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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,376
Posted By TigerMom

Worry about communicating as a tandem team first

Before worrying about getting faster on a lighter tandem, worry about coordinating together and safety and overall happiness of the tandem team.

During our maiden voyage, we almost fell just...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,965
Posted By TigerMom

Masher vs Spinner cadence

Although my husband and I like to tandem 45degrees out of phase, I think your stoker’s power output problem on the “tandem vs her solo bike” is a cadence issue.

Following the “stoker is always...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-03-18, 10:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,011
Posted By TigerMom

Thudbuster worked great for me to smoothing out...

Thudbuster worked great for me to smoothing out the road/ruts. But the Thudbuster definitely bobbed whenever I pedaled hard uphill.

The Tamer Pivot Plus does not bob whenever I pedal hard, but,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-15-18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,237
Posted By TigerMom

Since the bike needs to fit on a boat and you say...

Since the bike needs to fit on a boat and you say that you bike less than 10miles and at low speeds, you should consider a used folding tandem with the small wheels.

Consider a used Bike Friday...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-23-17, 09:52 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

1) We have a 2x11 that can handle a 11-40t rear...

1) We have a 2x11 that can handle a 11-40t rear casstte. Based on what I read about your biking preference, a 52/36T front chain ring paired with 11-40t rear cassette will give you more climbing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-21-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

We literally have only had a chance to ride our...

We literally have only had a chance to ride our new tandem once since we just got it from the bike shop. So, we wanted to do a few more rides before we bring in all our problems to the bike shop at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-20-17, 10:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

My new size small Santana Escape Scandium Tandem...

My new size small Santana Escape Scandium Tandem for my 5ft7in husband Captain and 5ft 1inch stoker self! As you can see, I barely fit the size small tandem and, luckily, didn't need to go the custom...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-14-17, 10:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

584499 Dear Helpful Bike Forum Members, ...

584499

Dear Helpful Bike Forum Members,

Here is my lovely new Santana Escape tandem (made of Scandium) size small with Pro Build with rear disk brake and front caliper brakes. It weighs 28...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-11-17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,865
Posted By TigerMom

I had the exact same problem

I had the same problem. So, I called TamerUSA today to confirm what a cyclist should experience on the Tamer Pivot Plus.

If the Tamer Pivot Plus Suspension post goes all the way down after a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-17, 01:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

If I was Captain, I would definitely have to go...

If I was Captain, I would definitely have to go the Custom route ;). But even as a stoker, I am concerned about standover. I don't want to worry about jamming myself on the top tube when I stand...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-17, 12:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,610
Posted By TigerMom

Really great Titanium bike you bought. We test...

Really great Titanium bike you bought. We test rode a size small similar to this the other day. It was smooooth! I didn't even need a stoker suspension post. Congrats! I will post mine up when we...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-06-17, 04:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

Well, we finally tested the demo 2017 Size Small...

Well, we finally tested the demo 2017 Size Small Titanium tandem 2x11 (50/34T with 11-36tcassette) from Santana.
1) Size small definitely fits my 5ft 7in husband (Captain) who has short legs. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-01-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

My standover is around 70cm. Supposedly, size...

My standover is around 70cm. Supposedly, size small is supposed to fit down to someone with 65cm standover

Per my bike salesman: "What I told you was that the new Escape model will have at least...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-31-17, 09:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

Wow! That is crazy low standover for both the...

Wow! That is crazy low standover for both the Captain and the stoker! I'm crossing my fingers that I don't need to go custom for the Santana since it's going to cost extra money. In one week, I'll...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-25-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

The Santana Escape that I'm interested in also...

The Santana Escape that I'm interested in also does not have a lateral tube.

I think I'm still going to choose the Santana over Co-Motion for the following reasons:
1) Supposedly, the Santana...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

Thank you everyone for your thoughts. This has...

Thank you everyone for your thoughts. This has greatly helped me in the Pros and Cons ideas

mtseymour:

In regards to the Sweet 16 wheels. These wheels are in the standard tandem. The...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

No, we haven't reached 38mph on a 2% downgrade...

No, we haven't reached 38mph on a 2% downgrade yet. But, I think both of us are more "pedal mashers" instead of pedal spinners. We both seem to have more of a mountain biking cadence rather than a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-16-17, 06:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

We had to return our Cannondale Road tandem 2...

We had to return our Cannondale Road tandem 2 that we bought used. We had a triple front 52T/39T/30T with a 11-34 rear cassette. But, we just could not shift to the granny 30T front chain ring at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-16-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

For our single bikes, we use the 50/34 front...

For our single bikes, we use the 50/34 front chain ring. However, on the Tandem, we run out of hard gears on the mild 2% grade downhills/flats with 52T front chain ring and 11t rear cassette. So,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-17, 10:19 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

Do you mean jumping from the 52T to 36T or do you...

Do you mean jumping from the 52T to 36T or do you mean the rear cassette? Would a 10-40 rear cassette be better?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,066
Posted By TigerMom

52T/36T Crankset with 10-42t rear cassette

I'm about to buy a new Santana road tandem. The bike shop double checked with the Santana manufacturer. They said that they can do a 2x11 Ultegra 52T/36T front crankset paired with a 10-42t rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-17, 01:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 36,646
Posted By TigerMom

Thanks for letting us know that Wickwerks has a...

Thanks for letting us know that Wickwerks has a double chain ring that uses 53/34!

My tandem has a triple Ultra (52/39/30T) and is NOT shifting to the smallest 30T chain ring on an uphill (even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 36,646
Posted By TigerMom

thanks. This totally helps to know this part...

thanks. This totally helps to know this part exists jamesdak!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-19-17, 08:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,917
Posted By TigerMom

Just curious as to the approximate price that...

Just curious as to the approximate price that changing the Triple to Di2 cost you?

I'm hoping SRAM comes out with the 1x 12 speed system for road bikes with drop bars sooner rather than later. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-19-17, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,072
Posted By TigerMom

I'm a 2 ride newbie to the Tandem world. But, I...

I'm a 2 ride newbie to the Tandem world. But, I do have a Thudbuster on my stoker seat post which works great! Accidentally sitting when hubby went up a drive way on the tandem....no problem for my...
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