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Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-15, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,329
Posted By BenHud

Thanks again everyone. I believe I'm going to go...

Thanks again everyone. I believe I'm going to go with the Sugino cranks. Of course I haven't ordered them yet, so there's still a good chance I'll change my mind. I'm probably making this a much...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-26-15, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,329
Posted By BenHud

Thanks to you all for the input. I have little to...

Thanks to you all for the input. I have little to no experience with hollowtech type bottom brackets. It's nice to know I can use a better quality BB if I go that route. The Burley has 170mm cranks...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-15, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,329
Posted By BenHud

Building New Tandem - Crank Questions

My wife and I got into tandem riding 3 summers ago. To see if it was for us on the cheap, we bought a used Burley Duet (early 90s I think). It's a little small for us, but it has served us well, and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-23-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,389
Posted By BenHud

I don't know what ratio I'd put on it, but to me,...

I don't know what ratio I'd put on it, but to me, running is way harder on the body. This is a good way to think of it: most of us could ride a 200k in a "good" (relative to the rider) time, and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-14-12, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,321
Posted By BenHud

Have you looked at the surly steamroller? I have...

Have you looked at the surly steamroller? I have one that I've used for a few 100 mile rides, and I'm planning to do a 200k on it next month. Surly's website says it can take tires up to 38. I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-11-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,142
Posted By BenHud

If a rider finds a frame's stand over height is...

If a rider finds a frame's stand over height is too tall with 700c wheels, I would think that in most cases, the top tube and seat tube lengths would also be too long. Sure, they could decrease the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-11-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,394
Posted By BenHud

I have a Mavic Vision vest. I agree with you -...

I have a Mavic Vision vest. I agree with you - to my eye, high viz yellow is more visible than hi viz orange. The Mavic vest is still very bright though, and has much more reflective material than...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-06-12, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,632
Posted By BenHud

Short of punching holes and lacing, I don't think...

Short of punching holes and lacing, I don't think there is anything you can do. Lacing it will certainly not ruin the saddle - lots of people have done it, and brooks even has a a model of the B17...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-06-12, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,394
Posted By BenHud

I use an amphipod xinglet. You can adjust the...

I use an amphipod xinglet. You can adjust the height so it does not interfere with your pockets. It does have two buckles for the part that goes around the waist, but I never use them - just pull...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-02-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,167
Posted By BenHud

Continental makes gatorskins in 700x32. I've...

Continental makes gatorskins in 700x32. I've used them in 28 width, and like them
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-02-12, 11:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,142
Posted By BenHud

I have one bike that I switch between 700c and...

I have one bike that I switch between 700c and 650b. I like the cushier ride with the wider tires, other than that, I don't notice much difference between the two. My average speed is about the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-26-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,958
Posted By BenHud

If you are in the small chainring, can you click...

If you are in the small chainring, can you click up once or twice?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-25-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,958
Posted By BenHud

The derailleurs are interchangeable (I'm sure...

The derailleurs are interchangeable (I'm sure there are exceptions - but not many). The rear shifter, chain, and cassette, are the parts that are 9 or 10 speed specific. You can probably use a 10...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-24-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,424
Posted By BenHud

I use an 800, and an e-werk and dyno-hub to keep...

I use an 800, and an e-werk and dyno-hub to keep it charged on longer rides. The ewerk allows use of the 800 while it's charging, and it still records the track (longest ride 600K). I only use the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-18-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,068
Posted By BenHud

I try to ride one or two 200Ks a month -...

I try to ride one or two 200Ks a month - sometimes bumping one of those up to 300k. I used to be a runner until repeated injury caused me to switch to riding. The three marathons I did were far...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-02-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,943
Posted By BenHud

That is a very good point, and should definitely...

That is a very good point, and should definitely be part of the consideration. When I used my unproven bike, it was on a local ride. If a mechanical I couldn't handle on the roadside had occurred,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-02-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,943
Posted By BenHud

I'd say not too foolish. It sounds like you'll...

I'd say not too foolish. It sounds like you'll have a chance to get a few longish rides in, which will let you know if there are any major mechanical or fit issues. I rode a 300k in March, on a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-14-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,992
Posted By BenHud

I just started randonneuring last year. I've met...

I just started randonneuring last year. I've met some wonderful people, and ridden farther than I ever thought I would be able to. The longer rides lead to a sense of adventure that I really enjoy....
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