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Forum: Touring
09-29-23, 01:49 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,422
Posted By antmaster5000

From our recent tour from Amsterdam to Barcelona...

From our recent tour from Amsterdam to Barcelona :)
Forum: Touring
08-22-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 844
Posted By antmaster5000

This is amazing! Your route through France is...

This is amazing! Your route through France is almost identical to what we are planning (assuming you were following the Rhone). Okay, this is convincing me to bring our fenders. We currently do have...
Forum: Touring
08-21-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 844
Posted By antmaster5000

This is exactly my dilemma! That is a good point....

This is exactly my dilemma! That is a good point. I would hate to be wasteful and buy one-time-use fenders but maybe I can find a place to donate them at the end of our journey if we do buy some.
Forum: Touring
08-21-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 844
Posted By antmaster5000

Ending in Barcelona, riding West from...

Ending in Barcelona, riding West from Montepellier. I think I am less worried about rain in Spain compared to the Northern countries but that is not based on much.
Forum: Touring
08-21-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 844
Posted By antmaster5000

Sound advice. I did a 2 month tour down the West...

Sound advice. I did a 2 month tour down the West Coast a while back and had fenders the whole way. Only really needed them for one day, and even then I would have been find without them. However this...
Forum: Touring
08-21-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 844
Posted By antmaster5000

Holland, Belgium, France, and Spain in September- Fenders?

Hello! My wife and I are planning our honey moon ride of approx 1100 miles through the aforementioned countries in September. We have a route planned of mostly EV and other established routes and are...
03-22-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Beautiful. How do you like the Gevenalle...

Beautiful. How do you like the Gevenalle shifters? As a long time bar end convert I've been tempted by them.
Forum: Touring
02-19-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 316
Posted By antmaster5000

Planning to ride Amsterdam -> Barcelona in September, looking for route critique

Hi! My wife and I are planning a month long tour this September where we will be traveling from the US with our tandem. This will be our first time in Europe but we have done a good amount of...
01-16-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,081
Posted By antmaster5000

What do you guys think for 26" tires? I am 150lbs...

What do you guys think for 26" tires? I am 150lbs and stoker is 140. We are riding a pretty heavy touring tandem w/ couplers + frame bags (estimated like 40-50lbs?).

For the last year we've been...
09-28-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 668,619
Posted By antmaster5000

Hey we finally have a picture for this thread! We...

Hey we finally have a picture for this thread! We did a small organized ride the day after our wedding reception. This is us riding back to our hotel on our trusty Rodriguez :)
07-10-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,367
Posted By antmaster5000

Awesome bike- how do you like the rear disc brake?

Awesome bike- how do you like the rear disc brake?
05-15-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Beautiful! Have been VERY tempted to grab a...

Beautiful! Have been VERY tempted to grab a fogcutter frameset and transfer all my parts over from my carbon diamondback. The steel suits me and I love all the mounts. Also I love the black carbon...
05-09-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,345
Posted By antmaster5000

Bikepacking has gone too far

Bikepacking has gone too far
04-16-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,912
Posted By antmaster5000

I'm using these too and they're great. Couldn't...

I'm using these too and they're great. Couldn't get much more rise from the stem and the bars put me just where I need to be.
04-15-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,367
Posted By antmaster5000

Beautiful tandem. Looks fast :)

Beautiful tandem. Looks fast :)
04-10-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,367
Posted By antmaster5000

So far the brakes feel real good! They are...

So far the brakes feel real good! They are Rodriguez Patented "Big Squeeze" brakes (https://www.rodbikes.com/articles/bigsqueeze.html) and stopping has not been an issue at all. They are rather...
04-09-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,367
Posted By antmaster5000

New tandem built by Rodriguez Bikes in Seattle....

New tandem built by Rodriguez Bikes in Seattle. The whole process took a few months from start to finish but we could not be happier. Planning on taking this overseas to Europe for our honeymoon...
03-24-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,912
Posted By antmaster5000

Very cool. How do you like the shifters?

Very cool. How do you like the shifters?
03-02-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,367
Posted By antmaster5000

Love it! Always cool seeing the different...

Love it! Always cool seeing the different variations that people go through.
02-27-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,345
Posted By antmaster5000

This is amazing haha

This is amazing haha
01-26-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,367
Posted By antmaster5000

Very interesting idea having the stoker shift....

Very interesting idea having the stoker shift. Does the captain need to communicate for certain shifting situations that you might not be able to see? You would have a lot less cable distance with...
01-15-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,367
Posted By antmaster5000

Love these sunny winter days

Love these sunny winter days
12-19-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,547
Posted By antmaster5000

Man would I love this in the states. Haven't...

Man would I love this in the states. Haven't found a bus or train service in the greater region that accommodates tandems, although with couplers I imagine I can break it down and rig something...
Forum: Touring
12-18-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 458,883
Posted By antmaster5000

Copying my post from the tandem subforum- ...

Copying my post from the tandem subforum-
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/1243876-one-way-touring-w-couplers.html

Hey all- the SO and I have gotten into tandem riding over this last...
12-18-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,547
Posted By antmaster5000

One Way Touring w/ Couplers

Hey all- the SO and I have gotten into tandem riding over this last year (has been a godsend for us) and are looking to have Rodriguez built up with couplers for traveling. One thing that I can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,401,785
Posted By antmaster5000

My BMC with Zipp 303s. Fun and fast bike.

My BMC with Zipp 303s. Fun and fast bike.
10-31-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Damn- that fork is sick. Might look into one for...

Damn- that fork is sick. Might look into one for my gravel rig.
09-20-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,483
Posted By antmaster5000

Very cool bike! Love the salsa stem and really...

Very cool bike! Love the salsa stem and really cool (weird?) that you didn't have to adjust anything.
Forum: Touring
09-17-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,422
Posted By antmaster5000

Really cool setup! How do you like those bars?...

Really cool setup! How do you like those bars? The drops look pretty unusable but the hoods look very comfy. I'm intrigued. Also very cool drivetrain. Big ring and a very small ring.

Also what's...
09-08-21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Love it.

Love it.
08-09-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,912
Posted By antmaster5000

Drop bar adventure tandem :)

Drop bar adventure tandem :)
06-06-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,912
Posted By antmaster5000

In need of help. Any recommendations on drop bars...

In need of help. Any recommendations on drop bars that are 25.4mm clamp and 42mm wide (hood to hood)? Really wanted to go with one of the nitto rando bars but they are all too narrow at the hoods....
06-06-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,939
Posted By antmaster5000

In need of help. Any recommendations on drop bars...

In need of help. Any recommendations on drop bars that are 25.4mm clamp and 42mm wide (hood to hood)? Really wanted to go with one of the nitto rando bars but they are all too narrow at the hoods....
05-12-21, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,939
Posted By antmaster5000

This counts right?

This counts right?
04-30-21, 05:31 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,367
Posted By antmaster5000

https://i.imgur.com/YeJyq8K.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/YeJyq8K.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/e5eHxYg.jpg

Gary Fisher Gemini. Just had the bottom brackets serviced, replaced some cables/housing, new tires, and some pink cockpits. Excited...
04-21-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

ive been toying with the idea of moving...

ive been toying with the idea of moving everything from my carbon rig to one of these framesets for all the additional mounts.. you are tempting me
01-04-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Wow, I think this bike is exactly what I'm...

Wow, I think this bike is exactly what I'm looking for. Looking at the geo they think it could handle up to 650b x 47mm tires, too. Sent Soma an email asking if they have a waiting list or something...
12-10-20, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,869
Posted By antmaster5000

I'm curious if anyone has tried these with 650b...

I'm curious if anyone has tried these with 650b wheels. Also have 650b x 47mm and these would be perfect for my bike.
11-03-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,345
Posted By antmaster5000

I think this all the time. There needs to be more...

I think this all the time. There needs to be more education about proper fit
10-06-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

https://i.redd.it/hp07mc53jdr51.jpg Finally...

https://i.redd.it/hp07mc53jdr51.jpg
Finally content with the build, i just got the bike fit by a local fitter. Ended up going with a wider saddle and a longer reach stem. Super plush ride! Love the...
09-10-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By antmaster5000

i'd have a hard time not buying this if it was...

i'd have a hard time not buying this if it was local
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,401,785
Posted By antmaster5000

https://i.imgur.com/cGApTWf.jpg Made some...

https://i.imgur.com/cGApTWf.jpg

Made some small changes to the BMC over the last couple months (stem, bags). Now to ignore my better judgement and get a wheelset...
06-29-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By antmaster5000

I own this same bike and absolutely adore it.

I own this same bike and absolutely adore it.
06-10-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Beautiful.

Beautiful.
05-30-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Worth it? Currently running the stock HED Tomcats...

Worth it? Currently running the stock HED Tomcats on my Diamondback Haanjo and I really like the look of these.
05-26-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Didn't even know that I wanted that frameset....

Didn't even know that I wanted that frameset. Awesome bike. What's the wheelset?
04-17-20, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,694
Posted By antmaster5000

Nice - what size tires?

Nice - what size tires?
04-05-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,165
Posted By antmaster5000

Awesome build. Let me guess on the photos.....

Awesome build. Let me guess on the photos.. Bainbridge Island?
03-14-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By antmaster5000

That paint job looks almost exactly like my...

That paint job looks almost exactly like my Centurion ProTour
03-12-20, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,939
Posted By antmaster5000

Badass. You have any shots of the whole bike?

Badass. You have any shots of the whole bike?
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