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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,279
Posted By BloomingCyclist

I understand what you are asking. I wish I could...

I understand what you are asking. I wish I could hear better than I do. However the reality for me is that if we are moving with any speed my hearing is further degraded by the wind in my ears and I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-09, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,523
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Hopefully you have already found a headtube cable...

Hopefully you have already found a headtube cable hanger at your local shop but if not...
call or email Mark at www.precisiontandems.com - he has them listed in his online catalog at the end of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-08-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 40
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Views: 2,736
Posted By BloomingCyclist

We're signed up and looking forward to the rally!...

We're signed up and looking forward to the rally!

Bloomington, IN
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-08-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Tennessee Tandem Rally 2009 (TTR)

This year's Tennessee Tandem Rally was a great time. Four years ago, this was our first tandem rally. It was great to see our "old" friends and make new ones. It was misty / rainy for the first...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-26-09, 03:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,928
Posted By BloomingCyclist

I'm interested in your experiment but I'm...

I'm interested in your experiment but I'm especially pleased to know that you are back riding well enough to be able to do the experiment. See you at TTR.

Bloomington, IN
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Congratulations on having a great time with your...

Congratulations on having a great time with your "best anniversary present ever" tandem!

Bloomington, IN
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-19-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Broken Cassette While Riding

We were a mile and a half from home on a 30 mile ride heading up the last climb in our 30 - 23 gear when suddenly the resistance disappeared as our feet and pedals went down. I was trying to process...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-15-09, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,097
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Actually they are on the Shimano site but you...

Actually they are on the Shimano site but you need to go to the bottom of the page to "Other."
http://techdocs.shimano.com/techdocs/index.jsp It's a little disconcerting since there is an image of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-09, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,288
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Riding In The Rain With Glasses

We seldom purposely ride in the rain but this past weekend, for example, we drove 7 hours to Chattanooga, TN to ride in the 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge. When we make that kind of drive we are going...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,493
Posted By BloomingCyclist

I had the pleasure of meeting Craig Calfee at the...

I had the pleasure of meeting Craig Calfee at the Handmade Bicycle Show in Indianapolis and talking to him briefly but I know some of you posting have talked to him quite a bit . Anyway... Parlee...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-19-09, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,542
Posted By BloomingCyclist

In addition to replies you get on the forum here,...

In addition to replies you get on the forum here, I would call one of the specialty tandem shops such as Mark at Precision Tandems, and ask him or Tandems East or some such dealer. I 've dealt with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-09, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,263
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Avid Caliper with Santana 10 inch rotor

We purchased our Santana Niobium in January 2006 with linear pull brakes front and rear. The linear pull continue to be wonderful brakes. Having ridden the 3 State 3 Mtn ride in Chattanooga on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-09, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 820
Posted By BloomingCyclist

I went to the Ambutech site and found the canes...

I went to the Ambutech site and found the canes come in your choice of 4, 5, or 6 sections with whatever length you want (in 2 inch increments). A 48 inch cane with six sections would make an 8 inch...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-09, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Sounds like a great idea for your Avocet but not...

Sounds like a great idea for your Avocet but not an option on the Cateye CD300. The sensor / sender unit is "left-handed" and must sit on the left chainstay. The outside sensor arm is for the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-09, 08:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,535
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Seatpost Bag for Low Clearance Situations from Detours (and Rixen Kaul)

I wanted to share how pleased we've been with Detours seatpost mounted bags on our tandem and also a modification we've made to allow us to use a larger capacity bag even with the reduced clearance...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-19-09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Cateye CD300DW - Cadence Magnet Hitting Timing Chain - causes and fixes

In a recent thread inquiring about computers for the stoker, the conversation turned to the cadence magnet for the Cateye CD300DW (double wireless) making a click each time the magnet on the crank...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,014
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Tamer Pivot - How to Disassemble & Adjust - with photos

For those who have a Tamer Pivot seatpost for the stoker or are thinking about getting one, I am posting some photos showing how to disassemble, reassemble, and adjust the post. We have over 12,000...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,224
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Did you do the New Zealand tour with Santana /...

Did you do the New Zealand tour with Santana / McCready? - or is it happening right now? I'd love to read as much as you're interested in writing and photos you're willing to share?

Bloomington,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-09, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By BloomingCyclist

CO2 cartridges - interesting reading from Zinn at VeloNews

While I don't use CO2 cartridges, I did find this series of articles and letters from Lennard Zinn at VeloNews Tech Q&A and readers concerning CO2 cartridges very interesting and educational and I'm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 789
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Well done!

Well done!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Handmade Bicycle Show 2009 - Materials and Jigs

Continuing the other two posts from the NAHBS (North American Handmade Bicycle Show) in Indianapolis, IN: Besides all of the wonderful bikes and their builders, some of the suppliers and jig builders...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Handmade Bicycle Show 2009 - Components

Continuing the other post that showed the tandems at NAHBS (North American Handmade Bicycle Show); here are some images of some of the component manufacturers that were there that have products used...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,182
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Handmade Bike Show 2009 - Tandems

I had the pleasure of visiting the HAHBS (North American Handmade Bicycle Show) at the Indianapolis, IN Convention Center for five hours on Saturday. This post will share some photos of the tandems...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-15-09, 03:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,518
Posted By BloomingCyclist

From an earlier post your wife made about the...

From an earlier post your wife made about the Tahoe ride fundraiser, she mentioned that training would start with a 15 mile ride at the beginning of February. If she started from that level two...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-09, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By BloomingCyclist

We've driven down from Bloomington, IN to do the...

We've driven down from Bloomington, IN to do the Horsey Hundred in the Georgetown area (slightly north of Lexington) for the last three years. That ride is in May and it's a truly beautiful area for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-25-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 937
Posted By BloomingCyclist

A couple of ideas - if you have some bottles to...

A couple of ideas - if you have some bottles to experiment with:

1. Try some paint remover - I would think it would lift if off quickly.

2. Sand it off with some very fine sandpaper. If the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-22-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,586
Posted By BloomingCyclist

52 inches! That's over four feet! :) Sounds like...

52 inches! That's over four feet! :) Sounds like an actual pair of mounted Texas longhorns! Unless you meant 52 cm.

Anyway...it made me smile and brought back some memories of thinking how cool...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-20-08, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 974
Posted By BloomingCyclist

When my wife and I began riding the tandem three...

When my wife and I began riding the tandem three years ago after years of riding singles we both found out how much we moved around on our singles. Our test rides of tandems after 30 years of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-30-08, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Now I'm curious too (I like words). I found the...

Now I'm curious too (I like words). I found the phrase "tandem toot" on a Davis bike club ride calendar on a google search. http://www.davisbikeclub.org/RideSchedules/pdf/Sep_07.pdf

I also came...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-17-08, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,763
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Here are some graham watson image jerseys in both...

Here are some graham watson image jerseys in both men's and women's cuts for a classic tour de france sunflowers image and a Paris image:
http://www.bicycle-gifts.com/graham-watson-jerseys.htm
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-02-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 670,061
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Having fun on the first day of November. Fall...

Having fun on the first day of November. Fall colors are at their peak or slightly past here in Bloomington, IN and the recent cooler weather gave way to 70 F in the afternoon which will repeat...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-21-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,626
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Thanks for sharing - looks like a wonderful place...

Thanks for sharing - looks like a wonderful place for bicycling.

Bloomington, IN
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,684
Posted By BloomingCyclist

I have the Santana carbon fork on my Team Niobium...

I have the Santana carbon fork on my Team Niobium and when we purchased it, I asked for the max amount of allowable exposed steerer tube to get the handlebar height I wanted. I have 2 inches (or 5...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-11-08, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,684
Posted By BloomingCyclist

One or both of these together may get your bars...

One or both of these together may get your bars to the height you want. Santana has a choice of rise angles (up to 35 degrees and as long as 150 mm) for their stems for regular diameter handlebars....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-24-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,288
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Hi CG - thought we might see you as STR - you...

Hi CG - thought we might see you as STR - you would have enjoyed it. ...anyway - I don't disagree with anything already posted but but we have some variations which are significant for us.

When...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-03-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By BloomingCyclist

We agree - it was a great rally! I believe there...

We agree - it was a great rally! I believe there were close to 400 tandems, triples, quads, and I saw one quint. At the banquet, all stokers in attendance under the age of 14 were brought up to the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-08, 08:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,495
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Tandem Geek, I very much appreciate the...

Tandem Geek,

I very much appreciate the sharing of the design and subsequent evaluation and tweaking of your Calfee experience. Even when the comments are subjective, I enjoy reading your...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By BloomingCyclist

I understand that Mallorca (or Majorca) is one of...

I understand that Mallorca (or Majorca) is one of the best vacation destinations in Europe and the world and is one of the best places to ride anywhere. No way can we go but have a great time!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,814
Posted By BloomingCyclist

An update to my own thread...Earlier posts in the...

An update to my own thread...Earlier posts in the thread tell of my two free rear wheel rim replacements under warranty (two year warranty). I reported this past June that after the Tennessee Tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By BloomingCyclist

MTR 2008 (Midwest Tandem Rally)

We are heading over to Illinois for the MTR this weekend. I imagine that most people have alreadyt set their Labor Day weekend plans but just in case you haven't, the MTR organizer just posted on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-25-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,502
Posted By BloomingCyclist

I would just point out that 100kb does not...

I would just point out that 100kb does not necessarily mean "small." The photo just posted of the Ruegamer is just 57kb. I think it is nice to compress photos somewhat before linking them and I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-17-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,411
Posted By BloomingCyclist

From what I read, the electric shifting is most...

From what I read, the electric shifting is most interesting for the time trial bikes (and that will mean triathlon bicycles too) because there can be shifting buttons on BOTH the ends of the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-17-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,563
Posted By BloomingCyclist

The current Topeak Road Morph mount is much...

The current Topeak Road Morph mount is much better than the one from a few years ago and the pump has changed as well and you can buy it separately from aebike (Alfred E Bike) for about $7 if you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-17-08, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By BloomingCyclist

So sorry about her arthritis pain - it can be so...

So sorry about her arthritis pain - it can be so terrible. I hope she is able to find some relief for her shoulders. Perhaps she may get to where she would want to try a recumbent tandem or a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By BloomingCyclist

The part in the shifter comes pre-stalled in all...

The part in the shifter comes pre-stalled in all FliteDeck compatible shifters. I've read in various places that one cannot get spare parts for the insides of Shimano levers. I wouldn't mind...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-14-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,054
Posted By BloomingCyclist

In the pursuit of getting the transition from top...

In the pursuit of getting the transition from top of bar to the brake hoods "just right" I believe it became common to want the top of the brake / shift lever hoods to be level with the top of the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-08, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By BloomingCyclist

This link on the BikeNashbar site has links to...

This link on the BikeNashbar site has links to many manufacturers - more than I've ever found anywhere else. I've used it many times to get to a manufacturer and the tech manuals. (I checked before...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,296
Posted By BloomingCyclist

At triathlons, bikes are hung by the nose of the...

At triathlons, bikes are hung by the nose of the seat on a horizontal pole which holds the rear wheel off of the ground. Here's a link to a simple idea that's for several bikes at a triathlon...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Since you believe you may be able to make it work...

Since you believe you may be able to make it work by moving the head unit, I would suggest that you take the head unit off of the base and clean the contacts with an eraser or some very very fine...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,939
Posted By BloomingCyclist

Rather than trying to find a handlebar that will...

Rather than trying to find a handlebar that will noticeably absorb shock, I would recommend putting some gel pad inserts of one brand or another under the handlebar tape. I believe that such a...
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