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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-09-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,468
Posted By quemazon

On the topic of rear spacing for older Santanas,...

On the topic of rear spacing for older Santanas, it's worth noting that "Boost QR" hubs have 141mm spacing, and could be used to build-up modern wheels for those older bikes. They are inexpensive and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,738
Posted By quemazon

My tandem fits fine on a standard rear rack. If...

My tandem fits fine on a standard rear rack. If I'm driving through light traffic, I usually leave the wheels on. If I'm going through moderate traffic, I'll remove the front wheel. If I'm going on a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-31-19, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By quemazon

Yeah, I'd call that about a 110mm. I replaced my...

Yeah, I'd call that about a 110mm. I replaced my santa 110mm stem a few months ago with an 80mm, 30deg riser. It's much more comfortable. I also replaced the bars with Salsa cowchippers, and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-24-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,426
Posted By quemazon

What year is your tandem? Some of the Santanas...

What year is your tandem? Some of the Santanas around 2004 use 203mm discs (if you're lucky). I looked for 10" rotor alternatives (and found the same one you did), but eventually realized that my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,676
Posted By quemazon

Newer mountain bike hubs use boost spacing and...

Newer mountain bike hubs use boost spacing and thru-axles that have a 148mm spacing. But they also usually have replaceable end caps that allow you to use regular quick release skewers. This also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-19, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,578
Posted By quemazon

Interesting. What did you do to bed it in? Are...

Interesting. What did you do to bed it in? Are you using the stock brake pads? Did you use compressionless housing? Also did you do the throw adjustment as mention in the video?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-19, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,578
Posted By quemazon

Santana Arriva Disc Upgrade

I just upgraded our 2002 Arriva to a rear disc brake. I decided to cobble the parts together myself instead of purchasing a kit, and I wanted to document the parts and process in case anyone else is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,093
Posted By quemazon

I agree, and with higher temperature resistance,...

I agree, and with higher temperature resistance, perhaps the rim would have stayed together, unlike what happened in this case. But, a large part of the problem is heat dissipation. On long descents,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,093
Posted By quemazon

I agree with this assessment. The fact that...

I agree with this assessment. The fact that carbon is more of an insulator means that when you brake hard, quickly dumping a tremendous amount of thermal energy into the rims, the heat dissipation...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-04-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,562
Posted By quemazon

Yeah, I concur about trying a rental...

Yeah, I concur about trying a rental tandem--preferably with an upright sitting position and mountain-style handle bars (which is how they are usually set up). One caveat is that riding where you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,612
Posted By quemazon

Yeah I thought about that one too, but drilling...

Yeah I thought about that one too, but drilling them out can be a pain, and they don't really work as a stop (unless you're really careful). So I'll just use them as is (without the springs)....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,612
Posted By quemazon

Just a quick update--my plan to use the slotted...

Just a quick update--my plan to use the slotted barrel adjusters from brake levers was a no-go. Those are much larger diameter than the regular in-line adjusters. So, as suggested above, I removed...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,612
Posted By quemazon

Yeah, this looks more like what should be used....

Yeah, this looks more like what should be used. The cable stop on the santana is split--so that's good. But it's also threaded, which means the IRD adjuster wouldn't fit. I should be able to use a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-05-19, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,612
Posted By quemazon

Santana barrel adjusters -- why?

Why does Santana use cable stop barrel adjusters (in stead of in-line barrel adjusters)? With a coupled tandem, unscrewing the barrel adjusters is required...which means you'll have to re-adjust...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,327
Posted By quemazon

[Off topic] Bakerjw, it looks like you have one...

[Off topic] Bakerjw, it looks like you have one custom tandem with S&S couplers, and one Viaggio. It's possible that one of your bikes cost 5-10 times as much as the other. I also take it from your...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-10-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 989
Posted By quemazon

Burley Rivazza max tire size

I recently purchased a Rivazza and will be picking it up this weekend. I believe it was designed to be a light weight racing tandem, however I'd like to use it for some light touring. I want to put...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,166
Posted By quemazon

I was was considering an old santana but ended up...

I was was considering an old santana but ended up with a newer burley, so I won't be doing this upgrade. (I kind of wish I had an old Santana to fix up now, just for fun.) I measured my pine mountain...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-19, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,166
Posted By quemazon

Standard rear boost spacing with the through axle...

Standard rear boost spacing with the through axle is 148mm. When you change out the end caps to QR, it goes to 141mm. So, it is truly a 141mm hub, which is better than, essentially a 135mm hub. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,138
Posted By quemazon

Perhaps. But I would add that the only reason to...

Perhaps. But I would add that the only reason to get and pre-'90 tandem is because you'll be happy riding it as-is (with a tune-up) and don't plan to upgrade. (or because you just want an old santana...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,166
Posted By quemazon

I would think just the opposite. I doubt the...

I would think just the opposite. I doubt the spacing is held to better than +/- 1mm on the frame. Basically 141mm is likely well within tolerance. If anything it should create very minor...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,166
Posted By quemazon

Boost QR 141mm hubs for old tandems?

As I was going through the mental gymnastics of how to upgrade an old tandem, I came across "boost QR" hubs, which are used on some new mountain bikes. They are regular skewer quick release axles...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,258
Posted By quemazon

Yeah, I came to the same conclusion. It's fun to...

Yeah, I came to the same conclusion. It's fun to think about how you would upgrade an older tandem. But you can't just get some sti shifters and be done--you need a rear cassette, which needs a new...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,138
Posted By quemazon

The bike is actually an Amazon offering and from...

The bike is actually an Amazon offering and from most accounts has a decent aluminum frame. It isn't bottom of the barrel walmart stuff.

I know there is a lot of well-deserved good will for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,138
Posted By quemazon

I think the Santana would be capable and look...

I think the Santana would be capable and look classy. But, it would be much more difficult to repair or upgrade (things do eventually wear-out). The "Giordano" would likely win-out in some major ride...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,138
Posted By quemazon

Vintage quality vs new cheap--which is really better?

I'm looking at a stock '84 Santana Sovereign vs a new aluminum walmart-grade road tandem. They are basically the same price--$500. I feel like the initial advice is always to avoid the walmart crap...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,216
Posted By quemazon

I've read that using a 145mm hub on a 140mm steel...

I've read that using a 145mm hub on a 140mm steel frame works OK. Have you considered that?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-19, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,258
Posted By quemazon

1984 Santa Sovereign--worth it? Upgrade advice.

I found a Santana Sovereign locally for $500. It's in very nice condition and appears to be all original. I know that Santana is a premium builder and the frame has a lot of inherent "quality". But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,679
Posted By quemazon

It's not so much the economics as availability....

It's not so much the economics as availability. When I'm replacing the cables on a bike, I'd rather replace the lining in the noodle than order and wait for one (no LBS in my town). I guess I could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-09, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,679
Posted By quemazon

v-brake noodle liner replacement

Is there a way to replace the liner in v-brake noodles? I've seen them get worn-out and would like to replace the liner instead of the whole noodle. Anyone out there do this? Thanks.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-18-04, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,435
Posted By quemazon

Ya, I saw that too, and it looks pretty nice. Try...

Ya, I saw that too, and it looks pretty nice. Try to purchase one, though, and you'll find out the rest of the story...he's not making them any more.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-12-04, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,435
Posted By quemazon

Well, let's do some math...12V, 20W, means the...

Well, let's do some math...12V, 20W, means the resistance should be about 12^2/20 = 7.2 Ohms. You will be driving it at 14.4 V though, so your current should be 14.4/7.2 = 2 Amps. The power should...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-04, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,308
Posted By quemazon

No, but cable housing that isn't cut and prepared...

No, but cable housing that isn't cut and prepared properly (not necissarily trivial, BTW) certainly does have higher friction. Plus, any sealed ferrules and such will increase friction. The bottom...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-04, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,308
Posted By quemazon

I'd suggest drilling them out instead of cutting...

I'd suggest drilling them out instead of cutting them off. They work as great stays to run the housing through.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-04, 11:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,308
Posted By quemazon

That's understandable for the rear brake, but the...

That's understandable for the rear brake, but the shifters/derailleurs apply very little force on the cable housing so there is effectively no compression. Plus, those housings are made to be...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-04, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,308
Posted By quemazon

The bend that cable housing has to make to get to...

The bend that cable housing has to make to get to the rear derailleur causes a lot of friction and premature failure of the housing. The rollamajig solves this problem very nicely. It costs less than...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-04, 08:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,308
Posted By quemazon

Full cable housing + rollamajig = bliss

Why do most bike manufacturers still insist on bare cables everywhere? Every time a cable goes in and out of a housing there is a point of entry for dirt and moisture. Then to compensate, they came...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-05-04, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,435
Posted By quemazon

Kudos for salvaging old but capable equipment. A...

Kudos for salvaging old but capable equipment. A slightly more modern variation is to use one of those multimeters that has serial ouput. I have one from radio shack that cost $50. Automating the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-29-04, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,435
Posted By quemazon

Hi, please help me chose the correct lighting...

Hi, please help me chose the correct lighting setup. As I posted earlier, I bought a nice little 55W setup from Autozone, but I think I will return it. The main beam is a very tight and very bright...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-28-04, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,435
Posted By quemazon

For any of you out there who use 55W lights, do...

For any of you out there who use 55W lights, do oncoming vehicles ever flash their brights at you? How often? I bought a 55W setup from Autozone for $20 the other night, but I don't want to install...
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