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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,224
Posted By ferengii

LV2TNDM, We have a Co-motion Equator bought new...

LV2TNDM,
We have a Co-motion Equator bought new with a Rohloff hub and Gates belts. Unloaded, the tandem weighs about 38 pounds, and we’re a team total of 290 pounds. Loaded for touring about twice...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,224
Posted By ferengii

We’ve got 55,000 miles on our original belts, now...

We’ve got 55,000 miles on our original belts, now almost 8 years old on our coupled tandem and haven’t had any issues. We do a lot of overseas traveling and have packed it at least 30 or more times...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,849
Posted By ferengii

The Long Ride is an inspirational story!

Many years ago I had read about the book but couldn’t find it anywhere (the internet wasn’t around at the time), so I called all the bookstores in my area. No dice. In my travels for work I visited...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-05-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By ferengii

base2 has covered the braking questions - I’m...

base2 has covered the braking questions - I’m using the SRAM brifters that came with the Rohbox from Cycle Monkey.

We also heard back from Cycle Monkey regarding replacement springs, and they...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By ferengii

base2, it’s great to know there’s a real option -...

base2, it’s great to know there’s a real option - thanks for the PSA! We use a TRP HY/RD hydraulic brake on the front actuated by a manual cable pull - so yet another option.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By ferengii

😆 I added the pen to provide a size reference....

😆 I added the pen to provide a size reference. But we did consider a spring from a pen…
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By ferengii

I wanted to add an anecdote to the discussion....

I wanted to add an anecdote to the discussion. While cycle touring on the tandem in Germany and the Czech Republic in 2017, we came across an American couple riding their tandem. After the usual type...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By ferengii

Excellent postings on this narrow topic! I wanted...

Excellent postings on this narrow topic! I wanted to provide an update on my Rohbox after picking up the bike from the shop. Kevin, the mechanic/store owner, had not heard back from Cycle Monkey, so...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-03-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By ferengii

When we bought our coupled, Rohloff Co-Motion...

When we bought our coupled, Rohloff Co-Motion tandem in 2016, we had the Gebla shifter/Rohbox installed right away (we still have the original, unused Rohloff shifters). We’ve never had an issue with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By ferengii

We have hard cases and soft cases. I think the...

We have hard cases and soft cases. I think the hard cases are less likely to allow damage vs soft cases. We’ve also travelled with BOTH a hard & soft case (then on destination arrival in Frankfurt...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,744
Posted By ferengii

AND we’re now over 45,000 miles on our original...

AND we’re now over 45,000 miles on our original Gates belts on our Equator with no problems with belt or BBS.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-28-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By ferengii

We both have Wahoo mounts on the captain & stoker...

We both have Wahoo mounts on the captain & stoker bars (as well as on our singles) so that we can put our computers wherever needed. There’s no problem with stoker-located GPS devices. On tours, my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By ferengii

Looking forward to learning how it works for you!

Looking forward to learning how it works for you!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-04-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By ferengii

You use your regular brake cables, but the rear...

You use your regular brake cables, but the rear brake cable would require a cable splitter (on the regular brake cable) that unscrews easily - here’s a link to a photo: Cable splitters for S&S...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-04-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By ferengii

We use hydraulic brakes for just the front wheel...

We use hydraulic brakes for just the front wheel (TRP HY Road) which aren’t impacted by coupling/decoupling, with mechanical TRPs on the back, also not impacting coupling/decoupling. If you can also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,311
Posted By ferengii

Definitely distinctive paintwork- but I like it!...

Definitely distinctive paintwork- but I like it! You won’t be able to hide in the peleton.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-22, 05:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,524
Posted By ferengii

We have reservations for a self-contained (fully...

We have reservations for a self-contained (fully loaded panniers) September cyclotour in the Dordogne area (Sarlat and surrounding area). Using Komoot, we see that our planned rides have numerous...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-11-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,745
Posted By ferengii

We looked to replace our Sienna with the new...

We looked to replace our Sienna with the new model, but when I learned that the second row of seats were not removable, we dropped it from consideration. We transport multiple single bikes regularly...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,255
Posted By ferengii

We’ve also got 30,000 miles on our original belts...

We’ve also got 30,000 miles on our original belts and haven’t had any issues. None-the-less, we bought a spare set of belts when we bought the bike 7 years ago because a broken belt would definitely...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,208
Posted By ferengii

Starting Tandem Age: 82 Tandem Age so far: 122 ...

Starting Tandem Age: 82
Tandem Age so far: 122
Hopeful Tandem Age: 200
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-21-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,521
Posted By ferengii

[QUOTE=Bellman;22380771]feregii, I realize this...

[QUOTE=Bellman;22380771]feregii, I realize this is not a frame related query, but I am curious how long you've been using the Gebla shifting, how it's working out for you, and if there have been any...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-17-22, 08:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,521
Posted By ferengii

We tour on a Co-Motion Equator, which is a...

We tour on a Co-Motion Equator, which is a Speedster with a Rohloff hub. We don’t have the diagonal tube, but have never felt any flex. We extensively test rode a variety of tandems, several of which...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-10-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,020
Posted By ferengii

Alee is a real inspiration! As you say, he rides...

Alee is a real inspiration! As you say, he rides in extreme conditions compared to our rides. Living on the Colorado front range, we ride mostly in dry, sunny conditions, although we had rain...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,020
Posted By ferengii

Thanks for taking the time to share your...

Thanks for taking the time to share your post-ride thoughts and lessons learned! All are helpful and useful for anyone planning a long trip.

The chain wear surprised me! Our Rohloff tandem came...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-31-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,020
Posted By ferengii

We’d love to see your thoughts and learnings from...

We’d love to see your thoughts and learnings from such a fantastic trip! Well done!!!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,718
Posted By ferengii

Chainring bolts

We had a clicking noise when pedaling that turned out to be the chainring bolts. Using loctite and tightening using a torque wrench stopped the clicking. These things are really hard to identify (it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,744
Posted By ferengii

We’ve also run the belts looser than the Gates...

We’ve also run the belts looser than the Gates spec for fear of damaging the bottom brackets. So far, we have 28,000 miles on our 2016 Co-motion Equator (now the Speedster with Rohloff) with no...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,455
Posted By ferengii

The Saris rack has a rubber bottom and doesn’t...

The Saris rack has a rubber bottom and doesn’t slide on the folded sear material, so I put it in the van and take it out as needed. The tandem stretches from behind the console between the front...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,455
Posted By ferengii

we often load two tandems when we travel with our...

we often load two tandems when we travel with our tandem friends. That allows four people in the van (rear seats folded down) plus tandems down the middle. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,455
Posted By ferengii

We use the Saris Triple track: ...

We use the Saris Triple track:
https://www.saris.com/product/traps-triple
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-21, 05:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,455
Posted By ferengii

We use a Saris rack in our Sienna to transport...

We use a Saris rack in our Sienna to transport our Co-Motion tandem. There’s plenty of room and it takes about two-three minutes to load and unload the bike.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-12-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,776
Posted By ferengii

[/QUOTE] ...but had grown weary of the potential...

[/QUOTE] ...but had grown weary of the potential difficulties and stress ("will they take it this time? how much are they going to charge us?") associated with traveling with a full-sized uncoupled...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,653
Posted By ferengii

I particularly enjoy sitting on the seams in my...

I particularly enjoy sitting on the seams in my jeans while riding...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,471
Posted By ferengii

I’ll second the recommendation for the Sella...

I’ll second the recommendation for the Sella Anatomical saddles. After trying multiple saddles, this was finally the one that worked for me. It took about 100 miles to “break in”, vs many more miles...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,866
Posted By ferengii

We have had good durability and mileage with...

We have had good durability and mileage with Schwalbe Marathon Mondials. They’re good all-around road/trail tires and we have not experienced a puncture in over 20,000 miles of riding on them (not...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-21, 08:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,558
Posted By ferengii

You’ll need to zoom in a bit, but we tandem tour...

You’ll need to zoom in a bit, but we tandem tour with our friends on these Co-motion tandems. Our friends have the “Ice Blue” paint scheme, while we went with the “Champagne” color because it doesn’t...
Forum: Touring
03-01-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,609
Posted By ferengii

On our tandem, we’ve been using the Shimano M324...

On our tandem, we’ve been using the Shimano M324 which has a platform side and a cleat side. It’s been durable over 25,000 miles, and convenient for touring. Once we’ve reached our destination, after...
Forum: Touring
03-01-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 22,859
Posted By ferengii

We’ve had both the Road Morph G and the Lezyne...

We’ve had both the Road Morph G and the Lezyne for several years for our bikes. Our bike touring friends have had both as well. Both of us had trouble with the Lezyne pumps filling tires to 80 psi,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-01-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 913
Posted By ferengii

Try Swytch bike (UK) - just Google it.

Try Swytch bike (UK) - just Google it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-26-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,208
Posted By ferengii

Beginning Tandem Age: 82 Current Tandem Age: 130

Beginning Tandem Age: 82
Current Tandem Age: 130
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,849
Posted By ferengii

Miles From Nowhere is the book that inspired me...

Miles From Nowhere is the book that inspired me to become a cycle tourist - I highly recommend it as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,368
Posted By ferengii

The Sportsbasement website shows trainers in...

The Sportsbasement website shows trainers in stock, but you get a message that there aren’t any available if you try to place an order. A phone call confirmed that they are out of stock despite what...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-10-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,726
Posted By ferengii

We have both a Bilenky (couplers behind captain’s...

We have both a Bilenky (couplers behind captain’s seat tube) & Co-motion tandem (couplers in front of captain’s seat tube), and have travelled overseas extensively with both (not at the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,683
Posted By ferengii

Yes.

We absolutely have our masks with us as we ride our tandem. Instead of getting “She’s not pedaling”, we now hear “You’re not social distancing”. So we wear the masks since we can’t social distance...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,574
Posted By ferengii

L’Alpe d’Huez - on my trainer for a virtual bike...

L’Alpe d’Huez - on my trainer for a virtual bike race on FulGaz.

Otherwise, in real life, it was a non-descript hill in France on our touring tandem when the pedals just wouldn’t turn over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-19, 02:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,892
Posted By ferengii

A Rohloff hub - for long distance touring (on...

A Rohloff hub - for long distance touring (on tandem).
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