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Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-24-12, 03:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 754
Posted By tandem_dude

MTB tandem for sale in the Classifieds

Okay, so it is a bit of self promotion since it is my ad. Anyways, details can be found here...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-03-09, 12:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By tandem_dude

I can recommend Bicycle Johns in Burbank. They...

I can recommend Bicycle Johns in Burbank. They sell some tandems and have done work on quite a few judging by the ones I see waiting to be picked up. I've always been pleased with their service. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-09, 12:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
Posted By tandem_dude

If it were me, I'd just ride it like I stole it...

If it were me, I'd just ride it like I stole it all the while wearing a cheesy grin.

Enjoy the placebo effect, tell yourself you are faster riding them and know a lot of us are very jealous.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-28-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,206
Posted By tandem_dude

From an article on Velonews...

From an article on Velonews (http://www.velonews.com/article/92589/part-2-of-zack-vestal-s-profile-of-wheel-maker-zipp) about Zipp.

"Zipp rims are not drilled for spoke holes until an order comes...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-04-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,754
Posted By tandem_dude

Something to keep in mind about the stoker's bars...

Something to keep in mind about the stoker's bars - while your hips may fit between them while standing, your experience on the road may be slightly different.

1) Your stoker's hands on the bar...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By tandem_dude

Installed a 50 tooth TA Specialties chain ring...

Installed a 50 tooth TA Specialties chain ring yesterday in place of a 53 FSA. This change meant I spent a bit of time lowering and realigning the front derailleur. While I was down there, I also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-09, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By tandem_dude

A quick update on next steps. I ordered a new...

A quick update on next steps. I ordered a new outer ring today (TA Specialties). Fingers crossed it will arrive at the shop by Friday. The new ring will give us a 50/39/30 set up and certainly...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-23-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By tandem_dude

While I have not spoken with him myself, Alex at...

While I have not spoken with him myself, Alex at MTB Tandems (http://www.mtbtandems.com/) seems to be a pretty solid resource in this area.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By tandem_dude

I am an old school junkie on some things, but...

I am an old school junkie on some things, but when it comes to shifting I am all about the brifters.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By tandem_dude

First, thank you to everyone for posting...

First, thank you to everyone for posting responses to this thread. The chainring sizing question was one that I had not thought about.

[QUOTE=TandemGeek;8393631]A. Does the shifting become...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By tandem_dude

Cool, thanks.

Cool, thanks.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By tandem_dude

Oops. It's a 53 not a 54. As for the third...

Oops. It's a 53 not a 54.

As for the third eye chain watcher we tried to fit one in, but things were too tight down there. The main culprit was the placement of the bolts for the bottle cage.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By tandem_dude

Thanks TandemGeek. Some very thorough questions....

Thanks TandemGeek. Some very thorough questions.

1. Can you fill in the blanks on the list of the components you're using:Campy Record 10 Ergo Levers
Campy Record Triple Front Derailleur
Campy...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-09, 01:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,355
Posted By tandem_dude

Considering going from triple to double

Okay, I am curious to hear feedback from people out there that have set their tandem drivetrain up as a double. In particular, I am curious to hear if you found a significant improvement in shifting...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-30-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By tandem_dude

The first tandem my wife and I bought was a steel...

The first tandem my wife and I bought was a steel KHS. We are a light team (230 lbs), but found we could wind up the frame in corners resulting in a high pucker factor whenever the frame would try...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-24-09, 02:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,921
Posted By tandem_dude

Curious to know what you are experiencing with...

Curious to know what you are experiencing with the front wheel. My wife and I are a light team (220 lbs) and are using the Rolfs as well. In tight corners, I can hear the front rim rub (what I am...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-18-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,294
Posted By tandem_dude

One other thing to consider is how close you pass...

One other thing to consider is how close you pass objects and help the stoker feel like she's not about to lose some fingers. While the captain will know the distance away from the bars, the stoker...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-03-08, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
Posted By tandem_dude

That sounds like as much fun as when a buddy...

That sounds like as much fun as when a buddy dropped a lit bottle rocket in the car as we were driving along. Ah, the stupidity of youth.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-08, 11:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
Posted By tandem_dude

Was talking to my trainer today and he said I was...

Was talking to my trainer today and he said I was the third cyclist he'd heard about getting stung over the weekend here. Hmmmm.... Coordinated attack?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,878
Posted By tandem_dude

We continue to have nary a problem with the...

We continue to have nary a problem with the DaVinci square taper set up.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
Posted By tandem_dude

Oh wait, it was a tree across the head, not a...

Oh wait, it was a tree across the head, not a bee. :thumb:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,051
Posted By tandem_dude

I was hit today on the tandem

No, not by a car, though I have had my fair share of that. It some sort of bug.

My wife and I were about 1/3 of the way into our ride, flying along and feeling great. We were leveling out from...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,878
Posted By tandem_dude

We went away from the FSA cranks when we ordered...

We went away from the FSA cranks when we ordered our tandem and built it up with Phil Wood BB and Da Vinci cranks. In fact, the shop where we bought our Co-Motion has replaced a number of FSA tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-14-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,336
Posted By tandem_dude

Try this site - http://www.crazedlist.org/. ...

Try this site - http://www.crazedlist.org/. Allows you to easily search a larger area in CL.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,934
Posted By tandem_dude

First, before investing in Carbon Bars, you might...

First, before investing in Carbon Bars, you might try something like gel padding to go under the bars. Fizik makes some that I like...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,963
Posted By tandem_dude

Agree completely with merlinextraligh. Our first...

Agree completely with merlinextraligh. Our first higher end tandem was a Santana Sovereign (aluminum). The bike was both stable and stiff. We then sold it and bought a Co-Motion Robusta (also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,462
Posted By tandem_dude

Tweaking saddle height just a millimeter or two...

Tweaking saddle height just a millimeter or two can be enough to at least minimize if not eliminate the bouncing. Also, the more time you spend spinning at a higher cadence, the more you learn to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
Posted By tandem_dude

We have begun experiencing shifting issues as...

We have begun experiencing shifting issues as well. As for disassembling the hub, we couldn't get it to come apart and neither could the shop - and they were to the point of breaking out a mallet.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-30-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
Posted By tandem_dude

Okay, not the easiest thing to shoot a photo of...

Okay, not the easiest thing to shoot a photo of without daylight. Also, trying to get the focus where you want in on a point and shoot when you are this close...

At the hub, nothing appears out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-29-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
Posted By tandem_dude

Rolf Tandem Wheels - Issue

I am curious to know if anyone else has experienced a similar issue with the Rolf tandem wheels.

Let me start off by saying we are a 235 lb team that spins rather than mashes. We had five rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,305
Posted By tandem_dude

My wife and I have a set of Da Vinci cranks...

My wife and I have a set of Da Vinci cranks (http://www.davincitandems.com/comp.html) on our tandem bolted on to Phil Wood BBs. Well made with interchangeable spiders. And yes, you can buy a set...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-08, 10:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,887
Posted By tandem_dude

They are built like standard arm warmers in that...

They are built like standard arm warmers in that they have silicone grippers at the top and fit tight against the skin from top to bottom. They even stay up for my wife who has problems with almost...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,887
Posted By tandem_dude

While they call them Arm "Coolers," I think their...

While they call them Arm "Coolers," I think their evaporative help is not their strong suit. More than anything, not having your skin directly exposed seems to be the big plus at keeping temps...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,887
Posted By tandem_dude

I just bought a set of the DeSoto Arm Coolers...

I just bought a set of the DeSoto Arm Coolers (http://www.desotosport.com/products/product.asp?Category=accessories&ProdID=AC8) and really like them.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By tandem_dude

It seems my wondering about the strength of the...

It seems my wondering about the strength of the rear derailleur spring was not correct. I discovered yesterday by pure chance that when the bike was assembled, two of the spacers in the rear cluster...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-11-08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By tandem_dude

All are interesting considerations. Out come the...

All are interesting considerations. Out come the tools this weekend...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-09-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By tandem_dude

They are. That was the first thing I checked. ...

They are. That was the first thing I checked. More playing around to come. Ah, the joys of sorting out shifting on a new bike.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-09-08, 05:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By tandem_dude

Maybe I should clarify, I referring to the rear...

Maybe I should clarify, I referring to the rear derailleur. We're having no issues with the front.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-08-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,912
Posted By tandem_dude

Has anyone else felt that the parallelogram...

Has anyone else felt that the parallelogram spring is just not strong enough to really work well for tandems? Fresh cables and housing, not so much of a big deal. Now that we have a few rides on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

The stock Co-Motion saddles never made it out for...

The stock Co-Motion saddles never made it out for a single ride for either of us. While I knew what worked for me (after only trying about half a dozen on my single), the wife is still trying to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-01-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

We didn't take the tandem out today - the last...

We didn't take the tandem out today - the last thing my wife wanted to do was get on the bike today after the new saddle she tried yesterday (which didn't work out for her) left some sore sit bones. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-01-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

FSA OS-115. Currently experimenting with length...

FSA OS-115. Currently experimenting with length though. The bike came with a 110 mm. We're trying out a 120 mm today to see if that is preferred.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

The vibration doesn't seem to impair stopping...

The vibration doesn't seem to impair stopping power (though I am considering swapping out pads for a set of SwissStop to see how they perform), it's just not what I want if I am trying to scrub speed...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-08, 03:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

I just left the shop where I put in an order for...

I just left the shop where I put in an order for four Arundel cages (two Sideloaders and two Dave-Os). Also talked to them about the fork while I was there. They too thought to try the toe-in first...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

So we got about 30 miles in on the bike today. ...

So we got about 30 miles in on the bike today. The wife is trying to sort out saddles right now, so that is dictating things right now.

From the captain's perspective, while not as nimble as my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

28.5".

28.5".
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

Certainly a strategy worth considering. Also, I...

Certainly a strategy worth considering. Also, I figure with team weight and the fact that we are spinners as opposed to mashers, may help prolong the life a bit further.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-29-08, 11:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

Campy Record. I am not looking forward to the...

Campy Record. I am not looking forward to the cost of replacing the timing chain after it begins to stretch.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-29-08, 06:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

An interesting thought...

An interesting thought...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-29-08, 04:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,258
Posted By tandem_dude

I tried White Ind previously. They said no. I...

I tried White Ind previously. They said no. I will try Phil Wood and Hadley Racing. Thanks.
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