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11-11-22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,972
Posted By JMarino

Hi, the article in the Boston Globe links here. ...

Hi, the article in the Boston Globe links here.
Try this for the FaceBook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/357619470980823
02-09-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,810
Posted By JMarino

Thanks, forgot about those. Not as sexy as the...

Thanks, forgot about those. Not as sexy as the Rolfs, but nice wheels. We had a set on an earlier bike and liked them.
02-08-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,810
Posted By JMarino

I really don't understand why these aren't the...

I really don't understand why these aren't the first - and really only - way to go: Rolf Tandem Carbon Race. https://rolfprima.com/products/tandem-carbon-race
i don't know of any other manufacturer...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,033
Posted By JMarino

My wife and i have Di2 on the Calfee tandem. I...

My wife and i have Di2 on the Calfee tandem. I have been running "semi" but am going back to manual once we get back on the road in the Spring. I don't like waiting for the rear cassette to shift...
11-23-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,063
Posted By JMarino

Good catch on the extra long valves. I had to...

Good catch on the extra long valves. I had to improvise a little with the tubes that I had in my stash when the rims arrived. It looked pretty awkward and were way too long but that's what i had at...
11-05-18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,994
Posted By JMarino

Ha! My wife wouldn't even consider it as an...

Ha! My wife wouldn't even consider it as an option for the Calfee. This would be for the gravel tandem.
11-05-18, 07:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,994
Posted By JMarino

I just looked at the Satori web site and see many...

I just looked at the Satori web site and see many different models. Any feedback on the model used? Is it the Animaris?
10-11-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,063
Posted By JMarino

The fork came from the Calfee factory with the...

The fork came from the Calfee factory with the bike.
10-01-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,063
Posted By JMarino

It's hard to isolate the Fork, but the bike...

It's hard to isolate the Fork, but the bike handles, tracks, and turns like a dream. It is very intuitive to ride - even better than the Macchiatto was. Sorry that I can't be more descriptive. It's a...
09-30-18, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,063
Posted By JMarino

New Calfee Dragonfly Custom

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20180930_102548663_ed3caf27ecdc7e4559dd8bdad407612a109d57e6.jpg...
09-05-18, 12:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,674
Posted By JMarino

So, i just saw that Rolf Wheels came out with a...

So, i just saw that Rolf Wheels came out with a new version of their carbon rims. These are 60mm deep and another $100 over the current version. The dilemma for us now is, do we get a pair. We have...
04-18-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 188,269
Posted By JMarino

This one is ours: https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/bik/d/co-motion-macchiato-tandem/

We will be at the ETR in Williamsburg VA in June and would be happy to bring the bike with us. Please let us know....
04-17-16, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,995
Posted By JMarino

Our mechanic was touting the virtues of that...

Our mechanic was touting the virtues of that system recently. He wants us to consider etap next time we upgrade.
04-17-16, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,654
Posted By JMarino

Yup, We have to do that, too. Been that way for a...

Yup, We have to do that, too. Been that way for a while. I suppose we could make an adjustment but letting out a little air is not really an issue.
11-09-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,771
Posted By JMarino

Hi, My wife and I have ridden Ciclismo...

Hi, My wife and I have ridden Ciclismo Classico's (CC) honey bike tandem twice now. The first time was when it was brand new out of the factory. It was commissioned by CC to be part of their Italy...
10-07-15, 05:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,351
Posted By JMarino

We both wear Mountain Style shoes (mine are the...

We both wear Mountain Style shoes (mine are the retro looking Giro Empire VR90 Giro Empire VR90 Lace-Up MTB shoe (http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/cycling-shoes/dirt/empire-vr90.html)) and...
06-19-15, 07:37 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,973
Posted By JMarino

Ok, so here is a followup question. We have a...

Ok, so here is a followup question. We have a Macchiatto and are wondering about converting only the rear to Di2. We'll keep the front triple. Any thoughts on that?
02-09-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,178
Posted By JMarino

We are on our 2nd one. All have exhibited the...

We are on our 2nd one. All have exhibited the same thing - to the extreme. Thule warranteed the first one, and now the replacement is doing the same thing. Sending it back and dealing with that is an...
02-10-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By JMarino

Kathy and I are going. We will be there on...

Kathy and I are going. We will be there on Wednesday for some pre-ETR riding, too. Anyone else?
09-24-13, 05:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,972
Posted By JMarino

Sorry. Not sure why this happened to you. For...

Sorry.
Not sure why this happened to you.
For the yahoo group: Send a blank email to: TheNEWTS-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357619470980823/

Let me...
09-19-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,972
Posted By JMarino

Introducing: The New England Wicked Tandem Society

Introducing: The New England Wicked Tandem Society

Dearest Tandem friends and family!

The NEWTS (The New England Wicked Tandem Society) is a group of tandem cyclists from the greater New...
09-05-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,158
Posted By JMarino

Maybe so, but anyone who knows us (or wants to...

Maybe so, but anyone who knows us (or wants to know about her) will know or soon realize that Kathy, as a blind stoker, cannot ride a single bike. Plus, she feels pretty strongly that she earns what...
09-05-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,158
Posted By JMarino

No, Kathy's account does not indicate that it is...

No, Kathy's account does not indicate that it is a tandem ride. The Male account that we share does list it as a tandem ride, though. Our tandem account is listed as "Joe & Kathy Marino (Tandem)"
09-05-13, 07:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,158
Posted By JMarino

Interesting thread. Kathy (my wife/stoker) and I...

Interesting thread. Kathy (my wife/stoker) and I have two accounts: One listed as male with our two names and the word Tandem in the title, and the second one listed as Female for just Kathy (she has...
08-09-13, 04:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,076
Posted By JMarino

Great pics. Very representative of the weekend!...

Great pics. Very representative of the weekend! That's Kathy and I in the 4th pic - we are on the right in the Essex County Velo (EVC) Kits.
Joe
07-28-13, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,076
Posted By JMarino

We will be there, too. Look for us on a silver /...

We will be there, too. Look for us on a silver / black fade Macchiato. We actually enjoy riding with singles and do almost all of our riding that way. Can't wait to ride with Tandems again, but we'll...
05-07-13, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,117
Posted By JMarino

I have a Nashbar BIKE BRO that we use when the...

I have a Nashbar BIKE BRO that we use when the bike is on the car and we are hitting the highway. It does add some drag, but well worth it. I just picked up a second one because the current one is...
09-22-11, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,471
Posted By JMarino

I quickly learned that mountain shoes and...

I quickly learned that mountain shoes and speedplay frogs and have no issues at all.
08-31-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,344
Posted By JMarino

The funniest aspect of doing long pulls is...

The funniest aspect of doing long pulls is watching the paceline actually rotate behind us. Most of the time, they play nice and take turns in our draft.
08-22-11, 05:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,344
Posted By JMarino

Thanks for the suggestions. We will try to...

Thanks for the suggestions. We will try to implement them and see what works best for us.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,065
Posted By JMarino

The Blazing Saddles Century - North Shore...

The Blazing Saddles Century - North Shore cyclists. One the Co-Motion tandem. Our quickest one to date. Interesting that our last lap was nearly as fast as the first.
...
08-12-11, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,344
Posted By JMarino

Ideal mixed tandem and single bike paceline organization

Hi, been a member for a while, but don't post much. Here is something I haven't seen discussed.

My wife/stoker ride our tandem nearly all the time with single bikes and have figured out the best...
09-07-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,508
Posted By JMarino

Ooops. Well I feel awkward now. Enjoy the ride...

Ooops. Well I feel awkward now. Enjoy the ride everyone. We're looking forward to seeing the lighthouses on this end of the country.
09-06-10, 05:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,508
Posted By JMarino

Ok, so I assume we are talking about the Maine...

Ok, so I assume we are talking about the Maine Lighthouse Century. So, if I am correct, Kathy and I will be there, too. We are on our Silver / Blue Co-Mo. We'll be there with some friends on singles,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,065
Posted By JMarino

Ok, here is a try:...

Ok, here is a try: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/34633953

This was my wife and I last night on our Co-Motion Tandem on our favorite evening ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-10, 07:37 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 5,426
Posted By JMarino

We run a 54/42/30 with 12-27 12-speed on our...

We run a 54/42/30 with 12-27 12-speed on our Co-Motion Supremo Tandem. Would love to convert that triple to a double some day...
06-09-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,048
Posted By JMarino

I'd second the NSC - North Shore Cyclist rides...

I'd second the NSC - North Shore Cyclist rides (www.nscyc.org). Kathy and I do both the recurring and the Sundays rides on a regular basis. We'd love some tandem company!
04-01-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,205
Posted By JMarino

Here's two of us. The first one is also in the...

Here's two of us. The first one is also in the 2008 Co-Mo catalog. This was taken during the GEORGE STREET BIKE CHALLENGE FOR MAJOR TAYLOR, on July 29, 2007 in Worcester, Mass. It is an uphill time...
08-24-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,446
Posted By JMarino

We use a pair of Michelin Pro Race 2 700x25 on...

We use a pair of Michelin Pro Race 2 700x25 on our Co-Mo Supremo. They work quite well. Yes, we do have to let the air out of them to get them through the Dura-Ace brakes though. It's not a big deal...
03-14-07, 04:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,920
Posted By JMarino

Our 2006 Supremo. Notice the top tube?

Our 2006 Supremo. Notice the top tube?
06-03-06, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 762
Posted By JMarino

Eastern Tandem Rally, Aug 11-13

Hello All,

This year the Eastern Tandem Rally will be held in our backyards. Scheduled for August 11-13, the rides will feature plenty of tree-covered roads and nice views of town squares and...
04-21-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,787
Posted By JMarino

Here's our new CoMo Supremo. Custom size. Carbon...

Here's our new CoMo Supremo. Custom size. Carbon fork, cranks, seatposts, steel frame. Interesting top tube huh? Joe
03-09-06, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 601
Posted By JMarino

My visually impaired wife and I ride a lot, too....

My visually impaired wife and I ride a lot, too. After just selling our Burley Rumba, we are waiting patiently for our new Co-Motion Supremo. I wonder how many teams with visually impaired stokers...
03-03-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By JMarino

My wife and I just ordered a Co-Mot, too. Ours is...

My wife and I just ordered a Co-Mot, too. Ours is going to be a sized Co-Mo Supremo. Silver over midnight blue fade, rolf wheels, carbon bits, and more. Can't wait either. Now all we have to do is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-05, 12:40 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 13,520
Posted By JMarino

I work for a residential developer in Lexington...

I work for a residential developer in Lexington MA taking care of permiting and acquistions, and my wife, the Stoker on the tandem, is an accountant.
09-21-05, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By JMarino

We use a regular (non-clip) "nashbar" style...

We use a regular (non-clip) "nashbar" style saddle bag under the captain's saddle. It puts it in perfect position for the Stoker to get at.
09-13-05, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,292
Posted By JMarino

We ride our tandem on Saturday and Sunday -...

We ride our tandem on Saturday and Sunday - averaging 40 - 50 miles in a day. We also ride 15 mile fitness ride at max speed on Tuesday, and I get to ride my single on Thursday nights. My stoker/wife...
09-06-05, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,056
Posted By JMarino

My wife and I have one. Ours is a 2004 model, now...

My wife and I have one. Ours is a 2004 model, now with about 2000 miles on it. It is our first. Ours is stock except for a thudbuster stoker post and pedals.

While it's not the lightest tandem...
07-30-05, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By JMarino

My wife Kathy and I will be there. We're from...

My wife Kathy and I will be there. We're from North Andover MA. We'll be on our silver Burley Rumba. Joe
03-13-05, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By JMarino

Eastern Tandem Rally?

Hi,

My wife and I are signed up for the Eastern Tandem Rally http://www.easterntandemrally.org/ (August 5 to Sunday August 7). Has anyone been to one? Anyone from Massachusetts going?

Thanks!
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