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Forum: Recreational & Family
09-08-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,524
Posted By simsi

I don't know if it's worth getting one of these...

I don't know if it's worth getting one of these over to the States:

http://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/beinn20.html#

We have a Cnoc 14 and it's great.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By simsi

I ride a Bike Friday tandem traveller with my 4...

I ride a Bike Friday tandem traveller with my 4 year old and can put the Rhode gear seat on the back for my 18 month old. Great fun, until Dad has to engage lowest gear to get up the hills!
Ian
Forum: Touring
07-10-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,220
Posted By simsi

I had one heck of a time fitting 20" Marathon...

I had one heck of a time fitting 20" Marathon Pluses to our Bike Friday tandem. I used Schwalbe Mounting fluid, warmed the tyres beforehand and anything else I could think of. However, after a spate...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,505
Posted By simsi

That's great. We've been commuting by tandem...

That's great. We've been commuting by tandem since 2001, when we bought our first tandem. Like you, we also work at the same place, so there has been no need to ride solo. Further to that our son and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By simsi

Evan and Sue Although I know it's best to...

Evan and Sue

Although I know it's best to ride before you buy, don't discount brands that aren't easily available in Australia. We've recently bought a Bike Friday tandem (while the NZ$/US$ was up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By simsi

On one ride here in New Zealand I checked with...

On one ride here in New Zealand I checked with the organisers about having a stoker below their age limit; they said it was fine, because an adult was going to be in charge of controlling the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By simsi

Yep, elastic bands to hold the toe clips is what...

Yep, elastic bands to hold the toe clips is what I do.
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-18-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,734
Posted By simsi

I sympathise with your dilemma. Luckily my wife...

I sympathise with your dilemma. Luckily my wife enjoys cycling. Also, I can take these two on a 40 - 50 km ride (as long as we stop at a playground half way).
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-28-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By simsi

That was my question too. If this is the case you...

That was my question too. If this is the case you may want to consider selling the Burley and buying a Bike Friday.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/betaglucan/th_BFtandem.jpg...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-08, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,500
Posted By simsi

Before: ...

Before:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/betaglucan/IanSimsUlrikeAlexander1.jpg

and now:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/betaglucan/tandem2.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,881
Posted By simsi

Thanks for all your replies. The news is that I...

Thanks for all your replies. The news is that I am in the process of ordering one, so there will be another bike in the garage before too long.

Ian
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-20-08, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By simsi

My son (~98 cm tall) has one of these: ...

My son (~98 cm tall) has one of these:

http://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/cnoc14.html

It is only just small enough for him, so should last him a good few years, before mny daughter grows...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,095
Posted By simsi

I like it when my 4 year old stoker calls out...

I like it when my 4 year old stoker calls out "faster Daddy" on the way up the hill home!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-18-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,881
Posted By simsi

Thanks for all your comments. The things...

Thanks for all your comments.

The things that appealed to me were the flexibility in sizing. I would like for myself or my wife to be able to captain without too many changes (BF suggest a change...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-17-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,881
Posted By simsi

Yep, the Arai drum brake gets a good workout here...

Yep, the Arai drum brake gets a good workout here on our present tandem and is an essential upgrade as far as I'm concerned.

While I dream about the Santani Cabriolet, Retro Grouch mentions, the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-17-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,881
Posted By simsi

Bike Friday tandem - any cons?

I'm trying to convince my wife that we should buy a Bike Friday tandem now, while the NZ/US $ exchange rate is so favorable for us (even though we really won't need a second tandem for a couple of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By simsi

However, it is sort of embarassing if you have...

However, it is sort of embarassing if you have you drum brake on at traffic lights (at the bottom of a hill I must say) and then try to start cycling. There is enough friction to prevent you from...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-17-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,035
Posted By simsi

Two things swayed me towards the Coda Sport over...

Two things swayed me towards the Coda Sport over the Coda Comp (three I guess if you include price):
1. The front forks of the Sport have braze-ons for lowrider racks.
2. I could get up to 35 mm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,270
Posted By simsi

I bought a 2006 model Coda Sport a little over a...

I bought a 2006 model Coda Sport a little over a year ago and have been extremely happy with it (I no longer used wanted a mountain bike with suspension - it was overkill for the riding I do). I...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
12-04-07, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By simsi

A little bit further north is Brunswick, from...

A little bit further north is Brunswick, from which it is easy to get on the tram right to the door of Melbourne Uni. This is a bit more of an affordable area (or was when I was there). Also, it's...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-01-07, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,070
Posted By simsi

We've used a Rhode Gear Limo seat for both of our...

We've used a Rhode Gear Limo seat for both of our children. Ingrid is now 10 months and has started sitting in her seat in the last few weeks. As far as balance and the need to carry baby gear etc....
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
11-21-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,049
Posted By simsi

How about starting here: ...

How about starting here:

http://www.apollobikes.com/dealers

There appear to be a number of possibilities in your area.

Our tandem (now 6 years old) is an Apollo. We bought it after hiring...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-13-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,974
Posted By simsi

There are various ways of doing this. I opted for...

There are various ways of doing this. I opted for having a wrap around bar arrangement, for a bit more piece of mind for my almost 4 year old. Take a look at this:
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-11-07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By simsi

I've just checked and our tandem is 20" front and...

I've just checked and our tandem is 20" front and 16" rear, which is about 51 x 41 cm. I bought the child stoker kit from Precision Tandems, that included a polypropylene (or similar) shim for the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-25-07, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 959
Posted By simsi

I'm now riding with option 5, with my nearly 4...

I'm now riding with option 5, with my nearly 4 year old. One thing that seems to make it safer than other options is the novelty factor; drivers tend to give us room and pass slowly because they...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-02-07, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,529
Posted By simsi

Thanks for all of the input. We'll take it easy...

Thanks for all of the input. We'll take it easy and do rides with a purpose; it's about 15 km to the beach from home, playgrounds are a good incentive, as are coffee (for the adults) and cake stops....
Forum: Touring
10-01-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By simsi

I have to agree with other posts, New Zealand...

I have to agree with other posts, New Zealand would ideal at that time of year. The weather is about as good as it's going to get. You're most likely to arrive in Auckland, so start in the North...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-01-07, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,529
Posted By simsi

Nearly 4 years old - how far?

I've just got our son, who will be four at the end of December, on the tandem for the first time. We only went to the local park and back, a total of 4 km, but he enjoyed it and wants to go out with...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-17-07, 02:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,232
Posted By simsi

Take a look at Isla Bikes, who I think masiman...

Take a look at Isla Bikes, who I think masiman was trying to think of, (http://www.islabikes.co.uk/index.html). We're going to Britain in August and fully intend to buy one of their smaller bikes...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-31-07, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By simsi

I am just in the process of getting the parts...

I am just in the process of getting the parts needed to put kiddy cranks on our tandem for my 4 year old. Take a look at this: http://www.precisiontandems.com/art16moolddiary.htm
for the sorts of...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-10-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By simsi

I've been riding the Jamis Coda Sport and Rhode...

I've been riding the Jamis Coda Sport and Rhode Gear Co-pilot combination for the last few months, while the tandem is out of commission (new baby means no tandem for a while). Both are great and, if...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-26-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,018
Posted By simsi

We have a Giro Me2. The best things about it are...

We have a Giro Me2. The best things about it are the non-pinch buckle (although that hasn't stopped me ctahcing a bit of skin occasionally) and the ease of adjustability via a knob at the back; it...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-16-07, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,464
Posted By simsi

[QUOTE=voileauciel]Cadillac quality QUOTE] ...

[QUOTE=voileauciel]Cadillac quality QUOTE]

Isn't this an oxymoron?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-26-07, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By simsi

Child stoker backrest

Does anyone use a backrest (as sold by Precision tandems, USA) for their children when stoking? I'm coming up to the stage when our son will start stoking and wondered about the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-28-07, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,153
Posted By simsi

I use a lowrider rack at the front (Tubus rated...

I use a lowrider rack at the front (Tubus rated for 15 kg). As mentioned above the weight distribution is better than having all the weight at the back of the bike. The only problem is when I don't...
Forum: Touring
01-18-07, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 911
Posted By simsi

I bought a Jamis Coda Sport (2006) recently,...

I bought a Jamis Coda Sport (2006) recently, mostly for commuting, and I'm impressed. It's really comfortable, runs well and has all the braze-ons racks, bottles and for low rider front racks. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-11-07, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,699
Posted By simsi

What about Magura hydraulic rim brakes? I don't...

What about Magura hydraulic rim brakes? I don't know much about them, but have heard good things. Maybe someone with experience will get in touch.

Ian
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-07, 05:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,335
Posted By simsi

Just at the moment, me 73 kg, wife (7+ months...

Just at the moment, me 73 kg, wife (7+ months pregnant) 73 kg, son 12kg, bike + bike seat + bags about 27 kg = 185 kg. It's getting tough going up the hill to home now and I can't see us riding for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-10-06, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 938
Posted By simsi

I found this thread very interesting, and have...

I found this thread very interesting, and have another question regarding child stokers. When do most people start with their children stoking - 4 years old? I know there are a few or start them...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-10-06, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 915
Posted By simsi

We've been commuting on a tandem for several...

We've been commuting on a tandem for several years now. I guess we're lucky that we both work at the same place. For the last two years we've been taking our son to creche on the tandem as well.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-06, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By simsi

We have 50/40/30 on ours, with an 11-30 (or is...

We have 50/40/30 on ours, with an 11-30 (or is 32) 9 speed cassette. With no intention of racing we don't have need of anything more. I don't think we've ever used the 11 sprocket.

On my TT bike I...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-06, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,227
Posted By simsi

Thanks Broz. You're right, I can't see me needing...

Thanks Broz. You're right, I can't see me needing 38 mm tyres.

I guess my next move is to spend my money and buy the bike!
Forum: Commuting
11-20-06, 12:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,227
Posted By simsi

Thanks ks1g. I did read your earlier thread,...

Thanks ks1g. I did read your earlier thread, which is why I quoted it a couple of posts up. I just wanted to confirm that this was possible. I don't want to commit to buying one and then find I can't...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-06, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,227
Posted By simsi

O-dog Could you get 38 mm tyres on it if you...

O-dog

Could you get 38 mm tyres on it if you wanted to?

Thanks

Ian
Forum: Commuting
11-18-06, 07:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,227
Posted By simsi

Can you or anyone else confirm that the Coda...

Can you or anyone else confirm that the Coda Sport is capable of taking 38 mm tyres. I like the look of this bike but want to be able to put on fatter tyres sometimes for moderate off-road tracks?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-06, 01:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,930
Posted By simsi

I think this is pretty common. We have an extra...

I think this is pretty common. We have an extra attraction as a wind break at the moment, a child seat at the back, which must make an even bigger hole in the air. We've ridden 'fun rides' where we...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-07-06, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,382
Posted By simsi

I know what you mean aus tandem. Finding a tandem...

I know what you mean aus tandem. Finding a tandem on sale here is difficult; finding a good tandem is even harder. Having had our Apollo for 5 years now and with a second child on the way, we will...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-06, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,382
Posted By simsi

I'm not sure where you would buy one, but we have...

I'm not sure where you would buy one, but we have an Apollo branded tandem (KHS really, but with Apollo stickers) bought in NZ. A quick look at www.apollobikes.com shows that they still have two...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-17-06, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,369
Posted By simsi

It's a bit scary isn't it when a tyre goes bang...

It's a bit scary isn't it when a tyre goes bang like that. We had a front one go last year while gong down hill at about 40 km/h. We hit the road fairly hard, and both sustained grazes, but luckily...
Forum: Touring
04-17-06, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 780
Posted By simsi

My idea of touring is to get away from it all,...

My idea of touring is to get away from it all, including my favorite music. I enjoy listening to the sounds of where I'm travelling, be it birds and animals, or the occasional eavesdropping on some...
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