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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-17-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By morganmarie19

Based on the color of your T900 (seen in other...

Based on the color of your T900 (seen in other posts), your bike might be this model year: https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?item=31171. To confirm this, you can check out if the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,845
Posted By morganmarie19

If you're handy with a saw and screwdriver,...

If you're handy with a saw and screwdriver, roughly 12' of 2x2s can make you a stand for under $10. Our homemade stands have worked well at holding up both our single bike and tandem, no complaints!...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,976
Posted By morganmarie19

We had a "cruiser style" handlebar like those on...

We had a "cruiser style" handlebar like those on the stoker compartment of our first tandem and I (stoker) personally found the angle of the handlebars to cause a significant amount of arm and wrist...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By morganmarie19

Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By morganmarie19

The Los Dos is Cannondale's mountain tandem from...

The Los Dos is Cannondale's mountain tandem from the early to mid 90s. Looks nice, I would imagine the size Large would fit you better than a Medium. One other thought- you mentioned for it to be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By morganmarie19

Most tandems come in standard sizes (e.g., M/S,...

Most tandems come in standard sizes (e.g., M/S, L/S, etc) and the brand will give approximate heights for the captain and stoker that would be appropriate for that size. If the tandem is older, you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,577
Posted By morganmarie19

Make sure to go to the Belmont location...

Make sure to go to the Belmont location Wheelworks for tandems. The Somerville location doesn't do much with tandems comparatively. Andrew is the "tandem guy" at Belmont. We haven't checked out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-16-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,577
Posted By morganmarie19

We started tandeming with a vintage French...

We started tandeming with a vintage French tandem, similar in style to that Peugout. While it might be tall enough for you, I would echo Paul J's comment about the cramped stoker compartment. Those...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-23-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 169,103
Posted By morganmarie19

We just bought a used tandem and fit it into our...

We just bought a used tandem and fit it into our 2008 Volkswagen Jetta sedan for the drive home. The backseats were folded down in the car. After taking the wheels and captain seatpost/stoker...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By morganmarie19

Thanks for the advice everyone! We managed to...

Thanks for the advice everyone! We managed to find a 2005 Co-Motion Periscope for $750. A 31 year upgrade from our first tandem!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By morganmarie19

We checked out the Periscope yesterday and ended...

We checked out the Periscope yesterday and ended up bringing it home! The fit was perfect for us and it rode beautifully. Thanks so much for your help!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By morganmarie19

Thanks for all of the info LV2TNDM. We've been...

Thanks for all of the info LV2TNDM. We've been tandeming for a year now and are just looking to upgrade from a 50 year old tandem to maybe a 15 year old tandem! I think I will ask the seller to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By morganmarie19

2004/5 Co-Motion Periscope 700

We are in the market for a used tandem and have a lead on a 2004/5 Co-Motion Periscope 700. The bike is a couple hours drive away so I was hoping to get some of your opinions on whether the Periscope...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,769
Posted By morganmarie19

1976 Follis. But we're looking to upgrade...

1976 Follis. But we're looking to upgrade shortly!

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20200531_123942519_hdr_cb59cb93b400cea74e362a3c994fa75f18eaf9a3.jpg

Update...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By morganmarie19

Thank you for all of the information, it's been...

Thank you for all of the information, it's been really helpful (especially about the threadless headset and 145mm hubs). We're starting to learn more towards early/mid-2000s tandems in our price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By morganmarie19

Turns out the hacked Simplex dropout was the big...

Turns out the hacked Simplex dropout was the big issue- the b screw wasn't hitting the notch. We found this website that shows different options to deal with upgrading a Simplex dropout Derailleur...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By morganmarie19

"Upgrading" to a 90s tandem?

Hi all. My partner and I currently ride a 1970s Follis tandem and are looking to upgrade to a "new" used tandem. Our budget is quite low at around $500, so it seems like the best we're going to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By morganmarie19

Chain issues on French bike- freewheel or derailleur?

I've got a vintage French tandem that has some consistent issues with the chain. If we pedal backwards, the chain slacks and will then skip gears when pedaling forwards again. The chain also skips...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,843
Posted By morganmarie19

Thanks for the replies! This information is very...

Thanks for the replies! This information is very helpful. And I definitely agree that vintage French bicycles are more difficult to work on- that's one of the main reasons we're considering parting...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,843
Posted By morganmarie19

Catalog picture of the Model 1072: ...

Catalog picture of the Model 1072:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/586x804/follis_1072_8c2abc690e2bc8d10dc5e016981062ec922d6184.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,843
Posted By morganmarie19

1970s Follis Tandem - What's it worth?

I am hoping to get your opinion on what our Follis tandem is worth. We think it's the 1072 model from the 1970s (1974?). It's not in pristine condition, though it was much worse when we acquired it....
Forum: Introductions
06-01-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By morganmarie19

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
06-01-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By morganmarie19

Hello!

Hello!
Forum: Introductions
06-01-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 437
Posted By morganmarie19

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
06-01-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 202
Posted By morganmarie19

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
06-01-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By morganmarie19

Hi MJ!

Hi MJ!
Forum: Introductions
05-31-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 320
Posted By morganmarie19

Hello! I feel the poor grad school life, haha!

Hello! I feel the poor grad school life, haha!
Forum: Introductions
05-31-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By morganmarie19

Hi!

Hi!
Forum: Introductions
05-31-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By morganmarie19

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
05-31-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By morganmarie19

Hello!

Hello!
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