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02-14-10, 10:58 AM
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Posted By ocbiker

Frame Sizing

Thanks for the advice. It makes sense that a shorter standover and shorter TT would make for a more confident technical handler in the tight stuff. I normally go with a larger frame for stability...
02-14-10, 01:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,159
Posted By ocbiker

First Ride

We took out the KHS hybrid tandem today. The weather really cooperated. It was an amazing day with blue sky's and 70 degrees. We started out with an easy gradual downhill ride. It's been raining...
02-10-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,159
Posted By ocbiker

Hmm, Good to know. I guess there's still a...

Hmm,

Good to know. I guess there's still a little hope that it will fit. I'll check it tonight. However, I'm thinking back when I removed it the other night, and it looked like pretty wide...
02-10-10, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By ocbiker

Well after a bit of research I realized that the...

Well after a bit of research I realized that the MTB rear dropout spacing is not the same as the tandem. 135mm for standard MTB and 145mm for tandems (160mm for Santana Tandems). I knew this but I...
02-10-10, 02:13 PM
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Posted By ocbiker

I was thinking along the same lines. ...

I was thinking along the same lines. Unfortunately, the hybrid tandem is quite old. It has a 7 speed cassette while my road tandem has a 9 speed. I searched to buy a 7speed 12-32 or similar. They...
02-09-10, 11:23 PM
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Posted By ocbiker

Test MTB ride

Colotandem, that's very encouraging that you are able to climb 20%+ grades. I don't need to climb those types of grades for miles. The average grade on some of the climbs will be about 14% for...
02-07-10, 01:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,159
Posted By ocbiker

Thanks for the replies. TandemGeek, it's...

Thanks for the replies.

TandemGeek, it's encouraging that you have heard of some MTB Tandem teams in my area. I went and joined Double Forte to learn more info.

You aren't supposed to talk...
02-06-10, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,159
Posted By ocbiker

MTB Tandem Advice Needed

Hi Fellow Tandem Riders. I'm hoping that there are some MTB tandem riders on this forum.

I've been riding a road tandem for a few years with my wife. We ride about 3000 miles per year. I also...
05-10-08, 01:46 PM
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Posted By ocbiker

Here is wife and me on our maiden voyage on our...

Here is wife and me on our maiden voyage on our new (for us) tandem. :)
05-07-08, 12:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By ocbiker

First Ride on new (for us) tandem

Hi All,

I've been lurking on this site for a while. Thinking about a tandem. I borrowed an older Cannondale MTN tandem from a friend a year ago and took my wife out for a ride. We loved it but...
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