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01-21-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 930
Posted By Alcanbrad

+1 on the Spinergy’s from HoT. Light weight and...

+1 on the Spinergy’s from HoT. Light weight and rock solid.
01-17-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By Alcanbrad

If you haven’t seen it already, check out this...

If you haven’t seen it already, check out this thread where I solved an issue where our bike with gossamer cranks and a gates belt was eating bottom brackets.
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12-07-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By Alcanbrad

Many wheel off trainers utilize simple spacing...

Many wheel off trainers utilize simple spacing adapters to adapt the trainer to the various dropout spacing and QR or thru axle. It would be fairly straight forward to have a machine shop turn a set...
08-21-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,550
Posted By Alcanbrad

So far so good. The current bottom bracket is...

So far so good. The current bottom bracket is surviving longer than before. Fingers continue to be crossed.



I believe my issues are due to poor manufacturing of the crank(s). I’ve stated...
08-13-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,229
Posted By Alcanbrad

I believe that there is both physics and muscle...

I believe that there is both physics and muscle memory involved here. Starting with the single bike, the center of mass of the bike/rider is higher and closer to the front wheel relative to the...
07-24-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By Alcanbrad

I cannot answer your question directly, but I do...

I cannot answer your question directly, but I do have a few comments FWIW.

If the spline on the crank is steel and the spider is aluminum, steel is much harder than aluminum and is likely that all...
07-20-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Alcanbrad

I must have missed the original post. We...

I must have missed the original post. We transport our Santana eTandem (1998 Visa with front wheel motor from Grin) in our 2006 Honda Odyssey. Fortunately, I can get the bike in with the front wheel...
07-10-23, 04:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 747
Posted By Alcanbrad

Can you just disable Bluetooth on the rear head...

Can you just disable Bluetooth on the rear head unit during the times you don’t want this behavior?
06-26-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By Alcanbrad

I converted our CoMo from mechanical to SRAM red...

I converted our CoMo from mechanical to SRAM red hydraulic brakes and the standard SRAM bleed kit was fine. That doesn’t answer your question but the conversion was easy and the results were greatly...
06-22-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 841
Posted By Alcanbrad

Here is the link to the podcast I mentioned...

Here is the link to the podcast I mentioned discussing tubeless rims, tires, and all the issues surrounding them. They do discuss the 72psi rating topic.
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06-20-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 841
Posted By Alcanbrad

The industry practice for the max tire pressure...

The industry practice for the max tire pressure rating is to rate it at 1/2 the pressure the tire blew off the rim during testing. A tire with a max rating of of 72 psi was likely tested to blow off...
06-13-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By Alcanbrad

Are these what you are looking for? If...

Are these what you are looking for? If interested, PM me. For the cone shaped nut you show above, this is something that might be 3D printable in plastic if it does not need to provide a super...
06-08-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By Alcanbrad

There are also many options available in shade...

There are also many options available in shade umbrellas that clamp onto your chair. Less pole mass and less effort to anchor to ground, plus each of you can optimize your own shade.
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06-04-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,084
Posted By Alcanbrad

Ouch, hate that when that happens. If the fork...

Ouch, hate that when that happens. If the fork is repairable, suggest you contact a frame builder experienced building tandems such a Bilinky or Rodrigues. If they determine it’s not repairable,...
05-10-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,550
Posted By Alcanbrad

I agree this should be tried first. I my case it...

I agree this should be tried first. I my case it didn’t work which is why I went down the rabbit hole I did. It should not have to be this way but unfortunately it is in far to many instances.
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05-09-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 846
Posted By Alcanbrad

I ventured deep into the weeds on the belt...

I ventured deep into the weeds on the belt tension/bearing failure a couple of years ago in this thread...
03-21-23, 05:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By Alcanbrad

I would not recommend a front drag brake let...

I would not recommend a front drag brake let alone a front drag brake controlled by the stoker. If the front wheel locked up or lost traction during drag brake operation, especially on a turn, there...
03-05-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,477
Posted By Alcanbrad

We have 2014 Co-Mo Carrera and going from Ultegra...

We have 2014 Co-Mo Carrera and going from Ultegra 10S triple we did need a new front derailleur mount. I recall when I ordered the upgrade kit from HoT Ric said it was needed. I took a look today...
02-28-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,477
Posted By Alcanbrad

I had a significant amount of problems when I...

I had a significant amount of problems when I went from 3X FSA gossimar with Ultegra 10S derailleur to 2x compact on same crank with 11S etap red i obtained from House of Tandems. The issue was...
02-28-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By Alcanbrad

I dealt with similar issues with mechanical disc...

I dealt with similar issues with mechanical disc brakes and 3x10 shifting on our Co-Mo. I found the Jagwire Elite DIY housing system gave me excellent results in both braking and shifting. The...
02-25-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,477
Posted By Alcanbrad

You might find them at precision tandem

You might find them at precision tandem
02-17-23, 05:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Posted By Alcanbrad

Just a few comments: - From your post I was...

Just a few comments:

- From your post I was not able to tell how much wear you have actually experienced. Does a chain gauge show that the chain is nearing end of life? Is the chain skipping...
01-29-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,463
Posted By Alcanbrad

The handle bar stems on our tandems are very...

The handle bar stems on our tandems are very short and it is difficult to hold the bike with one hand when removing and installing the front wheel. Not being able to hold the bike by the center axis...
12-08-22, 05:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By Alcanbrad

We haven't done any tandem riding in AZ, however,...

We haven't done any tandem riding in AZ, however, I have done some half bike riding while visiting a close riding buddy that lived in Tucson. These are my impressions of riding around there and some...
11-19-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,451
Posted By Alcanbrad

You may have found the root cause in the lock...

You may have found the root cause in the lock ring. I did want to add a comment anyway should the lock ring not cure your problem. I upgraded from an old ultegra mechanical triple to etap red double...
11-12-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,537
Posted By Alcanbrad

We use a bar end friction shifter. We originally...

We use a bar end friction shifter. We originally had a bar mounted thumb friction shifter however, I could never get it to hold with enough force on the drum. Mel at tandems East recommended the...
11-08-22, 07:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,029
Posted By Alcanbrad

For us, the choice of the front hub was the...

For us, the choice of the front hub was the easiest solution. I converted a late '90's santana tandem which has a non-standard rear drop out spacing and a 6 speed free wheel. Finding a rear motor hub...
11-08-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,029
Posted By Alcanbrad

Sent you a PM. Thanks!

Sent you a PM. Thanks!
09-27-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,571
Posted By Alcanbrad

Clothing does attract pollenating insects,...

Clothing does attract pollenating insects, specifically bright floral colors and the color black. Face it, we tend to dress up like an all you can eat smorgasbord to a stinging insect. Also, they are...
09-21-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,571
Posted By Alcanbrad

I have been stung many many times over the years....

I have been stung many many times over the years. The most common spot is 3 times on my lower lip all by wasps. Twice on the hand by yellow jackets. And many single stings in various other spots. ...
09-02-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Posted By Alcanbrad

+1 and they offer a very wide toe box available...

+1 and they offer a very wide toe box available if needed.
08-31-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,910
Posted By Alcanbrad

There are one or more sites that have old sears...

There are one or more sites that have old sears catalogs online. With a little forensics you might have some luck there.
08-26-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By Alcanbrad

I too have been curious about this and devised a...

I too have been curious about this and devised a way that I think you can capture fairly accurate data with a single set of dual sided power meter pedals. My interest was both curiosity and to...
08-21-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By Alcanbrad

Most of it looks very clean. The chain rings ...

Most of it looks very clean. The chain rings and wheel rims show wear and the handle bars have been tapped. It may have been ridden before or maybe it’s a new frame that was in the process of...
08-03-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By Alcanbrad

Looks like a great adventure. It’s the shared...

Looks like a great adventure. It’s the shared experiences, challenges,and accomplishments that make tandeming so rich and rewarding.
07-28-22, 04:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,403
Posted By Alcanbrad

By your description it sounds like the brake shoe...

By your description it sounds like the brake shoe assembly (#2 in the pdf) is being displaced, or moved out of perpendicularity with the axle when the wheel is tightened in the dropouts. I would...
07-23-22, 04:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,495
Posted By Alcanbrad

Personally, I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that...

Personally, I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that setup. This based on little more than concern of any outcome from a failure.

If your goal is to raise your handle bars a large amount, you might...
06-27-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,463
Posted By Alcanbrad

We have Topeak MTX racks and bags on our tandems...

We have Topeak MTX racks and bags on our tandems and my stoker has complained about the trunk bag crowding her behind. You can see in the first picture how the bag sits right up the back of the...
06-25-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,075
Posted By Alcanbrad

Great! Glad you found it. One thing you can...

Great! Glad you found it. One thing you can count on with a tandem, when you find and fix a vexing noise, another one will soon appear 🙄
06-21-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 911
Posted By Alcanbrad

I have been happy with the FSA BB-7000/TD MegaExo...

I have been happy with the FSA BB-7000/TD MegaExo tandem bottom brackets, they’re as good as any other. The cartridge bearing BBs are not life time items on a tandem. I think of them as I would...
06-21-22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,075
Posted By Alcanbrad

Not necessarily IMO, pedaling introduces forces...

Not necessarily IMO, pedaling introduces forces and torques throughout the bike, so it would indicate that it is related to putting power into the drivetrain. It could be drive train, it could be...
06-19-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,075
Posted By Alcanbrad

If you have disc brakes, check if the pads are...

If you have disc brakes, check if the pads are seated properly and carefully check your wheel bearings. Worn bearings or loose cups or quick release can cause the wheel to wobble with pedal cadence...
05-18-22, 05:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,983
Posted By Alcanbrad

You might try giving Mel at Tandems East a call. ...

You might try giving Mel at Tandems East a call. He may have connections that might be able to help.
04-25-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,190
Posted By Alcanbrad

Common causes of trashing bottom bracket bearings...

Common causes of trashing bottom bracket bearings include a bottom bracket shell that is not radially aligned side to side and/or a timing chain that is way too taught possibly coupled with one or...
04-12-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,269
Posted By Alcanbrad

Our first tandem is a late '90's Santana with...

Our first tandem is a late '90's Santana with cantilever brakes. When we moved to a hilly region, we were not comfortable with the stopping power of the brakes (we are heavy team). I added a drum...
04-01-22, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,121
Posted By Alcanbrad

Having electrified a tandem, I'll add a few...

Having electrified a tandem, I'll add a few comments based on my experience. I electrified an older Santana steel tandem with a front hub motor and rear rack mounted battery. The bike now weighs 70...
03-15-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,595
Posted By Alcanbrad

We run the the same brifter/calipers on our CoMo,...

We run the the same brifter/calipers on our CoMo, but have never experienced what you describe. Towards the end of last season the rear became spongy so I added some fluid but did not do a full...
02-14-22, 05:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,383
Posted By Alcanbrad

Assuming you have same size rotors, try swapping...

Assuming you have same size rotors, try swapping rotors and pads front to back. If the undesirable behavior moves to the front, replace pads and rotor, if it stays at the rear, you got something...
01-17-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,544
Posted By Alcanbrad

The click stand is a great light weight option to...

The click stand is a great light weight option to hold up the bike but I would have second thoughts about using It in the scenario the OP stated. Loading and unloading a kid trailer will undoubtedly...
01-10-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alcanbrad

+1 on Leisestrum's advice and welcome. It's...

+1 on Leisestrum's advice and welcome.

It's not hard to spend 10K on a tandem. From your post I don't know the extent of your experiences with Tandems, nor did I pick up on that if you went for...
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