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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Few month later check in. The bike is an...

Few month later check in.


The bike is an obvious upgrade over the last one. the fork is amazing, the frame is perfect and the wheels are great. Everyone already knows DI2 is flawless, the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-17, 06:57 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

a quick ride around the neighbourhood so far...

a quick ride around the neighbourhood so far makes it feel pretty stiff.... which is nice, my last tandem was a little flexy along the length of the top tube.


There is likely a happy medium...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-24-17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,360
Posted By shlammed

Whats great to me is the 50mm rake. that will be...

Whats great to me is the 50mm rake. that will be great for tandem use.
Enve specifically said with the last fork "no" to tandem use on an official note, but I know a few of you are using them...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-24-17, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,360
Posted By shlammed

their old road disc fork was only rated to 160mm.

their old road disc fork was only rated to 160mm.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-24-17, 07:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

The saint calipers are great so far. We don't...

The saint calipers are great so far. We don't live in any mountainous regions though so I probably wont be able to give feedback on their capacity.


I just used a normal Saint brake hose and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-20-17, 12:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Im using a Saint caliper in the front as well. ...

Im using a Saint caliper in the front as well.
As mentioned, you can see the routing quite well in the detailed rear shot. Are you asking for another picture of a different angle?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-20-17, 12:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Its a PF 30. the press fit. It was...

Its a PF 30. the press fit.


It was something I pulled from my last tandem. I cant remember exactly my reason with the last bike but its partially weight and tooling. To ream the hole for the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-19-17, 07:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

I bought the stoker stem off of Amazon ...

I bought the stoker stem off of Amazon


Captain BB I bought from the local bike shop. it is a ProblemSolver Pressfit eccentric. A very nice part.
Cables I bought from my local bike shop.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-17, 01:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

I was wondering that once upon a time too. ...

I was wondering that once upon a time too.


With a little time after posting that I inspected the system and noticed that the teeth on the used crankset were worn. I swapped them with an ultegra...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

I couldn't make up my mind so I tossed the 25mm...

I couldn't make up my mind so I tossed the 25mm tires we used last year on. They still have a lot of life left but they aren't high quality tires. Oh well.

Bike is complete. I took it up and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-17, 08:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Would there be a tubeless 25c that you recommend?

Would there be a tubeless 25c that you recommend?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-07-17, 06:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Just waiting on an order from chain reaction to...

Just waiting on an order from chain reaction to finish the bike. The 2-4 day shipping is actually 7 days it seems.

The brakes are bled and VERY firm. More firm than new bikes in the bike shop. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-31-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Not much to update. spending time with the...

Not much to update. spending time with the family...
A tip I found in the chatting on a framebuilding forum was to use a water bottle slice to protect the Di2 wires inside the BB shell (there is no...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-17, 09:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Thanks for the comments. The eccentric im...

Thanks for the comments.


The eccentric im using is the ProblemSolvers Pressfit for 24 spindle eccentric bottom bracket. It allows the bottom bracket shell to function without needing to have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-17, 07:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

So close now. Ran the di2 wires, charged...

So close now.


Ran the di2 wires, charged the system enough to update the firmware and was able to get some buzz out of the derailleurs.


http://i.imgur.com/ON1VhWfh.jpg...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-17, 07:17 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 31,345
Posted By shlammed

I believe oldacura was mentioning that when...

I believe oldacura was mentioning that when switching chainrings he would like to use more than 2 tooth cassette gear change. In playing with e-tube project last night I had the same observations. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,410
Posted By shlammed

do you have any photos of the 28mm 4000S II on...

do you have any photos of the 28mm 4000S II on the whiskey #9 road fork?
Im on the prowl for new tires now and have that fork too.
My wheels are 24mm outer, 19.5mm inner width so that may make the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,616
Posted By shlammed

can you put a bigger spring in it?

can you put a bigger spring in it?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-17, 07:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

http://i.imgur.com/KXcbjeHh.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/KXcbjeHh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/KYxX356h.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-24-17, 07:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Finished the "braze-ons" for water bottle and...

Finished the "braze-ons" for water bottle and brake routing, tore the frame down and its with the heat treater/powder coater. should be back to me within a week or so for final buildup....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,864
Posted By shlammed

showing battery level and remembering to charge...

showing battery level and remembering to charge it (especially being that it lasts a long time) are not mutually exclusive. ;)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 31,345
Posted By shlammed

great news. does the software block out...

great news.


does the software block out non-approved chainring systems?


i.e., on my tandem we are running 39/53 chainring with 11-40 xt cassette with 6870GS RD with the roadlink and 6870FD...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-17, 08:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,864
Posted By shlammed

I cant wait for DI2 for this alone. I am using...

I cant wait for DI2 for this alone. I am using the Di2 display junction myself.
The rest of the system (hydro discs and electronic shifting to avoid cable adjustments) will be a welcome change in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-15-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,553
Posted By shlammed

are the goodridge hoses and fit kits still easy...

are the goodridge hoses and fit kits still easy to find akexpress? I searched for them on Chain Reaction but they don't seem to have them any more.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-13-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,497
Posted By shlammed

Staggered tire width front/rear

Does anyone run staggered tire sizes front to rear?




Im considering it on my new tandem build but I don't want to negatively impact the handling of the bike.


My whiskey fork recommends...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-13-17, 08:24 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Slowest custom build ever (unless you are on a...

Slowest custom build ever (unless you are on a wait list for someone who is busy).


Yesterday I finished the work needed on the rear end and broke out the finishing tools. The openings are...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-14-16, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,107
Posted By shlammed

MTB bikes use clips for full housing. sometimes...

MTB bikes use clips for full housing. sometimes the clips go missing though and you can easily replace it on the go with a ziptie which is what most people do and then forget about.

...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-16, 01:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Thanks. I have a standard road crankset...

Thanks.


I have a standard road crankset that im planning to use right now.




Some other options exist for me with the PF30 crankset if im willing to ditch our existing FSA tandem stoker...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-16, 07:08 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

More progress on the tandem. ...

More progress on the tandem.

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5200/30085230301_70a84b77f0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MQwEPg)Tandem 2.0 (https://flic.kr/p/MQwEPg) by HellaFab Fabrication...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-29-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Jig to hold the chainstay together for keeping...

Jig to hold the chainstay together for keeping everything straight when working the metal.

The clamping arms use a slightly over sized index spacing grooves for the tubes and are built to fit in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

I would have liked to do an internal wire routing...

I would have liked to do an internal wire routing for the brake hose, but its honestly not worth it IMO. I also could not find a supplier of the proper aluminum tubing required to get it in place. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-16, 10:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Im using Shimano SD50 6mm grommets. (0.25" hole)...

Im using Shimano SD50 6mm grommets. (0.25" hole) works perfectly. the holes in the BB shell are big and will provide lots of room. The BB shells are PF30 sized but the cranks are 24mm spindle. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-25-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Yes. I drilled the bottom bracket shell to allow...

Yes. I drilled the bottom bracket shell to allow internal wiring. I also have drilled the 1/4" hole for the di2 grommet in the downtube so far.

Wire jokes on the stoker seat tube will wait until...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-23-16, 06:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Getting closer to being finished. Been taking...

Getting closer to being finished.
Been taking my time...and we already have our tandem to ride while I build the improved one.
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8378/29247189743_84c66bb69a_b.jpg...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-20-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,403
Posted By shlammed

I wouldn't be worried about it. the design looks...

I wouldn't be worried about it. the design looks plenty stout.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-20-16, 07:36 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

Printed off some notch templates for the top tube...

Printed off some notch templates for the top tube since it is continuous through both seat tubes. while I was at it, I made templates for the downtube to make sure I keep it all in phase....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-04-16, 01:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,179
Posted By shlammed

slow build. I bought an old car and its been...

slow build. I bought an old car and its been absorbing my time that I spend away from the family.


Here is where I am at as of now......
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,163
Posted By shlammed

let me know how it works! M

let me know how it works!

M
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-16, 07:46 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,163
Posted By shlammed

look at pages #22-28...

look at pages #22-28 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=22-28) in the lever manual I linked before. you put the funnel on first thing. don't keep the system closed at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,163
Posted By shlammed

nope. not at all. put the funnel on with the...

nope. not at all.

put the funnel on with the plug removed (open) and force fluid from the caliper out through the lever into the funnel. do ~2x the system volume of fluid with the syringe and you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-16, 05:03 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,534
Posted By shlammed

That same race car does test and tube days both...

That same race car does test and tube days both to get the rig set up and to get the driver familiar with the car.

This would be no different. Get it set up and get comfortable in position. Aka...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-10-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,163
Posted By shlammed

forgive my ignorance, since I will be using Saint...

forgive my ignorance, since I will be using Saint calipers... but with the 785 calipers, can you use a syringe at the caliper and force fluid from the caliper up to the funnel?

This would possibly...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-16, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,070
Posted By shlammed

I agree with Bezalel. what brake levers,...

I agree with Bezalel.

what brake levers, brake calipers and front derailleur do you have now?

The shifter/derailleur system you have now isn't optimal as you know. the same could be said for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-16, 08:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,534
Posted By shlammed

You guys are too critical. The bike is gorgeous...

You guys are too critical. The bike is gorgeous and the gp4season tires has me thinking its just a training wheelset. No problem saving your high-zoot lower durability tire'd wheels for race day....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-16, 07:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,368
Posted By shlammed

When I contacted Whiskey in the winter they had...

When I contacted Whiskey in the winter they had mentioned that they have discontinued the road TA fork. not sure why. In the same email they mentioned that they don't have a replacement ready for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-16, 07:44 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,163
Posted By shlammed

might be worthwhile consulting the shimano...

might be worthwhile consulting the shimano techdoc for the r785. it mentions doing a few different bleed processes during one full bleed.

The longer run of a tandem would account for a softer...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-16, 07:40 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,163
Posted By shlammed

thanks. I haven't been able to find a photo...

thanks.

I haven't been able to find a photo or instruction on how these go together with road levers. Im wondering how tight they do or don't fit to the bars since the ferrule/nut look pretty...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,448
Posted By shlammed

I would think there would be a possibility that...

I would think there would be a possibility that in phase your deceleration in the dead zone would be more substantial than 90 degrees out of phase. with out of phase your smoother meaning you aren't...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-16, 07:54 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,163
Posted By shlammed

Mark, I believe I remember that you have road...

Mark, I believe I remember that you have road type levers. how well does everything fit with road bars and this brake line kit? I have a 2m shimano bh90sbls brake line kit for our tandem rebuild...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,448
Posted By shlammed

You can set it either way. Power output of...

You can set it either way.

Power output of each person should remain the same, so phase has no impact on power. It just feels more smooth for us, or I would probably be totally in phase. 90...
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