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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-09-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,668
Posted By Possum Roadkill

If you knew how much a live motion capture system...

If you knew how much a live motion capture system costs, $350 might not seem so expensive. This is the price that Retül recommends. The shop I work at was charging half that for a motion capture fit...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-05-15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,481
Posted By Possum Roadkill

It could be this, or it could be that your stem...

It could be this, or it could be that your stem is too long or too low as well. If your stem is too long and you try to move your saddle forward to compensate, you're going to move your center of...
Forum: Touring
09-05-15, 02:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,049
Posted By Possum Roadkill

I don't own a car either although my sweetheart...

I don't own a car either although my sweetheart does. Actually, there were four support vehicles, but I had to share them with about thirty other riders. This was on the last tour that I did on...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-05-15, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,828
Posted By Possum Roadkill

For years all that was available for racing bikes...

For years all that was available for racing bikes were men's bicycles. You'd put a shorter stem or higher rise stem on it and it would be fine. As already mentioned, women bikes are shorter...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-05-15, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,668
Posted By Possum Roadkill

You don't just want a basic fit. What you really...

You don't just want a basic fit. What you really want is to not be in pain anymore. If your bike has already had a basic fit then maybe another "basic fit" isn't going to solve the problem. I...
Forum: Touring
09-05-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By Possum Roadkill

With a loop touring trip that begins from your...

With a loop touring trip that begins from your home, there's this sense of accomplishing the whole thing without the use of any motorized vehicles. You also don't need to worry about all the...
Forum: Touring
09-05-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,049
Posted By Possum Roadkill

If touring carrying our gear, I'll carry a...

If touring carrying our gear, I'll carry a folding tire as a spare. I prefer to use steel beaded tires, especially while carrying extra weight on the bike, but not sure how I would manage to pack a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-15, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By Possum Roadkill

So, this wasn't on a tandem, but: Some years...

So, this wasn't on a tandem, but:
Some years ago, I was regularly riding some Tuesday/Thursday race pace training rides. On one of the rides, I stopped to get a candy bar for a little extra energy....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,511
Posted By Possum Roadkill

It's better off that you don't mess with drilling...

It's better off that you don't mess with drilling into a fork even if the hole is in the right place. Your fork fails later due to manufacturing defect, the lawyers are going to still claim it was...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-15, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,176
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Years ago I experimented with using wax on...

Years ago I experimented with using wax on chains. It was really quiet, however wore of the chain way too quickly when I used just regular paraffin. I had better luck using ski wax. I think the...
Forum: Touring
09-03-15, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,531
Posted By Possum Roadkill

I had a friend ask me about this model so I took...

I had a friend ask me about this model so I took a close look at it compared to the 800/810 models. I didn't really notice any additional options, just missing options compared to the 810 and the...
Forum: Touring
09-02-15, 11:47 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 45,665
Posted By Possum Roadkill

1. That should work well. As long as you can set...

1. That should work well. As long as you can set the pace of your tours to your liking. The supported tour I did recently was not that laid back, although at least we didn't need to carry our gear.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,867
Posted By Possum Roadkill

One year, after being taunted by fellow tandem...

One year, after being taunted by fellow tandem riders that felt we would be unable to participate in the last club time trial due to a particularly tough ride we had just completed, I went out and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,127
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Shimano claims that they haven't seen any...

Shimano claims that they haven't seen any additional failures in the road version, the article seems to indicate some similar mountain brakes have had issues. The TRP I am now running had recalls...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,712
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Using Garmin 1000 sensors successfully with the...

Using Garmin 1000 sensors successfully with the 1000 and an 800. I do have problems getting the sensors to be read by the 1000 if I turn it off during a ride, but believe this is unrelated to sharing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,127
Posted By Possum Roadkill

What I heard years ago was the the Formula was...

What I heard years ago was the the Formula was the only brake where the manufacturer did not recommend against installing on a tandem. They were awful to adjust and always felt much worse than any of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-25-15, 11:03 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,127
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Did I just mention the Shimano brake as an...

Did I just mention the Shimano brake as an example of how things might be looking up for us tandem riders wanting to run hydraulic brake systems??
Shimano R785 road hydraulic disc caliper failure -...
Forum: Touring
08-25-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 45,665
Posted By Possum Roadkill

All I really suggest is give all options a chance...

All I really suggest is give all options a chance since you don't know which is better for you until you try it for yourself. I still think that the Bosco bar does not vary hand pressure like a drop...
Forum: Touring
08-25-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 45,665
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Some things to consider when opting for a more...

Some things to consider when opting for a more upright riding position:
1. There will be more weight on the saddle. I'm not saying this to discourage you, but just to let you know that you will...
Forum: Touring
08-25-15, 11:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,072
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Short Answer (Assuming you already have a bike...

Short Answer (Assuming you already have a bike with a cycle computer on it):
When you finish your bike rides, which number on your cycle computer do you look at first, distance or speed?

Long...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-15, 11:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,664
Posted By Possum Roadkill

So, you're riding down this narrow road, maybe...

So, you're riding down this narrow road, maybe going downhill, so you're not going all that slow, or at least you wouldn't be but you're pulled all the way to the right where the pavement is rough...
Forum: Touring
08-24-15, 11:24 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,648
Posted By Possum Roadkill

On a supported tour recently finished averaging...

On a supported tour recently finished averaging 100 miles a day.

Q: So, this is like one of those century rides?
A: Yeah. Yesterday was like one of those century rides too. Day before...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-24-15, 10:11 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,127
Posted By Possum Roadkill

"Old" in bike tech is about 2 years, in...

"Old" in bike tech is about 2 years, in computers, it's about a week. :)
I'm still a little cautious about the idea of running hydraulics. I've heard about issues with brake fluid heating on long...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-23-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,197
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Don't feel bad if you have to call on SAG, that's...

Don't feel bad if you have to call on SAG, that's what they are there for. If you haven't trained in some hills, it's a possibility. You should still do the ride though, you may surprise yourself....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-15, 02:19 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 118,668
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Haven't been on here for awhile, but here it is....

Haven't been on here for awhile, but here it is. "What's your tandem weigh forum post, still going strong." One of the tandems I ride is a Santana Team Scandium that weighs about 32 pounds, however a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-15, 02:10 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,127
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Here's a little trick I've discovered with...

Here's a little trick I've discovered with getting a little better braking performance with the TRP brakes which might work as well for other models as well. The old trick for Avids was to add a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-15, 01:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
Posted By Possum Roadkill

I can burn up a set of organic pads on a tandem...

I can burn up a set of organic pads on a tandem with only a few long descents. You put organic pads on a heavier teams bike, they might not make to the bottom of the hill before failing due to wear....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-15, 01:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,478
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Purchased a Co-Motion Equator with belt drive on...

Purchased a Co-Motion Equator with belt drive on both the timing and drive. A couple things have changed since the belts were first released that I think makes putting a belt on a bike not designed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-12, 08:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,328
Posted By Possum Roadkill

The ABS noodle on the front brake definitely...

The ABS noodle on the front brake definitely makes it impossible to adjust the front brake so you don't hit your fingers although you shouldn't be hitting your front brakes that hard while riding. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,328
Posted By Possum Roadkill

The mechanic may have incorrectly conveyed what...

The mechanic may have incorrectly conveyed what he wanted to explain to you. Most levers I have seen come on bikes that are adjustable come set all the way out, so they would not be able to adjust...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,600
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Yes, we climbed the dirt road. We did the descent...

Yes, we climbed the dirt road. We did the descent coming in on the other side, which is paved. Last I heard, the waterfall too high. It's not a bad ride though to ride in just to the waterfall and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-16-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,600
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Camera is a GoPro HD Helmet Hero cam. It comes...

Camera is a GoPro HD Helmet Hero cam. It comes with a helmet mount but you can order a ches strap for it. The helmet mount doesn't look as nice unless you are following bikes or have it mounted so...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-16-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,600
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Part of our Spring tour to the coast on tandem....

Part of our Spring tour to the coast on tandem. Four tandems did the ride. This is the downhill after the climb out of Parkfield.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4yycypHaBg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 486
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Solvang Spring Double

Finally added video from the Solvang Spring Double to my page. Wanted to add music.

To visit, just click on the link below or paste the URL into your browser.

escapade...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,955
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Our tandem came with a suspension post that was a...

Our tandem came with a suspension post that was a bit noisy and stoker did feel that she was losing power from it. We sold it to some friends we ride with who used it to pummel us repeatedly on all...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-10, 09:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,145
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Mine was stable on fast downhills. I'm not sure...

Mine was stable on fast downhills. I'm not sure if this was a result of being more cautious on downhills or not. I felt it was less complicated in some ways as well. If you stop somewhere and just...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-10, 09:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,819
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Some videos I have seen where both riders were...

Some videos I have seen where both riders were male had the stronger rider sitting on the back. The reasoning being that the stronger rider should be more directly attached to the drivetrain. When we...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,819
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Some videos I have seen where both riders were...

Some videos I have seen where both riders were male had the stronger rider sitting on the back. The reasoning being that the stronger rider should be more directly attached to the drivetrain. When we...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-10, 08:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,870
Posted By Possum Roadkill

I have an 11-28 and 11-34, swapping them out...

I have an 11-28 and 11-34, swapping them out depending on the ride conditions. The 11-28 gear choices are better, but not just because of the overall range, but because Shimano makes the spacing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-10, 01:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 915
Posted By Possum Roadkill

I'm holding on to mine and it's nowhere near...

I'm holding on to mine and it's nowhere near gently used anymore. The cassette worked better for me with DA shifters than it did with Ultegra. It was unacceptable, in my opinion, with the Ultegra,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,124
Posted By Possum Roadkill

This reminds me of a Calfee dragonfly that I had...

This reminds me of a Calfee dragonfly that I had seen after it had been flown on a plane. Inspectors at the airport had carefully unpacked the bike from it's shipping container and then carefully...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,145
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Recently did my first un-supported "mini" tour. ...

Recently did my first un-supported "mini" tour. I've had a B.O.B. trailer for years I've been wanting to put to the test touring, however it had only been used for grocery shopping previously. If...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-12-10, 11:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,684
Posted By Possum Roadkill

I'll be posting more rides here: ...

I'll be posting more rides here:

http://web.me.com/tomalperin/escapade/Journal/Journal.html

I just put up some video from a spring tour to the coast and will be adding the Solvang Spring Double...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-10, 12:27 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,148
Posted By Possum Roadkill

B.O.B. Santana yoke. Tested out riding from...

B.O.B. Santana yoke. Tested out riding from Fresno to Capitola and then back. First time I've had the opportunity to do an unsupported ride like this. Whew!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-05-10, 07:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,266
Posted By Possum Roadkill

Fastest 10 mile time trial on the tandem was just...

Fastest 10 mile time trial on the tandem was just over 25mph. Fastest double century was 18.4mph. Did the first 100 at right about 1 hour, however was the STP and that is a pretty flat course. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-19-09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,600
Posted By Possum Roadkill

I hadn't seen this one until recently. It was...

I hadn't seen this one until recently. It was taken during the Davis Double.

http://web.mac.com/tomalperin/99280004.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-19-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By Possum Roadkill

At the first bike shop I worked at, there was a...

At the first bike shop I worked at, there was a storage unit opposite the shop. When we needed to transport bikes from storage to the shop, we would ride one over while holding onto a second to speed...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-08, 12:02 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 23,638
Posted By Possum Roadkill

A loud voice and some knowledge of dog psychology...

A loud voice and some knowledge of dog psychology is the best weapon you have.

I agree, however, have a little more input on dog psychology. What you pointed out about dogs viewing us as part of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-17-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,180
Posted By Possum Roadkill

I'm sorry but I am not sure we are talking about...

I'm sorry but I am not sure we are talking about the same product. The unit I am suggesting does not have a talk button. This is not a walki-talki. This is a full duplex {no press button to talk}....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,180
Posted By Possum Roadkill

however with the present technology and price...

however with the present technology and price constraints {getting something to market at a reasonable cost} this one will do what no others will do.

However if the device fails to perform the...
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