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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,550
Posted By PaMTBRider

I thought about the Kalapuya but hadn't thought...

I thought about the Kalapuya but hadn't thought about a Carrera with a 650b wheelset. You are supposed to make this easier not harder.:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,550
Posted By PaMTBRider

Steelhead vs Carrera

We are thinking about getting another tandem and are considering a Co-motion Steelhead or Carrera.
A little bit about us. We don't currently have a tandem but have owned a Cannondale and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-18, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,660
Posted By PaMTBRider

The ardennes plus are 25c rims. I have several...

The ardennes plus are 25c rims. I have several sets of wheels using the HED C2 rims which are 23c and 2 sets of Racing Zeros. The HEDs are a great rim but I prefer the overall build of my Fulcrum...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-22-17, 06:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,494
Posted By PaMTBRider

If you look closely at the picture it looks like...

If you look closely at the picture it looks like they photoshopped Di2 shifters on a bike with mechanical R8000 shifters. I'm guessing Shimano is still having availability issues with the new 8000...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,612
Posted By PaMTBRider

I had both knees done this year. First surgery...

I had both knees done this year. First surgery was in June and it took about two weeks to be back on the road and 6 weeks before I felt like really pushing. 2nd surgery was in October and recovery...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-04-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,808
Posted By PaMTBRider

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Dave. I plan on...

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Dave. I plan on purchasing a custom frame within the next few months. I am 6'3" 180lbs so we have a very similar build. I was sold on Ti and really wasn't...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-30-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,903
Posted By PaMTBRider

Nah, you would have never caught me! I was also...

Nah, you would have never caught me! I was also in the small chainring but managed to outsprint my buddy who was on a single speed. That was his first race and my second. I definitely learned a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,851
Posted By PaMTBRider

Go to your settings screen and see what version...

Go to your settings screen and see what version of software and GPS firmware you are running. Under that it should display GPS x.xx If yours reads 0.00 instead of the current 3.00 for the GPS...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-17-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,403
Posted By PaMTBRider

We had a very freak accident on our tandem that...

We had a very freak accident on our tandem that ended in two ambulances on the scene to take us away. We were riding on a very rural back road about 4 miles from our home. A large flat bed truck...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-07, 08:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 990
Posted By PaMTBRider

I think the people at Co-Motion, the largest...

I think the people at Co-Motion, the largest supplier of S&S coupled bikes, would disagree. Read their thoughts on retrofits here http://www.co-motion.com/faq/S&Sretrofitsing.html
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,361
Posted By PaMTBRider

Thanks for the link to the Cyclingnews article. ...

Thanks for the link to the Cyclingnews article. I currently ride Deda Newton Deep drop with campy shifters and love the smooth transition from bar to brake hood. I have a bike on order and decided...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-17-07, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By PaMTBRider

Co-motion singles

Does anyone here have a single bike made buy co-motion? I just ordered a Nor'Wester co-pilot. I have never seen a Co-motion single on the road. Actually the only Co-mo single I have ever seen was...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-27-07, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 726
Posted By PaMTBRider

S&S Ti vs S&S steel

I am currently thinking about getting an S&S bike for travel. I will most likely go with steel because of cost but was wondering about the benefits of Ti. What would the weight difference be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-28-07, 07:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,344
Posted By PaMTBRider

I check this forum a couple times a week but...

I check this forum a couple times a week but don't usually post or respond to polls. We have been married for 18 and on the tandem for 7.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By PaMTBRider

Go with the half jacket XLJ lense. They offer...

Go with the half jacket XLJ lense. They offer more coverage
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-07, 07:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,448
Posted By PaMTBRider

I just got an e-mail from Tom. My wifes frame is...

I just got an e-mail from Tom. My wifes frame is done. He is waiting on the Chris King Pretty in Pink headset and hubs but hopefully will have it done by next weekend. Pics to follow.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-07, 02:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,448
Posted By PaMTBRider

My wifes Spectrum is supposed to be finished in...

My wifes Spectrum is supposed to be finished in the next couple of weeks. She is going crazy waiting for it. I talked to Tom during her fitting about the build process. This is how he described it...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-14-07, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 747
Posted By PaMTBRider

steel selection for S&S coupled bike

What special considerations are necessary when selecting the steel for an S&S equipped frame? Since the couplers are positioned where the tubing is typically very thin I was curious if a specific...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-06, 06:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,721
Posted By PaMTBRider

I don't know if the O.P. is still following this...

I don't know if the O.P. is still following this thread but I will chime in with my 2 cents. We ride a Co-Motion with 48 spoke Phil Wood hubs laced to Velocity Dyad rims. About 2 years ago we put a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-27-06, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 986
Posted By PaMTBRider

Here is a pic from Saturday's ride that Roxann...

Here is a pic from Saturday's ride that Roxann took over her shoulder.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-25-06, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 986
Posted By PaMTBRider

This was our third STR and we had a wonderful...

This was our third STR and we had a wonderful time. We really enjoyed the Saturday ride and getting to ride with so many fast teams. Our tandem rides at home are usually at a much slower pace and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-06, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 986
Posted By PaMTBRider

Southern Tandem Rally

So who is going to be at the rally next weekend? This will be our third STR. This has been our favorite rally the last two years. We are planning on leaving a few days early and will spend some...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-22-06, 02:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,250
Posted By PaMTBRider

A mountain bike century is very doable. It is...

A mountain bike century is very doable. It is all about pacing. I did the Wilderness 101 last month in State College, Pa. I rode a full suspension mountain bike and finished in 13hrs 20 mins. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-13-06, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By PaMTBRider

Yea, it really sucks. First they sold some land...

Yea, it really sucks. First they sold some land to a developer to build homes and we lost some trails. Now they clear cut all that timber around Lake Williams. They have told the park service that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-06, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,777
Posted By PaMTBRider

I've used the inline cable adjusters on two...

I've used the inline cable adjusters on two different Cannondale singles and had nothing but trouble. They didn't seem to hold there adjustment very well and caused "ghost shifting" with the rear...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By PaMTBRider

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but cold...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but cold weather can have an adverse effect on shocks. Go to the suspension forum on MTBR.com and search for "stuck down". This is a not so rare condition that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By PaMTBRider

We have put a few thousand miles on Dyads with...

We have put a few thousand miles on Dyads with foldable Ultra 2000 tires with no problems.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-06, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 951
Posted By PaMTBRider

I am 6'3" and we currently ride a Co-Motion...

I am 6'3" and we currently ride a Co-Motion Co-Pilot. Our first tandem was a Cannondale. I would agree that the Cannondale would probably fit you better. There is a very noticeable difference in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,183
Posted By PaMTBRider

We check our couplers a few times per season just...

We check our couplers a few times per season just for piece of mind but never had any issues with them coming loose. I have never heard anyone say that you can overtighten them by using the provided...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-06, 11:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,295
Posted By PaMTBRider

A pivotless or "softail" rear suspension is a...

A pivotless or "softail" rear suspension is a short travel rear suspension designed without a lower pivot point or linkage. The chainstays are designed to flex a small amount and this is what gives...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-06, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 101,519
Posted By PaMTBRider

I have shipped a couple of complete mountain...

I have shipped a couple of complete mountain bikes in the past month using boxes I got from the local shop. Manufacturers are very smart in sizing the boxes. A typical box will have dimension...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-06, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,720
Posted By PaMTBRider

The septune offers 7 levels of propedal, an open...

The septune offers 7 levels of propedal, an open position, but no lockout. The firmest position is similar to the pro pedal position on a RP3 if you are familiar with that shock. It was offered on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-06, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By PaMTBRider

Go with an XL (21") Stumpjumper. I am 6'3" and...

Go with an XL (21") Stumpjumper. I am 6'3" and ride a 60cm Merckx on the road and a XL Stumpjumper in the dirt. Standover height is not an issue on the Stumpjumper because of the dropped top tube....
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-02-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By PaMTBRider

I ride a Eddy Merckx Team SC and have just...

I ride a Eddy Merckx Team SC and have just ordered a Salsa Dos Niner. Both of these are Scandium. I love the way my Merckx rides, but a lot of what you get out of a frame has a lot more to do with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-06, 11:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 997
Posted By PaMTBRider

Comments I hear from my wife, "Seventy five...

Comments I hear from my wife, "Seventy five dollars for a pair of dress shoes, is this store crazy!!" and "Honey look, Colorado Cyclist has Sidi Dominators on sale for $179. that's a really good...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-25-06, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By PaMTBRider

We rode the Lowe's Motor Speedway at the...

We rode the Lowe's Motor Speedway at the southern tandem rally in 2004. This isn't a great pic but it does show that we were up on the banking
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-25-06, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By PaMTBRider

We have done several club century rides on the...

We have done several club century rides on the tandem but our biggest, or most epic ride, or lets be honest, the one we like to brag about the most, was Mt Ventoux in France. 21 kms with about an 8%...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-01-06, 07:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,977
Posted By PaMTBRider

My wife and I both got a pair of the MXZ301's for...

My wife and I both got a pair of the MXZ301's for Christmas. Very happy with the fit of the shoes. Just curious if anyone else noticed a difference in sole thickness from their regular riding shoe?...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-04-05, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 899
Posted By PaMTBRider

We live a cycle lifestyle, both motorcycle and...

We live a cycle lifestyle, both motorcycle and bicycle. We went to Laguna Seca, California in 2000 to watch World Superbike racing. We decided to head north of San Francisco and do a 1 day bicycle...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-29-05, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,076
Posted By PaMTBRider

If you haven't found it already by using the...

If you haven't found it already by using the search function TandemGeek runs an excellent site with a lot of useful information for the new and / or experienced tandem cyclists. It can be found here...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-28-05, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By PaMTBRider

Our Co-Motion originally came with a steel fork...

Our Co-Motion originally came with a steel fork which we upgraded to a Woundup carbon . The difference was noticeable immediately. I can't say we noticed any difference in the weight once it was on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-28-05, 12:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,571
Posted By PaMTBRider

I haven't contacted Bontrager about the fork...

I haven't contacted Bontrager about the fork shudder but I don't believe it is an isolated case. There doesn't seem to be an issue when using sidepull brakes but on tandems with v-brakes it is more...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-27-05, 08:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,571
Posted By PaMTBRider

We currently use 48 spoke phil wood hubs and...

We currently use 48 spoke phil wood hubs and velocity Dyad rims for touring and a set of Bontrager Racelite Tandem wheels for local riding. I am not thrilled with the performance of the Bontrager...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-01-05, 11:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,533
Posted By PaMTBRider

I think a lot of Roxann's reluctance to ride as a...

I think a lot of Roxann's reluctance to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle is that she doesn't feel as involved. On the tandem you work together as a team but on the motorcycle the passenger is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-31-05, 11:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,533
Posted By PaMTBRider

who rides a motorcycle

During the southern tandem rally this year we got talking to Jack and Susan from TandemsLtd about riding motorcycles. I also noticed in TandemGeek's photo's he has what appears to be a Honda...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-30-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,027
Posted By PaMTBRider

Rolf carbon tandem wheels

I was looking at the Co-motion Robusta on their website and noticed the caption under the picture said "sporting Rolf carbon disc tandem wheels..." I couldn't find anything on the Rolf website about...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-24-05, 10:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,576
Posted By PaMTBRider

My wife and I both turned 40 this year. We are...

My wife and I both turned 40 this year. We are slowly catching up in age with the majority of the people we tandem ride with. We are now at least in the same decade of our lives as many of them. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-05, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,144
Posted By PaMTBRider

I am sure others will have an answer to your...

I am sure others will have an answer to your specific question about adding braze-ons for disc brakes. Kepp in mind that this will also include the cost of a new front wheel that is disc brake...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-05, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By PaMTBRider

We are leaving tomorrow morning and should be...

We are leaving tomorrow morning and should be there late afternoon early evening. The weather looks great for Kingston for the weekend!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-27-05, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,349
Posted By PaMTBRider

One tip we learned from some friends is to buy an...

One tip we learned from some friends is to buy an extra cable splitter and throw it in your tool kit. They managed to damage one buy getting it pinched between tubes while trasporting it in a hard...
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