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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-17, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,786
Posted By reiker

We probably did 30 miles over two days, just...

We probably did 30 miles over two days, just riding around Victoria, riding with a toddler limited our distance a bit, but we still had a good time. The bike is a 1979 Santana. We stayed at an AirBNB...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-17, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,786
Posted By reiker

We took a weekend trip to Victoria BC on our...

We took a weekend trip to Victoria BC on our tandem in October. First overnight trip on the bike, it went pretty well!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,932
Posted By reiker

I suppose it's possible, The chain doesn't seem...

I suppose it's possible, The chain doesn't seem too tight, but it probably wouldn't hurt to add a link to the chain. It's a 1979 Santana.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-16, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,932
Posted By reiker

I think it depends on the bike. On ours we had to...

I think it depends on the bike. On ours we had to both loosen the eccentric and break the chain.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-16, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,544
Posted By reiker

When I've ridden solo on our 1979 Santana, it...

When I've ridden solo on our 1979 Santana, it feels very tippy, but it works.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-16, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,713
Posted By reiker

Wow, that was an exciting story! I have never...

Wow, that was an exciting story! I have never done a time trial, but it sounds like it was a great time. That's really unfortunate about the other team being poor sports though. :-/
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-16, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,448
Posted By reiker

This thread is making me want to try having...

This thread is making me want to try having different size timing chainrings on the captain and stoker cranks, and see how weird it would be to have the pedal phase continuously changing. :P...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-16, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,448
Posted By reiker

We have ours around 10 degrees out of phase, We...

We have ours around 10 degrees out of phase, We started changing it because when we were in sync, I pedaled so hard the stoker felt she wasn't contributing anything. This seems to help that a bit,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-10-16, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,543
Posted By reiker

Awesome! We'd love to get a triplet once our...

Awesome! We'd love to get a triplet once our daughter is old enough to pedal. How do you like the Co-motion so far? I've heard good things about the periscope.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-01-16, 11:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,639
Posted By reiker

Well, if you want your girlfriend to continue to...

Well, if you want your girlfriend to continue to ride with you, then a tandem could be a good option to try. You would be riding together, and you could take more of the effort if she didn't want to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-23-16, 12:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,443
Posted By reiker

Yep, we've been towing our 6 mo old in the...

Yep, we've been towing our 6 mo old in the trailer, trying to get out and ride more often.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-15, 10:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By reiker

I dunno, don't write off all tandem teams as...

I dunno, don't write off all tandem teams as being sour grapes just because of this thread. ;)

Yes we need more room to maneuver and stop, but it comes with the territory. It behooves everyone to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-15, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,178
Posted By reiker

I meant common as far as what is found on...

I meant common as far as what is found on tandems, but you are correct.

Tandems East has their own replacement drum brake called either a Maddox or Mad Dog drum brake.

You could also check with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,178
Posted By reiker

Interesting. It's definitely a smaller brake than...

Interesting. It's definitely a smaller brake than the usual Arai for tandems, maybe it is intended for a utility bike or something.

On the more common Arai brake, the brake drum and shoes just sit...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-15, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,683
Posted By reiker

I was able to get tandem-length cables by...

I was able to get tandem-length cables by Bontrager for $5 from the local Trek dealer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,167,824
Posted By reiker

Perhaps that's why it hasn't sold yet. ;)

Perhaps that's why it hasn't sold yet. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-15, 04:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,167,824
Posted By reiker

Someone is selling their collection of bike parts...

Someone is selling their collection of bike parts and stuff. Quite large! If I had the space and the time, I'd totally go for it:
Vintage Collection...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-15, 08:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,669
Posted By reiker

I actually have ridden a prototype electric...

I actually have ridden a prototype electric assist tandem from Santana a few months ago. It was a beast! We were able to go more than 18 mph up a steep hill, if we wanted to. They said they expected...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-15, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,391
Posted By reiker

Interesting. I'll have to give it a try!

Interesting. I'll have to give it a try!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-06-15, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,391
Posted By reiker

I have tried a helmet mounted mirror for a bit,...

I have tried a helmet mounted mirror for a bit, but it bounced so much it was hard to look through it. Are some more steady than others?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-15, 08:18 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 188,709
Posted By reiker

Interesting, that makes sense. I wonder if the...

Interesting, that makes sense. I wonder if the eccentric bottom bracket is inoperable or something?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-15, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,304
Posted By reiker

Both my company and I on my own have used Jakroo...

Both my company and I on my own have used Jakroo and have been really pleased with the results. They don't have any minimums, their jerseys are nice, and the prices aren't bad.

Jakroo Custom...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-15, 04:53 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 188,709
Posted By reiker

That bike has some potential! The frame looks...

That bike has some potential! The frame looks nice, anyway. I'm wondering what the heck that chainring is doing in the middle of the timing chain, and he has the cantilevers connected with a crazy...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-21-15, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,199
Posted By reiker

Typically a standard BB fits into the eccentric,...

Typically a standard BB fits into the eccentric, so it might just be easiest to replace the BB.

You will want the drum brake on its own lever. You could either have three levers, or combine the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-15, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,786
Posted By reiker

The wife and I did the Oregon Reach the Beach...

The wife and I did the Oregon Reach the Beach ride on Saturday, pretty decent weather! She did quite well, being 5 months pregnant.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-10-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,043
Posted By reiker

That looks pretty nice!

That looks pretty nice!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-04-15, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,428
Posted By reiker

Here's something similar, but different: ...

Here's something similar, but different:

Three wheeled bike (http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/bik/5008183321.html)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-01-15, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,064
Posted By reiker

The stoker position generally does have a harsher...

The stoker position generally does have a harsher ride than the captain's position, because it is at the rear of the frame rather than in the middle; the stoker can't easily see bumps coming and has...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-29-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,064
Posted By reiker

It should be okay, but you might get too much...

It should be okay, but you might get too much bounce. You might also need to be concerned with how much clearance you have for your saddle position and the frame of the bike. With the tandem I have,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-15, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,920
Posted By reiker

daVinci Tandems offers an independent coasting...

daVinci Tandems offers an independent coasting system, I'm not sure if any other manufacturer does it yet.

daVinci Designs - Performance Handbuilt Tandem Bicycles | Independent Coasting Drivetrain...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-07-15, 08:37 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 188,709
Posted By reiker

TRADE?_______ red Mikkelsen road TANDEM _(frame...

TRADE?_______ red Mikkelsen road TANDEM _(frame kit: $1950)_ Complete: (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4929126969.html)
This one has been on CL for a while, a unique paint job!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-15, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,430
Posted By reiker

I would look for a used Santana with couplers, or...

I would look for a used Santana with couplers, or a Bike Friday.

Here's some travel tandems available up here:
Bike Friday Family Tandem "La Famille Duette"...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By reiker

Very cool! Several of the mountain passes here...

Very cool! Several of the mountain passes here and Crater Lake NP do that as well.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-23-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,330
Posted By reiker

Very neat tandem! Do you know the maker or year?

Very neat tandem! Do you know the maker or year?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-15, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,893
Posted By reiker

I will have to try that out! I've thought about...

I will have to try that out! I've thought about it before, but forgot about trying it. Hmm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-15, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,161
Posted By reiker

It looks like it is an early Arriva. Probably mid...

It looks like it is an early Arriva. Probably mid 1980's. Arriva (http://www.santanatandem.com/Bikes/Arriva.html)

Value really depends on condition, from what I can tell, it looks decent, so...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-15, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,893
Posted By reiker

Haha, yes! We've been riding since August,...

Haha, yes!

We've been riding since August, and still figuring out the power distribution. Generally, I do more of the work, since I'm just a harder pedal-er than she is overall. She has to remind...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-14-15, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,935
Posted By reiker

That is a nice bike! I'm not sure how great...

That is a nice bike!

I'm not sure how great it would be for getting dates, but finding a blind stoker, or a stoker through a local tandem club could work. I have known several people who have said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-15, 10:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,969
Posted By reiker

The odd thing is the same seller has another pair...

The odd thing is the same seller has another pair to sell, also starting at $5.99...

Vintage Campagnolo Crank Covers Super Nuovo Record RARE Patent Campy | eBay...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,786
Posted By reiker

Some coworkers and I did the Banks-Vernonia rail...

Some coworkers and I did the Banks-Vernonia rail trail yesterday, starting at 7am. It is 21 miles each way. It started out slightly above freezing, and I regretted leaving my shoe covers at home....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-15, 06:14 PM
Replies: 21,744
Views: 3,084,714
Posted By reiker

Some coworkers and I did the Banks-Vernonia rail...

Some coworkers and I did the Banks-Vernonia rail trail yesterday, starting at 7am. It is 21 miles each way. It started out slightly above freezing, and I regretted leaving my shoe covers at home. :P...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-15, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,088
Posted By reiker

No worries! It's under Regional Discussions>...

No worries!

It's under Regional Discussions> Pacific Northwest:
Pacific Northwest (http://www.bikeforums.net/pacific-northwest/)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-02-15, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,088
Posted By reiker

Oregon's Cycling Resource - Ride Oregon Ride...

Oregon's Cycling Resource - Ride Oregon Ride (http://rideoregonride.com/) is Oregon's bike tourism website, it can be useful.

Highway 30, where it still exists, is pretty popular with bikes. Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-15, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,609
Posted By reiker

Looks like they used a seatpost adapter or...

Looks like they used a seatpost adapter or something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,606
Posted By reiker

Those teeth almost look like some sort of ratchet...

Those teeth almost look like some sort of ratchet system...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,159
Posted By reiker

Which brooks saddle? I'm not sure, I've never...

Which brooks saddle? I'm not sure, I've never used one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-15, 10:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,159
Posted By reiker

FWIW, I used the Deda bar tape on my tandem, and...

FWIW, I used the Deda bar tape on my tandem, and was able to hide most of the logos, except for a few where it makes the bend. It looks fairly nice:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-15, 10:07 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,609
Posted By reiker

Vintage tandem bicycle...

Vintage tandem bicycle (http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/bik/4871097150.html)

Not awful, but not worth $500.

433828
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-15, 09:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,873
Posted By reiker

In the warmer months, we were doing once or twice...

In the warmer months, we were doing once or twice a week. Right now, with it being dark when I leave for work and come home, it's hard to find time to ride except on the weekends, and we often have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-15, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By reiker

Never pass up an excuse to get more tools!

Never pass up an excuse to get more tools!
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