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Forum: Touring
07-15-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By amilianadvtrs

Thanks for the good vibes everyone, really...

Thanks for the good vibes everyone, really looking forward to getting started!
We are planning to hit the pavement this Monday 7/19, so likely won't cross paths with you Doug, but we can compare...
Forum: Touring
07-07-21, 11:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,812
Posted By amilianadvtrs

Sorry to hear that you had to change your plans...

Sorry to hear that you had to change your plans so much, but it is great to hear that you were able to get out and ride and enjoy the trip regardless!
Forum: Touring
07-07-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By amilianadvtrs

Tandem Tour on the Pacific Coast Highway

My partner and I will soon be setting off on a ride down the Pacific Coast Highway on our Bike Friday tandem bike. (I know most people will say the bike is too flexy, but it is what it is) We're...
Forum: Touring
12-11-20, 02:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,745
Posted By amilianadvtrs

I have MicroShift BS-T09 bar ends on a tandem we...

I have MicroShift BS-T09 bar ends on a tandem we tour on, the rear is indexed for 9-speed but I use it in friction mode with no issues. The change between friction and index is simple and easy to do...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-05-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By amilianadvtrs

I found a Rocky Mounts Tandem Rack (R4?) on eBay...

I found a Rocky Mounts Tandem Rack (R4?) on eBay and it came with T-Slot hardware as well as round/square bar brackets.

But like Merlin said, it's discontinued so you will have to find it used or...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,030
Posted By amilianadvtrs

We basically receive zero reaction when we ride...

We basically receive zero reaction when we ride on our single bikes but get quite a few comments, smiles and waves on the tandem.
My favorite one recently was a kid that said "Wow, they have FOUR...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,367
Posted By amilianadvtrs

The BF Tandem is definitely a flexible bike...

The BF Tandem is definitely a flexible bike ("supple" if you want to be generous). We got the bike knowing this full well; we never intended it to be a performance machine, but we are still able to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,367
Posted By amilianadvtrs

Both of us are 5'9" - 5'-10", most tandems aren't...

Both of us are 5'9" - 5'-10", most tandems aren't built for an equal height team, but we have had good luck with a Bike Friday Tandem Two'sday. Since the bike can be disassembled there is some wiggle...
Forum: Touring
07-21-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,128
Posted By amilianadvtrs

I'll give a tentative second on the Specialized...

I'll give a tentative second on the Specialized S-Wrap Roubaix tape. The cushion is great, very durable, and the surface feel is nice on bare hands... until it gets wet. I've found that this and...
Forum: Touring
05-20-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,398
Posted By amilianadvtrs

While this advice may not be something you can...

While this advice may not be something you can "follow" I'll give you my experience with my wife and cycling.

TL;DR: Be willing to meet them where they are. Having a defined goal or purpose is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-01-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,645
Posted By amilianadvtrs

There are some super interesting features on your...

There are some super interesting features on your Two'sDay, I'm pretty jealous of that build.

For what it's worth we bought one in 2018 from Bike Friday's Pre-Loved section and paid about $3,500...
Forum: Touring
04-06-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By amilianadvtrs

Thanks for the welcome, been lurking for a while...

Thanks for the welcome, been lurking for a while and felt like I finally had something to add. :) Also sorry for the thread diversion...

The SQR block feels pretty sturdy to me (maybe fiberglass...
Forum: Touring
04-06-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,298
Posted By amilianadvtrs

We ride a tandem for tours so a kickstand is a...

We ride a tandem for tours so a kickstand is a must. Started out with the Greenlee single sided one but dropped the bike a few too many times so we upgraded to the Pletscher two-leg kickstand, cut it...
Forum: Touring
04-06-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By amilianadvtrs

Not entirely what you are asking for, but we...

Not entirely what you are asking for, but we recently got the CarraDry SQR bag. Like Happy mentioned the construction quality is pretty solid and I am really happy with it as a quick release bag. The...
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