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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By reburns

I have the Comotion soft sided travel cases for...

I have the Comotion soft sided travel cases for our Speedster. Prior to Covid, we used them for quite a few trips with no questions about size. We took our first post-Covid trip with the tandem this...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-04-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,889
Posted By reburns

A bit more background: My letter to miss manners...

A bit more background: My letter to miss manners was prompted by a desire to find a polite way to defend the stoker, rather than to respond to any implication on me as the captain. Even though the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-31-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,889
Posted By reburns

Miss Manners responds

I decided to ask for advice from Miss Manners on responding to those who call out "She’s not pedaling!" when they see a tandem bicycle. Attached is my letter and Miss Manners’ response:

DEAR MISS...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-28-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,172
Posted By reburns

I use Schwalbe Aerothan TPU tubes on the tandem,...

I use Schwalbe Aerothan TPU tubes on the tandem, which I’ve been very happy with for several reasons. Regarding their use with sealant, I found this: "The low surface tension of the material, inside...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,665
Posted By reburns

If the issues you’re trying to address are weight...

If the issues you’re trying to address are weight and bounce, I have a couple of suggestions. First, make sure you look carefully at the weight specifications for the older Thudbuster LT as well as...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,849
Posted By reburns

Acceleration is the time derivative of velocity,...

Acceleration is the time derivative of velocity, dV/dt, meaning how quickly the velocity changes. So more force is required to stop quickly from a given speed. I think what you’re trying to show is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,849
Posted By reburns

Not trying to be persnickety, but F=ma

Not trying to be persnickety, but F=ma
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,406
Posted By reburns

Have you carefully checked the derailleur hanger...

Have you carefully checked the derailleur hanger alignment with the roadlink as the reference point?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-10-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By reburns

This box has now found a home.

This box has now found a home.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By reburns

Anyone near SF Bay Area need a CrateWorks tandem box?

I have a CrateWorks tandem box that I no longer need and would gladly give to anyone nearby that would come get it. We used it for several domestic and overseas trips before we bought a coupled...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 967
Posted By reburns

You could install a chain catcher along with the...

You could install a chain catcher along with the smaller inner ring and adjust the front derailleur low limit further inward for faster shifts that direction. Going to a 26T May shift better than the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-02-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By reburns

Congrats, that looks like a great find. I have a...

Congrats, that looks like a great find. I have a 2005 Speedster I bought in 2016. That was before they went to disc brakes, so the frame clearances may be different, but on ours the seatstay...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-13-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,235
Posted By reburns

I put aluminum rim brake Spinergy tandem wheels...

I put aluminum rim brake Spinergy tandem wheels on our Speedster about 7 years ago. Max pressure recommended for those wheels at that time was 86 psi for 32mm. I used to run higher pressure than that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,141
Posted By reburns

6500.

6500.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,141
Posted By reburns

I have an early 2000’s road bike that started out...

I have an early 2000’s road bike that started out 3x9 speed and still has 30/42/52 chainrings, 6500 RD and 6503 FD. It was converted to 3x10 after a collision that may have damaged an original 9...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-30-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,443
Posted By reburns

Does this work? ...

Does this work?
https://www.lubriplate.com/Products/Grease/Multi-Purpose-Greases/LOW-TEMP/LOW-TEMP/LOW-TEMP,-10-OZ-TUBE
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By reburns

There used to be a company called CrateWorks that...

There used to be a company called CrateWorks that made corrugated plastic boxes for transporting bikes, including one sized for tandems. I used one for air travel to several destinations and it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 909
Posted By reburns

Re: the original post and question: I have the...

Re: the original post and question: I have the Comotion soft cases and have had no problems. As with any case, I use plenty of padding and reusable zip ties to minimize movement of contents in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,580
Posted By reburns

That’s heartbreaking. Such a beautiful bike. I...

That’s heartbreaking. Such a beautiful bike. I feel your pain. Lufthansa did the same thing to us back in 2017 when we landed In Berlin during what we discovered was an airport strike. Fortunately we...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,992
Posted By reburns

I had to laugh when I read this because I feel...

I had to laugh when I read this because I feel exactly the same about all my old bikes with mechanically operated triples, including two tandems equipped with the now obsolete Shimano Flight Deck...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 842
Posted By reburns

Another data point, somewhat extreme perhaps. I...

Another data point, somewhat extreme perhaps. I have 20 year old Ultegra derailleurs on a road bike with 3x10 gearing. Chainrings are 52/42/30 and cassette is 11-36. Using a road link, everything...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,244
Posted By reburns

Regarding the captain’s seatpost adjustment, you...

Regarding the captain’s seatpost adjustment, you can maybe give yourself a little more room by adjusting the eccentric at the top of the bb opening rather than where it is near the bottom. That will...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 752
Posted By reburns

I used a CrateWorks tandem box (corrugated...

I used a CrateWorks tandem box (corrugated plastic) for air travel with an uncoupled tandem for several years. One thing to watch out for (beyond the size of box you will need to transport...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-26-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,111
Posted By reburns

Friends of ours from Texas have a Calfee tandem...

Friends of ours from Texas have a Calfee tandem of probably similar vintage. They were on a California tour with it recently and came to stay with us for a few days afterwards. They wanted to visit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,830
Posted By reburns

The wipperman quick link will skip on the...

The wipperman quick link will skip on the smallest cogs if it is installed upside down
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,195
Posted By reburns

If you’re trying to soften discreet bumps, both...

If you’re trying to soften discreet bumps, both stems and seat posts are available with suspension. For instance, https://redshiftsports.com/pages/road. But chipseal falls into the category I would...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-26-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,000
Posted By reburns

My triple is 52/39/26 and shifts fine. I am...

My triple is 52/39/26 and shifts fine. I am pretty sure it would still work fine even if I changed the inner to 24, which I might do sometime soon.
What speed is your cassette? I’m using a 9 speed...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,197
Posted By reburns

I’ve taken many long trips with a tandem plus 3...

I’ve taken many long trips with a tandem plus 3 single bikes mounted on my Draftmaster, and also mounted 2 tandems for a few day trips. Works great, but Draftmaster sure is pricey now. I bought mine...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-02-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,213
Posted By reburns

Sapporoguy, thanks for the detailed and helpful...

Sapporoguy, thanks for the detailed and helpful response. And I’m in awe of your cross country tours. It would be fun to link up for a ride sometime.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,213
Posted By reburns

Thinking about new tires

My wife and I ride a 2005 Comotion speedster with 700c-32 Continental GP5000 front and 4-seasons rear at about 85 psi. I’ve been pretty happy with this setup, but am always on the lookout for ways I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 899
Posted By reburns

The difference is subtle, but I did feel that the...

The difference is subtle, but I did feel that the ride was slightly smoother even at the same pressure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 899
Posted By reburns

I installed Schwalbe Aerothan tubes on our tandem...

I installed Schwalbe Aerothan tubes on our tandem 2 years ago because of claims about improved ride comfort and resistance to heat and pinch flats. I then lowered air pressure, which further helps...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-29-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By reburns

My stoker got a long travel version of the...

My stoker got a long travel version of the Thudbuster years ago, and she will not consider anything else now because of the long travel, inherent damping of the elastomers, and constant seat to pedal...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-23-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,645
Posted By reburns

Same here. We needed the whole road when we first...

Same here. We needed the whole road when we first practiced out of the saddles. After much practice, I got to the point as captain where I can keep the bike on the fog line if necessary. I’m fine...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 801
Posted By reburns

I am using Schwalbe Aerothan tubes on our rim...

I am using Schwalbe Aerothan tubes on our rim brake tandem. I decided to try them about 18 months ago based on their claims of increased resistance to failure and heat. They have been trouble free to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,088
Posted By reburns

My Park TM-1 read 30% low out of the box. I...

My Park TM-1 read 30% low out of the box. I didn’t realize it until I started cracking rims. Even after returning to Park for recalibration, it was still off. I ended up jury rigging my own...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,584
Posted By reburns

Just a word of warning: if you buy both CF...

Just a word of warning: if you buy both CF assembly paste and grease lube from Park, don’t confuse the tubes, as they look very similar. Don’t ask how I know this 🥴
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,584
Posted By reburns

The CF bar will work fine with any stem that...

The CF bar will work fine with any stem that fits, aluminum or whatever. The only CF stoker stem I found when I was looking years ago was hand made as a special order by Craig Calfee. You can see a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,584
Posted By reburns

I bought the AliExpress bar as part of a quest to...

I bought the AliExpress bar as part of a quest to make our ride as smooth as possible, in part by using carbon fiber components. (My stoker especially noticed the vibration reduction from the carbon...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,584
Posted By reburns

We’ve always had bullhorn bars for the stoker,...

We’ve always had bullhorn bars for the stoker, and they stick up well above my saddle. I don’t try to swing my leg over them as I would if I was trying to mount or dismount like I would my single...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,645
Posted By reburns

I’m a bit faster on my single, but far prefer...

I’m a bit faster on my single, but far prefer riding the tandem with my sweetie.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,574
Posted By reburns

Could be good for tandems

I ride a tandem in hilly country with my wife, combined age 135 years. I have our 3x9 drivetrain set up for 618% range, and we use all of it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-16-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,300
Posted By reburns

👍I can offer a few additional ideas if you are...

👍I can offer a few additional ideas if you are interested.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-07-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,559
Posted By reburns

I wonder if it could be repaired. I’ve heard that...

I wonder if it could be repaired. I’ve heard that Calfee will repair CF frames. Maybe some CF specialty shops as well. Might not save $ or time, but could be worth a couple of calls.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,566
Posted By reburns

A bit off topic but interesting story: my...

A bit off topic but interesting story: my wife/stoker and I drove our tandem from our home in the south sf bay to the coast to ride one of our favorite routes near Pescadero, CA. Driving back home up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-22, 12:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,630
Posted By reburns

Here’s another online calculator:...

Here’s another online calculator: https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-calculator/
It seems to align pretty well with what I’ve found empirically. It’s pretty sensitive to tire width, so...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,630
Posted By reburns

With very similar equipment and team weight,...

With very similar equipment and team weight, mid-80s is working very well for us.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,561
Posted By reburns

Perhaps a picture would help: ...

Perhaps a picture would help:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1449/f96c65e2_e862_4e1e_97be_09564d14201d_3ec65a0d07afbc2f0fbd9c0f19a1d738509fe395.jpeg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,216
Posted By reburns

I’m attaching pictures of the crank that was...

I’m attaching pictures of the crank that was loosening under use. FSA SL-K. Once I solved my problem by finding a replacement, I stopped trying to understand root cause, but my impression was that it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,169
Posted By reburns

I used this:...

I used this: https://www.amazon.com/SKS-Germany-11231-Anywhere-Bicycle-Attachment/dp/B0144NTZOU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FHISCL2XOHUB&keywords=sks+bottle+cage&qid=1644711419&sprefix=Sks+bo%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-1 ...
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