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Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-08-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,964
Posted By swiz

Thanks for the feedback on the trips. We ended...

Thanks for the feedback on the trips. We ended up not attending Tahiti trip (currently underway). Our original concern was the long trip in COVID times. We decided we were comfortable with that,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,964
Posted By swiz

An interesting read on the forum. Also curious...

An interesting read on the forum. Also curious how the European tours went this summer. Understand the normal rocky Santana stuff, but the experience overseas.

We are are booked on the November...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,843
Posted By swiz

This thread has details on the shim: ...

This thread has details on the shim:

https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/1048166-close-ratio-di2-triple.html

I did the work on the bike early in the year, but we were out of town for a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-19, 09:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,843
Posted By swiz

Some work on the bike this weekend. We had...

Some work on the bike this weekend.

We had some rattle on the high 50t chainring with a 39t mid. Moving to a larger 42t mid I finally noticed the rattle was derailleur clearance with the mid. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,843
Posted By swiz

I didn't take the cage length into account, so...

I didn't take the cage length into account, so will see if GS has troubles over time.

The initial test build still had a 11-40 XTR cassette. But only set-up on the stand and test ride. Big/big...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,843
Posted By swiz

There is a thread here on making one out of a...

There is a thread here on making one out of a washer. It is straight forward to make, a little trickier to get it to stay in the right spot and assemble he clamp.

Jeff
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,843
Posted By swiz

New XTR/XT drivetrain is installed and seems to...

New XTR/XT drivetrain is installed and seems to be working well with synchro-shift. Also move to the display junction A. Took me some time to do the work, but overall very smooth job. Used the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-12-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,843
Posted By swiz

Compatibility guide says so. I think most people...

Compatibility guide says so. I think most people have been XTR RD.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-12-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,843
Posted By swiz

The mountain triple being dead is a strong...

The mountain triple being dead is a strong statement for someone that doesn't follow mountain bikes closely.

What I see looks to be focused on 1x, some frames are only 1x compatible. m9100 has no...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-12-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,843
Posted By swiz

Di2 Triple Clearance Sale

There have been quite few threads on Di2 compact vs triple and synchronized shifting in this forum. Re-reading them has been a great resource in evaluating our set-up. The trade-offs when deciding...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-16-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,275
Posted By swiz

You had some tight time pressure, but other than...

You had some tight time pressure, but other than that the support from WI looks solid. Right?

jeffs
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,423
Posted By swiz

Our bike does have the long run on BH59 on it. I...

Our bike does have the long run on BH59 on it. I will try to track down the 10M roll of BH59 or BH90.

jeffs
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-04-15, 01:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,423
Posted By swiz

*THAT* is a beefy cable. I'm not sure if will...

*THAT* is a beefy cable. I'm not sure if will fit through our "clip" set-up on the carbon tandem. The existing cable seems pretty tight. Do you know the outer diameter?

I will see what our...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,423
Posted By swiz

We just took delivery of our Calfee this week,...

We just took delivery of our Calfee this week, still going through assembly from the S&S boxes.

We also originally spec'ed the Whiskey fork and 203mm rear disc, but the bike arrived with the TRP...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-01-15, 01:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,866
Posted By swiz

She didn't like the nude, so the custom paint was...

She didn't like the nude, so the custom paint was "only" the delta from basic paint :-). I got a few free passes on component upgrades that added to the existing sticker shock. And somewhere in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-01-15, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,866
Posted By swiz

Sounds like a fast bike! Our build is in...

Sounds like a fast bike!

Our build is in progress as well. We are going with a heavier coupled tetra travel bike, but sometimes would also like a bullet like this too...

My suggestion of a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-15, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,553
Posted By swiz

The bike looks great. Our build will be a...

The bike looks great.

Our build will be a very similar spec. But we have a few heavier items -- large/small frame, FSA crank, WI ISO hubs, and Elite seat posts. Plus the Selle Anatomica tax.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-25-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,873
Posted By swiz

I am in for two. I know it may or may not be...

I am in for two. I know it may or may not be better, but an interesting thing to try. That Tandemgeek braved the snow and had a first hand report tipped the balance.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-25-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,873
Posted By swiz

I've been watching this the last few days... ...

I've been watching this the last few days...

I have two brand new S-As in my garage waiting for our new Calfee (frame built and delivered for paint last Friday). Would not consider these for our...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-23-15, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,821
Posted By swiz

I was thinking of how to make adding the thru...

I was thinking of how to make adding the thru axle adapter more robust, along these lines. But only thinking about how to make it robust, I forgot to account for the rotation of the insert.

It...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,273
Posted By swiz

What is your experience with these wheels? ...

What is your experience with these wheels?

The WI hub quality is well documented, but there is much less info out there about the Whisky rims.

Both the 30mm and 50mm are higher spoke count, no...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-28-15, 12:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,417
Posted By swiz

Calfee is recommending a 142x12 rear hub over 145...

Calfee is recommending a 142x12 rear hub over 145 QR. Looking at the builds in progress I would say the majority were still QR, I assume 145mm spacing.

Calfee isn't shy about trying new things,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,417
Posted By swiz

The K-Edge RD is $350? Ouch. We are not...

The K-Edge RD is $350? Ouch.

We are not racers, and the range and gaps is important factor. I know for sure we need less than 1:1 to get around the SF Bay Area hills that Ritterview mentions.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-15, 12:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,417
Posted By swiz

Ritterview, you are right, we have to really be...

Ritterview, you are right, we have to really be sure we want to get ride of the triple. My stoker is a slow climber still, and dropping it cannot be taken lightly.

That choice is a pre-requise to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-25-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,417
Posted By swiz

Advice on new Calfee Build

We are close to pulling the trigger on a new Calfee coupled tandem. I've read a lot of great discussions on various topics. We were down at the factory on Friday. We were suprised by the number of...
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