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,533
Posted By Chris_W

That would be classified as a motorbike in most...

That would be classified as a motorbike in most countries. Completely different situation and gearing requirements.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-23, 01:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,533
Posted By Chris_W

Our GRX Di2 front derailleur works perfectly and...

Our GRX Di2 front derailleur works perfectly and we have a massive gear range and decent gaps between the gears. I can't imagine what would be the advantage or point of getting rid of a chainring on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-30-22, 02:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,085
Posted By Chris_W

So, if I do the Hell Week in Provence, pay and...

So, if I do the Hell Week in Provence, pay and register for PBP, go to the start to get my number, etc., then I can start whenever I want (avoiding the official start line); I can then ignore all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By Chris_W

I live in Switzerland and I just went through...

I live in Switzerland and I just went through this process, opening a repair shop in January 2022. I work alone in a small workshop with very cheap rent in a village on the edge of a large city. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-21, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,699
Posted By Chris_W

Thanks for suggesting some options, veganbikes. ...

Thanks for suggesting some options, veganbikes.

The Jagwire kit is actually in stock at some retailers, and seems to be the best alternative I've seen. Unfortunately it has a bent piece of metal...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-02-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,723
Posted By Chris_W

We really appreciate having the couplers in front...

We really appreciate having the couplers in front of the captain's seat tube on our Co-Motion. When traveling by train or car, it only takes a minute to pop the front end off and have two parts that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-30-19, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,327
Posted By Chris_W

I recently posted a review of the Kinekt...

I recently posted a review of the Kinekt suspension seatpost on my Ride Far blog, mostly focusing on using it for gravel and long-distance solo bike riding:...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-05-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 168,921
Posted By Chris_W

Since the thread title only says "vehicles" and...

Since the thread title only says "vehicles" and not "automobiles", then let me suggest that trains are sometimes a great way to transport your tandem.

My wife and I get all around Europe by bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-10, 12:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,517
Posted By Chris_W

Some people recommend finishing at the valve when...

Some people recommend finishing at the valve when mounting the tire. The valve helps to keep the tube away from being pinched between the tire and rim.

For this kind of job, you might want to use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-09, 02:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,209
Posted By Chris_W

You could get a Hope bottom bracket, see their...

You could get a Hope bottom bracket, see their website here (http://www.hopegb.com/voir_bbss.html). The standard version is for Shimano / FSA cranksets, but you can get a set of sleeves to press into...
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