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Forum: Pills and Ills
08-29-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 660
Posted By Artmo

My experience was the opposite: pacemaker fitted...

My experience was the opposite: pacemaker fitted in 2016 because of 10 sec HR pauses and resting HR of 34 and dropping. Frequent afib now down to 1%. Unintended benefit of pacemaker.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-04-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,884
Posted By Artmo

Oh dear, you’re not another one of those...

Oh dear, you’re not another one of those self-professed do-gooders who feels that humor these days must always be received as some kind of insult. Get a life!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-01-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,012
Posted By Artmo

Yes, Cytronex C1. Cytronex.co.uk. I have 3: two...

Yes, Cytronex C1. Cytronex.co.uk. I have 3: two on solos and one on tandem.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-24, 02:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By Artmo

We have not used Gatorskins for years since we...

We have not used Gatorskins for years since we had a flat in a thunderstorm while touring in France. No shelter and I broke a tire lever trying to remove the very tight tire. Heck of a struggle to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-10-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Artmo

As I recall, you have been riding this tandem for...

As I recall, you have been riding this tandem for a few years, so has this problem suddenly occurred, or has it been gradual?
I'm wondering if it could be caused by chain and/or chainring wear...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,354
Posted By Artmo

Combined ages of 169, weight 345#, no hills,...

Combined ages of 169, weight 345#, no hills, added Cytronex C1 e-assist. Love the SRAM and ability to see gears on Garmin.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,354
Posted By Artmo

We’ve been running SRAM etap WiFli on our CoMo...

We’ve been running SRAM etap WiFli on our CoMo Macchiato for a few years and are very pleased.
46/30 x 11-36. Love it!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By Artmo

Must have been 2006 or shortly thereafter,...

Must have been 2006 or shortly thereafter, because we bought our first CoMo tandem in that year and took it to CO for the First Annual 50+ Ride
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By Artmo

Thanks. Pleasant memories. What year was it,...

Thanks. Pleasant memories. What year was it, Denver?
I am in the second photo, with my wife on the left ( my right!)
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-14-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 988
Posted By Artmo

Sounds like a plan! Alcohol is a well-known...

Sounds like a plan! Alcohol is a well-known trigger.
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-14-24, 02:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 988
Posted By Artmo

As a very long-time sufferer from AFIB, I would...

As a very long-time sufferer from AFIB, I would not be surprised if you get future episodes. Not to worry. Take a blood thinner as a precaution to prevent blood clots.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,037
Posted By Artmo

I have a little-used Spinergy TX2 front tandem...

I have a little-used Spinergy TX2 front tandem wheel, 6-bolt for disc for sale. Light and bomb proof!! Complete with tire and tube.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By Artmo

I have 34T 74BCD Vuelta USA chainring, never...

I have 34T 74BCD Vuelta USA chainring, never used, for free. Contact me privately if interested. Also 30T 74 BCD barely used.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,200
Posted By Artmo

So sorry to learn of your aches and pains,...

So sorry to learn of your aches and pains, Denver, but I can, to some extent, empathize. I'm in my 84th year and have slowed down a lot due to breathing problems and my wife has had serious health...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,586
Posted By Artmo

A few years back, a guy riding in our area rode...

A few years back, a guy riding in our area rode at speed into the back of a contractor’s truck and died on the spot.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By Artmo

I wear mine for several days, but not nights, and...

I wear mine for several days, but not nights, and after that there is a lot of relief. When the sharp pain begins again, I repeat the process. I occasionally use Voltarol 2.32%, the UK over-the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By Artmo

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/39777700_6b8b_4d2d_b239_9d1c6f09f961_f0bf7ff8aa0198737d2383c43875c8d3cfad71be.jpeg
Very effective for arthritic thumb jointing
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By Artmo

I have a painful arthritic thumb joint and use a...

I have a painful arthritic thumb joint and use a Thuasne Ligafex Rhizo brace, which I find very effective.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,441
Posted By Artmo

When I were a lad, about 65 years ago, it was...

When I were a lad, about 65 years ago, it was considered a bit wimpy to get out of the big 52T ring while riding in hilly SW England. We rode 52/42 with a 6 speed rear cluster (no cassettes then). In...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,518
Posted By Artmo

It must be a Euro version with a 15 mph cut off

It must be a Euro version with a 15 mph cut off
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,518
Posted By Artmo

Nice if you’d stopped to help him!

Nice if you’d stopped to help him!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,148
Posted By Artmo

A few years ago I thought I would exercise my...

A few years ago I thought I would exercise my brain by brushing up on my Russian so I signed up for intermediate level.
i went to one class and found they were still learning the alphabet! Got my...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-06-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,523
Posted By Artmo

Yes, it's Voltarol in the UK and over-the-counter...

Yes, it's Voltarol in the UK and over-the-counter concentration is 2.3% vs US 1%. I've used it and haven't noticed a particularly offensive smell, unlike menthol in some rubs, which pervades...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-22-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,815
Posted By Artmo

We have run our Macchiato on the original BBs for...

We have run our Macchiato on the original BBs for at least 30,000 miles and they don’t appear to be any the worse for wear.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-14-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,679
Posted By Artmo

Take a look at Spinergy wheels, available from...

Take a look at Spinergy wheels, available from House of Tandems. We have been very pleased with ours on our CoMo.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-13-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,162
Posted By Artmo

If you are looking at Swytch, I would recommend...

If you are looking at Swytch, I would recommend you also look at the Cytronex C1. (www.cytronex.com) We have one on our CoMo Macchiato, plus I have the C1 on two solo bikes. Very easy to install and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-21-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By Artmo

A number of tandem riders I know, including...

A number of tandem riders I know, including ourselves, learned to ride on quiet roads, but never on a trainer..
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,936
Posted By Artmo

Hi Denver, Belated happy birthday! Good to see...

Hi Denver, Belated happy birthday! Good to see you are still active. I still remember that rendezvous in Colorado all those years ago
I am exactly 13 months behind you and my stoker is just ahead of...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-23-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By Artmo

Mine is a Boston Scientific L311 332316 dual...

Mine is a Boston Scientific L311 332316 dual lead. Mine is not set to a max, but these days that does not worry me, as i rarely go beyond 120. I did see my HR go to 135 the other day, when I had a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-12-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 690,865
Posted By Artmo

It is slick. Very easy to fit. Cables are custom...

It is slick. Very easy to fit. Cables are custom length. 30 min for solo and a bit longer for a tandem. I’ve fitted 4 solos and one tandem with no problems.
Range about 35 miles in flat Florida, but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-23, 01:45 AM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 690,865
Posted By Artmo

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1730x1717/f7b9e6e3_694a_4e85_9bce_88a8c5d3ea7c_2c10b5fc2125316a83532a3f9f528314f5c2c49a.jpeg...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,934
Posted By Artmo

Well, Philly, if it’s any comfort for you, in the...

Well, Philly, if it’s any comfort for you, in the past 12 or so years we have ridden over 30,000 miles with the original Gates belt on our Macchiato with no problems with belt or BBS.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-23, 02:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,990
Posted By Artmo

Dub, do you find that 1X gives very large...

Dub, do you find that 1X gives very large differences in gears, vs 2x?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,515
Posted By Artmo

Very few in my experience of GA and FL rallies;...

Very few in my experience of GA and FL rallies; one or two triplets, but never a quad.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-26-23, 03:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,240
Posted By Artmo

Stunning indeed! I can't imagine having to...

Stunning indeed! I can't imagine having to manhandle something that heavy! But I'm old........:-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,375
Posted By Artmo

Now our early 80s, my wife and I were having...

Now our early 80s, my wife and I were having trouble keeping up with our considerably younger bike group, so three years ago we added a Cytronex C1 to our tandem. This added only about 8 lb to our...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-12-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By Artmo

Impressive! well done and stay safe

Impressive! well done and stay safe
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,240
Posted By Artmo

I would also baulk at the Samedi’s weight: 68lb...

I would also baulk at the Samedi’s weight: 68lb and that’s without attachments! I can’t find weight in the CoMo specs. It’s one thing to be able to climb hills as we age, but what about the practical...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-23, 02:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,135
Posted By Artmo

Glad you’re relatively OK, but, more importantly,...

Glad you’re relatively OK, but, more importantly, how is the bike?😊
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By Artmo

I think it depends on what size motor you might...

I think it depends on what size motor you might add in the front wheel. If you add one of those big 750W types, then I think removing and replacing it each time would be awkward for one person.

We...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-23, 04:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,585
Posted By Artmo

I admire your efforts at recovery. Good luck. I...

I admire your efforts at recovery. Good luck. I like the hilfsmotor comment! A bit of a change from “she’s not pedaling.”
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,585
Posted By Artmo

It's not my heart; I have a pacemaker which...

It's not my heart; I have a pacemaker which remotely monitors it and communicates with my cardiologist, even from the UK, where I am now. I saw my electrophysiologist. recently recently. I've seen a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,585
Posted By Artmo

I can’t decide if my lack of fitness/energy is...

I can’t decide if my lack of fitness/energy is due to age(83), long Covid, being off the bike/tandem for a long period due to Covid or use of e-assist. In any case, I get, since Covid a year ago this...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 810
Posted By Artmo

I'm not sure it would be worth spending $1000+ to...

I'm not sure it would be worth spending $1000+ to convert to E on this tandem, but we have been very pleased with the Cytronex C1. 250W max, so no special forks required and very easy to fit and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,155
Posted By Artmo

Thanks. It's my age -:)

Thanks. It's my age -:)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,155
Posted By Artmo

When riding in a paceline there's nothing more...

When riding in a paceline there's nothing more annoying than the person in front of you doing pedal-coast-pedal-coast, etc. This can cause contertinaing(?) of the line and is possibly dangerous.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-26-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By Artmo

Well done and thanks for the great photos!

Well done and thanks for the great photos!
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-17-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,681
Posted By Artmo

3” at 82.5 years

3” at 82.5 years
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-09-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By Artmo

And even more recently, she has been prescribed...

And even more recently, she has been prescribed Rhopressa. Expensive. Had to get exception as our insurance didn't cover it.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-09-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,681
Posted By Artmo

"Whom?"

"Whom?"
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