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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-02-15, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,884
Posted By oregontrail

A Davinci with independent coasting. It will...

A Davinci with independent coasting. It will allow resting for one at a time, plus it is easier for people with different skills. A steel bike is easier to repair. Avoid a quad. If it breaks the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,230
Posted By oregontrail

You don't indicate the size of you or your...

You don't indicate the size of you or your stoker(s). Fitting the riders to the bike is critical, especially for someone new to tandem cycling. While cost is always a factor, it should be secondary...
Forum: Charity Events
01-13-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 562
Posted By oregontrail

Looking for a place to stay in Palm Springs

We're doing the Tour in Feb. and looking for a place to stay for about a week. Any suggestions?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 749
Posted By oregontrail

Don't know if you have already got a trainer, but...

Don't know if you have already got a trainer, but the Kinetic Road Machine is designed for a tandem. Available at REI and online for about 300-340 dollars. Easy to set up. If you get a trainer, get...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-11, 01:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,394
Posted By oregontrail

Transport Rack

You have not mentioned how you will transport your tandem. Have you thought about a rack for your vehicle?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-11, 12:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,394
Posted By oregontrail

DaVinci and River City Feedback

There has been a lot of technical feedback from posters with far more expertise than me. I'm going to focus my comments on the two areas in the title. First, we bought a DaVinci Grand Junction last...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,322
Posted By oregontrail

The link here will send you to a good explanation...

The link here will send you to a good explanation of the options. It's to REI which sells in the Northwest. http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/cycling+shoes.html
Forum: Southern California
02-23-11, 11:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,357
Posted By oregontrail

Overall great ride. Our first 56 mile event. ...

Overall great ride. Our first 56 mile event. We're from Oregon and the sag stops in Palm Springs were a disappointment compared to the events here. Most of the events here have much more food and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 17,875
Posted By oregontrail

We have had many comments, all have been...

We have had many comments, all have been positive. We also get a lot of questions at organized events about cost and how we work together. We aren't offended by questions about cost, after all many...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By oregontrail

Thanks for the links. The trip is unrelated to...

Thanks for the links. The trip is unrelated to the Rose Bowl, But what a start for the Ducks! They should have a better chance against the Trojans this year. USC has had major disruptions in their...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By oregontrail

Looking For Events in California

We live in Oregon and are thinking about driving to Southern California in either early November or in January. Can anyone point us to a site(s) where we can find upcoming events?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-29-10, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,293
Posted By oregontrail

My wife and I wanted an activity we could do...

My wife and I wanted an activity we could do together. Our fitness levels are much different and her concern was that I would ride ahead and she would struggle. We had sold our individual bikes a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-17-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,780
Posted By oregontrail

Welcome! You didn't indicate what sort of tandem...

Welcome! You didn't indicate what sort of tandem you are looking for. How do you define what a long ride is? How much do you plan to spend?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By oregontrail

Thanks, He has some great ideas. Mainly I'm...

Thanks, He has some great ideas. Mainly I'm interested in cleaning a wound and stopping bleeding. Highly organized kits.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-08-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By oregontrail

We rode a tandem, did all the bridges. Our first...

We rode a tandem, did all the bridges. Our first time for the Bridge Pedal. A great rush when we finished the St. Johns bridge. I was worried about being able to ride all the way up after going 28...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By oregontrail

Do you carry more than usual for a single bike? ...

Do you carry more than usual for a single bike? If so do you limit your items or just carry more stuff?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By oregontrail

We're fortunate to live in Oregon's Willamette...

We're fortunate to live in Oregon's Willamette Valley. While there are areas with limited cell coverage, they are relatively few. I actually have my biggest cell phone problems at hospitals. There...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By oregontrail

First Aid Kits For Tandems

Do you carry a special kit for your tandem? We bought a container for one of the water bottle holders. I quickly realized that we are really limited to adhesive bandages, triple antibiotic ointment...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-05-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,091
Posted By oregontrail

Minimize you exposure time. Ride early or late. ...

Minimize you exposure time. Ride early or late. Never between 10AM - 4PM.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-25-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,374
Posted By oregontrail

An 800 mile trip will probably also involve other...

An 800 mile trip will probably also involve other gear. By having the bike on the inside you will fight to get around it. Although you will catch bugs with a roof rack, you will have room for a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-25-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,005
Posted By oregontrail

We're new to tandem cycling, and I can really...

We're new to tandem cycling, and I can really tell when she lets up. We have a DaVinci with independent coasting and when the stoker stops there is a noticeable lessening of power and I can feel it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-10, 10:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,374
Posted By oregontrail

A Yakima Sidewinder. We are very happy with it. ...

A Yakima Sidewinder. We are very happy with it. After we are done using it, it is out of the way. We considered a hitch mounted rack and looked at one. The cost of the hitch and having it low...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-10, 10:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 884
Posted By oregontrail

We recently began riding a tandem after many...

We recently began riding a tandem after many years off bikes. We have different levels of fitness. In addition there is a significant size difference between us. We discovered that getting the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,132
Posted By oregontrail

Offer him 350. If he balks, perhaps you can...

Offer him 350. If he balks, perhaps you can settle on 400. That's 20% less.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,983
Posted By oregontrail

Little bit of an update. We took the Sidewinder...

Little bit of an update. We took the Sidewinder out for a short trip. It worked well. We learned that disposable gloves help. It is probably easier to use in crowded environments like urban...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,983
Posted By oregontrail

Thanks for the suggestions. After looking at the...

Thanks for the suggestions. After looking at the options we went with a Yakima Sidewinder. We looked closely at the DraftMaster, in fact it was our initial preference. However, it requires that you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-10, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,983
Posted By oregontrail

Tandem Transport

We recently purchased a DaVinci Grand Junction. We want to transport it easily(?) with a 2001 Volvo XC70 station wagon. Any suggestions for a rack?
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