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Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,840
Posted By reversegear

I agree that the Pasela tires are underrated and...

I agree that the Pasela tires are underrated and they are certainly a good value. I also agree that the Grand Bois are lightweight for a tandem, but they have performed relatively well for me. On...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-10-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,840
Posted By reversegear

We did PBP 2007 with Grand Bois 700x30mm without...

We did PBP 2007 with Grand Bois 700x30mm without even a flat. Then again, we have also have blown two front tires on the tandem, one Grand Bois 700x30 and one Gatorskin 700x28 (possibly on the right...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-09-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,063
Posted By reversegear

My stoker and I hope to see you at the start! ...

My stoker and I hope to see you at the start!

Hey, come to think of it, my stoker and I have ridden a good portion of the distance of RAAM with two JDRF team members over the years...

We...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-18-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By reversegear

Tour of California Stage 8

When you are watching the Tour of California stage 8 on Sunday try to imagine traveling down the same descent as the racers, but on a tandem and blowing out a front tire. We did just that a few...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-10, 11:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,082
Posted By reversegear

Sorry to hear of your crash. Get well soon, and...

Sorry to hear of your crash. Get well soon, and be safe out there.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-10, 02:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,493
Posted By reversegear

The biggest problem with a Camelback on a tandem...

The biggest problem with a Camelback on a tandem is that the stoker can find the pockets in it very useful/convenient and load it up with all kinds of stuff. Aside from that, I do find that I drink...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-29-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,124
Posted By reversegear

I see from the photos that the TSA Inspected tape...

I see from the photos that the TSA Inspected tape is all over that box.

I have put the bike on a plane in everything from a plastic bag supplied by the airline at check in to a hardcase without...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-28-10, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,030
Posted By reversegear

Our two youngest kids ride with us now and...

Our two youngest kids ride with us now and again. While we now go with two tandems, when they were younger we started out with a tandem with a tag along bike and a trailer for Mom, Dad and the two...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By reversegear

Tom was a great cyclist and just a fun person. ...

Tom was a great cyclist and just a fun person. We rode with him on a Fleche team along with Homeyba in 2007 with four tandems. We also enjoyed spending time with him in Paris just before and after...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-10, 01:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,205
Posted By reversegear

Never had a brake failure, but I have caused the...

Never had a brake failure, but I have caused the drum to heat up to the point that it was smoking. This was descending Deer Creek which is longer and steeper than the Westlake side of the hill that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-17-10, 11:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,838
Posted By reversegear

+1 What can you say? Having said that, we do...

+1 What can you say?

Having said that, we do have several matching jerseys from events that we have ridden together so we do match jerseys most of the time, but certainly not all.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,884
Posted By reversegear

As someone who has experienced three front tire...

As someone who has experienced three front tire blow outs at speed in the last three years I believe you might change your mind about that the first time it happens to you on a twisty road with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-10, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,964
Posted By reversegear

Logistically, sandwiched in between the 600k and...

Logistically, sandwiched in between the 600k and the 1000k it is going to be tough. Gotta check with Mrs. Reversegear. See you Saturday.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-10, 09:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,636
Posted By reversegear

Obviously many have issues with the IRD...

Obviously many have issues with the IRD cassettes.

While I have as well, we busted the spiders for two of the gears at about 180 kilometers on a 400k ride. Finished, but not having all the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-08-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,964
Posted By reversegear

That is some good news! Looking forward to...

That is some good news! Looking forward to seeing you then AND in Paris ( http://www.rusa.org/Download/PBP_2011_Brochure.pdf ) in 2011 with Jun and Naoko. PBP on a tandem is absolutely the way to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,964
Posted By reversegear

Sorry for being off topic, but... I...

Sorry for being off topic, but...



I don't think so. I am pretty sure it is the same couple that I have seen on a brevet or two. I think they may have even spent the night at our house.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,964
Posted By reversegear

Hey, didn't that couple in the California Triple...

Hey, didn't that couple in the California Triple Crown Jerseys just get a tandem? I want to see it!

Regarding the topic, we have ridden three Fleches (360k rides in exactly 24 hours - team event)...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,636
Posted By reversegear

I have a 9 speed and a 10 speed tandem. I...

I have a 9 speed and a 10 speed tandem.

I find that if I ride a stretched 9 or 10 speed chain for any distance at all, that to get it to shift like new once again, I will need new chainrings,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-10, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,147
Posted By reversegear

I was very interested in your decision to go with...

I was very interested in your decision to go with just panniers rather than the Bob trailer. I find that the Burley does not put much weight on the rear wheel and it tows well. My experience with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-30-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,147
Posted By reversegear

I would not hesitate in taking a 7 year old on...

I would not hesitate in taking a 7 year old on the back of a tandem with a stoker kit or on a triplet. Get a trailer for your stuff.

Before this thread was posted my wife and I were discussing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,148
Posted By reversegear

Regarding the topic - three new 10 speed chains...

Regarding the topic - three new 10 speed chains (on sale) and a new middle chainring. Third middle chainring this year. Apparently we use that one most... I am hoping that we don't need a new...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-26-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,498
Posted By reversegear

Since you already have the disk off. Use a bench...

Since you already have the disk off. Use a bench vice as a wrench. Set the disk adapter in a vice. Tighten the vice no more than you would an adjustable wrench. I like to have the wheel...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-25-10, 04:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,010
Posted By reversegear

The question remains, are there any 1200's...

The question remains, are there any 1200's planned for 2011 other than PBP and if so, where?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-18-10, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By reversegear

Thanks for the positive comment. For those...

Thanks for the positive comment.

For those struggling with the Fleche, PCH Randonneurs is running Fleche April 17th finishing in Moorpark which is just north of Los Angeles. While I can not...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-18-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By reversegear

Umm... I think they did that already. ...

Umm... I think they did that already.


Hokkaido 1200

Date: Saturday 15 July 2010
Distance: 1200km
Start:
Organiser: Toshio Muto
email: ajhokkaio2nd@mac.com
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-07-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,481
Posted By reversegear

No disrespect intended towards Adrian or the...

No disrespect intended towards Adrian or the Society. His stories are a big part of the reason that I am a randonneur today.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-06-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,481
Posted By reversegear

I have ridden many miles with Homeyba. While he...

I have ridden many miles with Homeyba. While he is certainly faster than I am, I believe the point that he is really trying to make is something similar to what I believe Dr. Codfish (an exemplary...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-05-10, 09:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,481
Posted By reversegear

Marcus, One pessimist to another - you can...

Marcus,

One pessimist to another - you can do it.

We can ride a 100k to get ready after your family duties are over.

Just get Homeyba to ride the pre-ride and we can all do it at La...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-05-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,937
Posted By reversegear

The 200 went really well. We really lucked out...

The 200 went really well. We really lucked out with the weather, sunny, warm and light winds. One of those perfect Southern California winter days.

Since we got lucky for the 200, I am...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-05-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,937
Posted By reversegear

Hey Homeyba, RBAs can read too, just so you know....

Hey Homeyba, RBAs can read too, just so you know.

Just for that I will put in a secret control/bike inspection to DQ riders that don't have lights and reflective gear! In fact I see nothing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-31-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,153
Posted By reversegear

Here are a few tandem ride reports from a few...

Here are a few tandem ride reports from a few brevet riders.


http://www.pchrandos.com/Ride%20Reports/GregLisaJones_-_2007PBP.pdf

http://www.rusa.org/newsletter/06-04-05.html
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,077
Posted By reversegear

Prohibitive = about the cost of airfare for...

Prohibitive = about the cost of airfare for another person.

The last time we went to Paris with our uncoupled tandem we built a version of a softcase - smaller and lighter, with an aluminium...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,982
Posted By reversegear

It sounds like your experience with the French...

It sounds like your experience with the French trains is not much different than mine here in the US. Basically, with a non-coupled tandem you have no idea if you can get the bike on until the train...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,982
Posted By reversegear

Tandems on European Trains

I am toying with the idea of taking a tour before Paris Brest Paris 2011. Yes I know it is way into the future, but the first qualifier is less than a month away so it is on my mind. Not only that,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-05-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By reversegear

Take a look at the Channel Islands Bike Club...

Take a look at the Channel Islands Bike Club website's ride page. http://www.cibike.org/page12.html

Lots of good options.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-29-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By reversegear

Why don't you just ride the Everest Challenge? ...

Why don't you just ride the Everest Challenge?


http://www.everestchallenge.com/
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-29-09, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By reversegear

I have been there many times, and I would give it...

I have been there many times, and I would give it a good review. Large shop. Friendly staff. The mechanics are knowledgeable about tandems and their specific issues. They carry a fair selection...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-09, 09:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,061
Posted By reversegear

The 600k is October 17. http://www.pchrandos.com/...

The 600k is October 17. http://www.pchrandos.com/ It runs from Salinas to Oxnard - one way. Take the train to the start/finish. Vickie is riding so you could probably carpool or catch the train...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,061
Posted By reversegear

Hey Homeyba, are you and those funny looking...

Hey Homeyba, are you and those funny looking skinny tires going to ride with us on the 600k? Too bad Bobolink is going back to China before the ride as I am sure she would be up for stoking for you....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-08-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,208
Posted By reversegear

FWIW, My wife was the crew chief for Bobolink who...

FWIW, My wife was the crew chief for Bobolink who was working the record for being the oldest female finisher. She got hammered by the winds and pulled the plug in Baker.

She will be just a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-08-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 26,969
Posted By reversegear

Several of the posts in that thread were from...

Several of the posts in that thread were from folks that could not even mount the wider tires on their bikes due to clearance issues. Consequently there were many strong opinions expressed from...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-18-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,671
Posted By reversegear

28 - Don't leave home without it.

28 - Don't leave home without it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 956
Posted By reversegear

+1 At the last PBP there were over 5,200...

+1

At the last PBP there were over 5,200 riders with approximately 150 in the "special" category. The special category also included recumbents, HPVs, one triple, tricycles and antique bicycles...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-09, 09:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,671
Posted By reversegear

That is one brutal ride. Massive steep climbs...

That is one brutal ride. Massive steep climbs altitude. You obviously have what it takes to get it done - very impressive. Kudos on your teamwork.

Congratulations on your excellent finish. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 848
Posted By reversegear

Great roads but keep in mind that the Jesusita...

Great roads but keep in mind that the Jesusita fire did a lot of damage here. Many of the roads are marked as being closed but are open to local traffic and many cyclists still use them. There have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 848
Posted By reversegear

There are a lot of wonderful cycling roads and...

There are a lot of wonderful cycling roads and lots of things to do all the way down. It just depends on what you want. Night in a hot tub overlooking the Pacific at the Ventana Inn or looking for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,249
Posted By reversegear

We are running a Shimamo 10 speed on our tandem. ...

We are running a Shimamo 10 speed on our tandem. While I must say that I got a little lazy and did not change it in time recently, and it cost me a middle chainring in process, I don't find the 10...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,365
Posted By reversegear

Looks like you had a great time. It is...

Looks like you had a great time.

It is nice to hear of great rides from all over the country.

Just be careful sharing the road with motorcycles. A very good friend of mine was training in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 938
Posted By reversegear

I think we have somewhere between 15 - 20 CTC...

I think we have somewhere between 15 - 20 CTC Doubles, but most of the CTC Doubles have been on single bikes. We have cut down on the number of CTC Doubles and have switched to brevets. (We have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-09, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By reversegear

Personally, I think both Merlin and Homeyba are...

Personally, I think both Merlin and Homeyba are correct. I just think it depends on which ride you are on.

Say you are running RAAM on a team. Yeah you have been out there for five days, but...
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