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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-10-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,480
Posted By papabiker

This. I started with a Trek Powerfly and sold it...

This. I started with a Trek Powerfly and sold it after having repeted rear hub issues. I replaced it with a Specialized Levo. battery range is similar (for me), but the big difference is being...
Forum: For Sale
08-03-18, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 758
Posted By papabiker

Calfee Tetra

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/bigred_7f692ec9647b81cad0b02db2db099721cc55973d.jpg

SOLD 2012 build, captain is 6'1", stoker is 5'7". Gates drive, Di2 10 spd....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-27-12, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By papabiker

It's now out of the box: ...

It's now out of the box:
http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n493/dlb102/BigRed_zps7e3fa88f.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-13-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By papabiker

Here are the build notes - I'll get a picture as...

Here are the build notes - I'll get a picture as soon as it arrives:




Frame Model;

Tetra
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-13-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By papabiker

It's in the box

New Tetra is shipping today. Momma's gonna have a big package under the tree!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,531
Posted By papabiker

Thanks and you are correct. Default mode is to...

Thanks and you are correct. Default mode is to ride the new bike with the same measurements and see if a fit is warranted. The old bike had some components that did not allow the adjustments the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,531
Posted By papabiker

Session with Jeff was great. We got a nice fit...

Session with Jeff was great. We got a nice fit on the Santana, but will likely go back for the new bike. I have lost about 20 pounds as well, so I'm guessing we'll see Jeff in the spring.

Bike...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,531
Posted By papabiker

Wayne, Thanks for the information. My wife...

Wayne,

Thanks for the information. My wife and I are anxiously waiting for a new Tetra to arrive. I am promised to have it to put under the tree and look forward to putting some miles in. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-02-12, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,739
Posted By papabiker

You might be able to buy a new tandem by selling...

You might be able to buy a new tandem by selling pictures of that "paint scheme"!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,338
Posted By papabiker

Do you have any idea what the daily rate is for a...

Do you have any idea what the daily rate is for a wrench and his wench?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,967
Posted By papabiker

Wayne, Thanks for this informative post. I...

Wayne,

Thanks for this informative post. I spoke with Jeff today and was quite impressed with his attention to my questions. We plan to go see him as soon as we get back from vacation.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-12, 07:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,973
Posted By papabiker

That was helpful, and thanks. We have decided to...

That was helpful, and thanks. We have decided to get fit for the current bike and consider a new one. Based on our age and considering the likelihood that this is "the One", we will probably order a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-23-12, 01:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,973
Posted By papabiker

Of all the perils I've considered as a cyclist,...

Of all the perils I've considered as a cyclist, getting shot was not one. Wow.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-23-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,973
Posted By papabiker

The pics are from the e-Bay listing, I have moved...

The pics are from the e-Bay listing, I have moved the captains saddle up several inches, but yes, the frame is an x-large. The juice/squeeze ratio is my biggest issue, but I must say the bike is a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-23-12, 10:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,973
Posted By papabiker

Thanks again to all for the informative replies. ...

Thanks again to all for the informative replies. My wife and I are re-living our youth on the Santana. We rode a tandem together in grade school (although we were not married then!) and both ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,537
Posted By papabiker

Thanks for the welcome, Bill. The delightful...

Thanks for the welcome, Bill. The delightful creature pictured is one of my granddaughters. What a blessing! Now, to the important stuff:

Cream pie! Banana, lemon meringue, chocolate, coconut...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-12, 12:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,973
Posted By papabiker

Thank you, Wayne. Did you have a LBS help with...

Thank you, Wayne. Did you have a LBS help with component selection and assembly? I'm by no means a wrench, have a great relationship with a local shop, but there seems to be no one there who deals...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,973
Posted By papabiker

Thank you for your thoughtful response. There's...

Thank you for your thoughtful response. There's a lot to ponder, but you answered my essential question about whether or not riding characteristics would be dramatic. Part of my problem is that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,973
Posted By papabiker

No disrespect intended. Part of my quandary is...

No disrespect intended. Part of my quandary is whether spending $10k makes sense at our age. Your answer inspires me. Thanks.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,973
Posted By papabiker

May we humor the noob about upgrades?

I'm old (63)

I'm fluffy (245 lbs., 6'2)

I/we (Papabiker and Bababiker) recently bought our first new (used) tandem, a Santana Noventa (here...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,537
Posted By papabiker

This is likely the most comprehensive collection...

This is likely the most comprehensive collection of 50+ bicyclist information ever compiled, anywhere. Enjoy. Some folks have acknowledged reading every single post - whew!!



Please tell us...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-12, 03:14 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,525
Posted By papabiker

I have been warned by Mrs. Papabiker while on the...

I have been warned by Mrs. Papabiker while on the tandem that tissues will be the order of the day. Good rule to remember.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,917
Posted By papabiker

Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Utah, Arizona,...

Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, South Carolina, Vermont, Austria, Scotland, and sometimes in the states of exhaustion, confusion and desperation.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,525
Posted By papabiker

Crap, I didn't know I had bad habits till I read...

Crap, I didn't know I had bad habits till I read this thread...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-16-12, 11:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,580
Posted By papabiker

I recently got my wife a Selle SMP Hybrid for the...

I recently got my wife a Selle SMP Hybrid for the tandem. She loves it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,132
Posted By papabiker

While I was cautiously looking left and right...

While I was cautiously looking left and right while approaching a county road intersection, I failed to see the enormous dead armadillo directly in front of me. I dumped, providing great...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-12, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,058
Posted By papabiker

Firsts

First post, first tandem, first tandem ride...

I found this vintage Santana and after pouring through this site, decided it was a good first step into tandem cycling. Mrs. and I rode a tandem her...
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