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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-18, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,232
Posted By plowhorse

I am also looking for a safe box to ship my...

I am also looking for a safe box to ship my non-coupled Calfee Tandem. Not having much luck finding anything online. Considering building my own case.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-14, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,006
Posted By plowhorse

Hey Twocicle, If you want to spend some time...

Hey Twocicle, If you want to spend some time outside of Phx (Estrella Mnt Ranch) PM me, I have a house there that is empty for the rest of the year.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-14, 06:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,985
Posted By plowhorse

I gotta say, we ride our Cannondale a lot, it is...

I gotta say, we ride our Cannondale a lot, it is such a versatile bike. We have used the bike for everything from racing, touring, rain riding, single track, gravel roads, etcc.. What a value, we...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Twocicle, you are spot on, for some reason my...

Twocicle, you are spot on, for some reason my brain always tells me it is degrees ;-) Thanks maybe this time I will remember.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-13-14, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,985
Posted By plowhorse

This thread started with riding fire roads...

This thread started with riding fire roads (gravel grinding), so I have quick story. This summer I converted my Cannondale Road tandem into a gravel bike by switching out the 700C wheels for 650B...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-13-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Lighting Cranks Praxis Rings (Outstanding, best...

Lighting Cranks
Praxis Rings (Outstanding, best shifting Tandem I have ever owned)
K-Edge Chain Catcher
Shimano Timing Chains with FSA rings
Bushnell Eccentric
IceTech Rotors (180) – Replacing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-10-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

416896 Sorry for the delayed picture of my...

416896

Sorry for the delayed picture of my Calfee build.. Been too busy riding all summer.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-31-14, 04:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,927
Posted By plowhorse

Thanks MRacing

Thanks MRacing
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,927
Posted By plowhorse

MRacing, thanks so much for trying to get me a...

MRacing, thanks so much for trying to get me a pic of the cable route. The specific area I would love to see is just back from the pic you posted of the stoker top tube. Is there a cable guide in the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-28-14, 07:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,927
Posted By plowhorse

MRacing, I can't really see in the pic but is...

MRacing, I can't really see in the pic but is there a cable guide in the middle of the stoker top tube that is incorporated in the frame ?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-25-14, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,927
Posted By plowhorse

Mracing, can you please post a pic of the stoker...

Mracing, can you please post a pic of the stoker top tube showing the hydraulic hose routing ?

Thanks,
JH
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-14, 07:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,099
Posted By plowhorse

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-14, 07:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,762
Posted By plowhorse

Eischman, The following is a carbon disc specific...

Eischman, The following is a carbon disc specific cross rim that will handle a wide tire. Hole count is 32.
http://whiskyparts.co/catalog/rims
No.7 30/25 Carbon Rim30mm depth - 25mm width / 32h /...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,183
Posted By plowhorse

My WI CLD hubs are being laced up right now. As...

My WI CLD hubs are being laced up right now. As soon I receive the frame from Calfee I will let you know my experience with thru axle and 135 spacing.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-14, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,099
Posted By plowhorse

Looking for options for a drop bar stoker hoods

Finishing up my Calfee build and was hoping there is a lighter option than Cane Creek stoker hoods that I have on my other tandems. I would to hear what folks are using on their drop bars ?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-14, 09:07 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Thanks Twocicle... I have decided to do a...

Thanks Twocicle...

I have decided to do a opaque cobalt blue vertical fade to translucent cobalt blue. Lettering will be the opposite of the color, so in the opaque area the lettering will be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-14, 07:28 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

I am pretty close to paint this week and I'm...

I am pretty close to paint this week and I'm looking for a picture from an existing Calfee owner of the shell logo painted in black or clear coat over nude (just the shell). I want to have the shell...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-15-14, 07:47 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

My frame has started at the Calfee shop. I have...

My frame has started at the Calfee shop. I have made two changes to my specs.

Changed the fork rake from 43 to 49.

Made the hardest decision and switched from a disc specific wide rim xc 29 to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-14, 07:50 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

I am not sure if you guys noticed I changed my...

I am not sure if you guys noticed I changed my rim choice from Enve SES 3.4 to Enve MTB 29 XC. I was wondering if anyone had thoughts that I may be limiting my tire size options using a 29'er rim ?...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Akexpress, can you post a picture of your bike. I...

Akexpress, can you post a picture of your bike. I want to see how your paint scheme looks. We are thinking about doing the Calfee badging in orange instead of the stock white decal. Also, not sure...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Just returned home from Santa Rosa, CA where I...

Just returned home from Santa Rosa, CA where I rode a Calfee demo tandem for the Wine Country Century. The trip couldn't have been better and everything went as planned. When I arrived at La Selva...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-29-14, 02:44 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

We have 3 tandems and the one we ride the most...

We have 3 tandems and the one we ride the most has a suspension post (stiff cdale) but she wants to try the calfee without one to start and go from there. She to has a favorite saddle (Prologo Kappa)...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-28-14, 05:04 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Ritterview, thanks for the heads up with your...

Ritterview, thanks for the heads up with your original post. I called Enve today and they told me the same story "only available to Cannondale". So I called Calfee and asked them to plead my case. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-28-14, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By plowhorse

Thanks guys, just rented a Dodge mini van for the...

Thanks guys, just rented a Dodge mini van for the trip.

Regards,
JH
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-28-14, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By plowhorse

Rental Vehicle Recommenation

Hi, I will be renting a vehicle this weekend to pickup a demo tandem at Calfee. Does anyone have a recommendation on what vehicle to rent that will make moving the tandem the easiest (taking off both...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-14, 09:20 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Twocicle, WI just updated their website last week...

Twocicle, WI just updated their website last week with their brand new CLD 12mm x 142. Link below.

White Industries - Disc Brake Rear Hubs (http://www.whiteind.com/mi6-disc-rear-hubs.html)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-14, 08:33 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Thanks for the great feedback. Twocicle - I...

Thanks for the great feedback.

Twocicle - I like the placement of your extra cage, that is being added to the build list.

Answers to the questions in this thread:

Thomson Masterpiece Post...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,275
Posted By plowhorse

Calfee Tandem Build

Hi, I have finally decided (95%) on my Tetra build that will start mid may at Calfee. I was wondering if the folks that are riding Calfee today would have any suggestions on water bottle mounts other...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-21-14, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By plowhorse

Does Wippermann make a master link that is...

Does Wippermann make a master link that is compatible with 11spd ?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,907
Posted By plowhorse

Just got home from being on the road all week,...

Just got home from being on the road all week, hope to pull together some pics and sizing later this weekend. To give you a rough idea of the sizing, Captain is 5'10" and Stoker is 5'8".
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-14, 10:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,907
Posted By plowhorse

Wow you guys are all kind of scary, I had totally...

Wow you guys are all kind of scary, I had totally forgotten about those pictures... got to admit, the bike is beautiful :-)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-06-14, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,907
Posted By plowhorse

Thanks Akexpress, just sent you an email with an...

Thanks Akexpress, just sent you an email with an attached pic.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-06-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,907
Posted By plowhorse

Trying to upload a picture but not having luck,...

Trying to upload a picture but not having luck, does it have anything to do with me being new to the forum?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-06-14, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,907
Posted By plowhorse

Editing post and adding Specs: Builder -...

Editing post and adding Specs:

Builder - William(Bill) Stevenson, Olympia WA

Frame - 2010 Fillet braised S3 True Temper

Fork - Alpha Q

Paint - Base coat powder, Liquid for Fade and Clear...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-06-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,907
Posted By plowhorse

How to determine the value of a used tandem ?

Hi, I am getting ready to sell a 2010 handbuilt tandem and I have no idea how to set the selling price. I understand that I'm not going to recover anything close to what I have invested, but would...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-03-14, 09:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,480
Posted By plowhorse

Twocicle, what a great informative post and it...

Twocicle, what a great informative post and it couldn't be more timely given the fact that I'm working on a Calfee build right now. I have a couple of questions:

1) Why TRP Sypre vs. Hy/RD or the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-14, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By plowhorse

Thanks Akexpress, I didn't know Santana had an 11...

Thanks Akexpress, I didn't know Santana had an 11 spd option.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-28-14, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By plowhorse

I agree that we may spin-out a 50 in a road race...

I agree that we may spin-out a 50 in a road race and or time trial, as JanMM stated, I can change out the rings easily on the lightning cranks... I am also hoping that Shimano brings out a 11 spd mtn...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-28-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By plowhorse

New Tandem Build - Would like input

Calfee Tetra with Thru Axle drop outs
Whiskey Carbon #9 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=9) road fork Thru Axle
Lightning Cranks 50/34
Gates Belt
Utegra DI2 11...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-26-14, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,259
Posted By plowhorse

Thanks for the clarification, I made a mistake on...

Thanks for the clarification, I made a mistake on my original post and I pasted in the Cross fork but I'm interested in the road fork. I'm hoping by the time I build my new tandem (mid May) that I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,259
Posted By plowhorse

Whiskey Carbon Thru Axle Disc Fork

I would like to know if anyone has experience with the Whiskey No.9 CARBON THRU AXLE CROSS FORK? I am working on a Calfee build and I have decided to run disc in the front and I like the benefits of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,325
Posted By plowhorse

I couldn't agree more. This will actually be our...

I couldn't agree more. This will actually be our 4th tandem and each stock frame has gotten closer to the right fit, but we are ready for a new tandem and the perfect fit.. These replies have really...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,325
Posted By plowhorse

Timing Belt versus Chain

Hi, I am getting ready to start a new Calfee tandem build this spring and I'm wondering how people feel about belts over a chain. Our team hasn't been fitted yet some I'm not sure we can run a belt...
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