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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By marciero

I think exceeding the max can be more forgiving...

I think exceeding the max can be more forgiving than not having enough of a difference. In the latter situation the inner cage can foul the middle ring when in the largest ring unless the derailleur...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By marciero

There is a countour/lip on the wolf tooth that...

There is a countour/lip on the wolf tooth that did not clear the lower edge of the derailleur hanger on our Cannondale when I went to put an 11-40 cassette on there. But five minutes with the file on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By marciero

Thanks-good to know in case I go this route

Thanks-good to know in case I go this route
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-20, 04:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By marciero

Di2 rear shifter with non- Di2 front

Considering Di2 for our Cannondale. I know that if I want to retain the triple chainrings I can use XT fd and rd with road Di2 shifters. Or, I could go with a double and use road throughout. But...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-20, 03:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,246
Posted By marciero

^^ That thing is pretty rad. One other...

^^ That thing is pretty rad.

One other issue, of greater or lesser importance depending on one's preference or sensitivity, is the possibility to get lower Q factor with a double and cross drive.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By marciero

If you wanted to keep the triple one option is to...

If you wanted to keep the triple one option is to go with bar end or even downtube shifter for front deraileur. The double vs triple is of course a whole other oft-discussed topic.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By marciero

There is no widebody disc brake version of the...

There is no widebody disc brake version of the Son. That is because with a standard 100mm fork dropout spacing the extra width is taken up by the disc. The Velogical is intriguing, but with a few...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-05-20, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By marciero

Dyno hubs for touring

We've been using an SP dyno hub wheel on our 650B tandem. That bike has QR release and disk, but I use the 15mm thru axle version of the SP, which has 58 flange diameter (PCD) versus 52 for the QR...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-20, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,928
Posted By marciero

We have a Cannondale T2 for which I built 650b...

We have a Cannondale T2 for which I built 650b wheels. It's been great. The clearances on the bike are ideal for this. I am able to fit 47mm tires with fenders. I like how the bike sits slightly...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-19, 04:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,995
Posted By marciero

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This is sort of consistent with the geo chart weirdness I've seen. Our T1/T2...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,817
Posted By marciero

Having a tube in the tire greatly minimizes...

Having a tube in the tire greatly minimizes blow-off potential of any tire. That's why tubed tires hardly ever blow off the rim-whether they are tubeless design or not. In fact, a tubeless tire run...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-19, 05:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,817
Posted By marciero

First, I've not heard of "tubeless only" tires....

First, I've not heard of "tubeless only" tires. You always have the option of putting a tube in there.

The problem with higher pressures on tubeless is blowing off the rim. All kinds of warnings...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-19, 05:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,083
Posted By marciero

We run 47mm tires on our 650b which gets a lot of...

We run 47mm tires on our 650b which gets a lot of gravel use. The handling is different than our 700c which gets 32-35 tires. Some of that is down to the wheel size, but also generally the bike is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-18, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,421
Posted By marciero

I would think so. Go through the inevitable...

I would think so. Go through the inevitable stop-and-forget-to-unclip phase with no danger of falling over.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-18, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Posted By marciero

Okay this sheds a little light, thanks. The one I...

Okay this sheds a little light, thanks. The one I am considering is used so not sure what version it is. Also, it's possible that hydraulic brakes give you as much or more stopping power with 180...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-13-18, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Posted By marciero

Whisky #9 fork max rotor

The Whisky #9 fork has a stated max rotor of 160. I know a number of teams have used this fork on tandems without issue. Has anyone used this fork with a spacer and 200 rotor? This of course puts...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-15-17, 05:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,251
Posted By marciero

Thanks for the suggestions. Will also check out...

Thanks for the suggestions. Will also check out the videos. Am going to re-install the splitters and take care not to kink the cables, tighten bolts. Our bike had an Arai drum, but I removed it right...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-15-17, 05:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,492
Posted By marciero

Nice! But with the caveat that this will change...

Nice! But with the caveat that this will change the location of the ramps relative to the pedal stroke and the profile of the teeth on the middle/inner ring, which are timed with the ramps for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-12-17, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,251
Posted By marciero

Yes they are 2x 26" x 26" x 10" cases. I vaguely...

Yes they are 2x 26" x 26" x 10" cases. I vaguely remembered seeing original documentation when we bought this two years ago, which I found in one of the cases. The previous owners also took some of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-12-17, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,251
Posted By marciero

Packing coupled bike, continued

We are flying with our coupled comotion for the first time, using the cases the bike came with. These are 62-inch cases so should be fine with the airline. I've never packed the bike and am not...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-12-17, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,492
Posted By marciero

Not if you stay in the middle ring! Seriously,...

Not if you stay in the middle ring! Seriously, why would you not want to replace? I am sure it would be fine until you got around to replacing, as long as it is a clean break.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-12-17, 05:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,660
Posted By marciero

Late to this thread. Mighty fine ride there. We...

Late to this thread. Mighty fine ride there. We have also used WTB Byways (though you seem to have Horizons pictured in an earlier post) on our Cannondale. We run those tubeless on Ailerons for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-05-17, 04:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,097
Posted By marciero

We bought our first tandem from a retired couple....

We bought our first tandem from a retired couple. After having an accident-they hit a car- which was apparently the captain's fault, the stoker proclaimed that she was done with the tandem. The...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-15-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,513
Posted By marciero

FYI, TRP Spyre also is a 2-piston design. True,...

FYI, TRP Spyre also is a 2-piston design. True, they are not self adjusting, so you will have to spend the 2-3 minutes adjusting them for pad wear every few weeks or so. My guess is that if teams...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-15-17, 06:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,139
Posted By marciero

We have a 2005 coupled Speedster with Wound Up...

We have a 2005 coupled Speedster with Wound Up carbon fork. Our other tandem is a 2015 Cannondale T2. Our experience is similar to other posters. I find the bike much more sensitive to stoker...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-17, 07:07 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,184
Posted By marciero

This conflates different things. The ability of a...

This conflates different things. The ability of a disc brake to dissipate heat is dependent on the actuation only to the extent that the different designs, materials, parts, and construction may...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-17, 05:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,093
Posted By marciero

As was said, 120 psi is WAY too high for a 32...

As was said, 120 psi is WAY too high for a 32 tire. Our Commotion has 700x32 and we run them at around 60psi front 65psi rear max, typically a little lower. We are about 280 lb team and that is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-17, 05:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,924
Posted By marciero

All that about learning curve-you'll figure it...

All that about learning curve-you'll figure it out. You can take tips from here-there are lots of threads addressing specific things like climbing out of the saddle, but you have to just get out and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-17, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,527
Posted By marciero

I can report that the experiment has been a great...

I can report that the experiment has been a great success. The Byways, a nominal 47, measure out to a little over 47mm using my mechanical calipers, on Aileron rims (20mm internal width) set up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-17, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,527
Posted By marciero

I can report that the experiment has been a great...

I can report that the experiment has been a great success. The Byways, a nominal 47, measure out to a little over 47mm using my mechanical calipers, on Aileron rims (20mm internal width) set up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-17, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,560
Posted By marciero

I have two C-dale noise stories. One was the...

I have two C-dale noise stories. One was the front hub. I am pretty convinced, though not absolutely certain, that it was vinyl-on-vinyl sound, like tight-fitting bearing seals. It would go away...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-17, 03:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,199
Posted By marciero

Comments on the proportion of work being done can...

Comments on the proportion of work being done can be annoying but I think people are just trying being friendly or sociable. Also a tandem is a curiosity to many people. I will say that we do get...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-24-17, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,906
Posted By marciero

I finally made it to the bike shop and was able...

I finally made it to the bike shop and was able to meet with the Cannondale rep. who was making his rounds. He took one look and ruled it a warranty issue. He thinks it was a deformed FSA sleeve...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-17, 05:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,471
Posted By marciero

If you have the child seat mounted directly to...

If you have the child seat mounted directly to the top tube I would proceed with caution as the top tube is not designed to support weight this way. Similarly, the wall thickness may be too thin to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-13-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,906
Posted By marciero

Thanks for the comments/suggestions. My...

Thanks for the comments/suggestions.

My understanding is that the pressed in sleeve that takes the threaded cups was something that Cannondale worked with FSA to develop; that is, it is a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-17, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,906
Posted By marciero

Update: Mel called it "Frankenstein...

Update: Mel called it "Frankenstein engineering". Now it's down to getting the shop that sold it to me to do the right thing. Am really curious what the history is here. Supposedly was a special...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-17, 04:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,906
Posted By marciero

Cannondale BB30 bottom bracket issue

Our 2015 Cannondale T2 has BB30 bottom bracket with a sleeve pressed into the shell that accepts standard FSA bearing cups. My understanding is that FSA developed the sleeve specifically for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-17, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,527
Posted By marciero

I have the same bike. Loads of clearance if you...

I have the same bike. Loads of clearance if you go down to 650b wheel size. I took apart the wheels it came with and built the hubs onto some Velocity 650b. Compass 42 tires fit with fenders. Am...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-17-17, 03:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,485
Posted By marciero

To be clear, I was not arguing the benefits of...

To be clear, I was not arguing the benefits of full hydro vs cable, but simply that the benefit of going from full cable to cable actuated hydro like the hy/rd is not so dramatic. These brakes have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-17, 11:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,485
Posted By marciero

Nice! Have fun with your new bike. This is sort...

Nice! Have fun with your new bike. This is sort of what I was going for with our Cannondale T2. This bike has huge clearances, at least laterally, for what is ostensibly a road bike, so I built a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-28-17, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,008
Posted By marciero

So you've replaced with Spyre's? Do you still use...

So you've replaced with Spyre's? Do you still use the Travel Agents? I note that the rotor on the bike pictured appears to be rather small, like 160mm. Replacing with 200mm rotors would greatly...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-28-17, 05:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,008
Posted By marciero

I second the remarks about housing....

I second the remarks about housing. Compressionless housing is essential. Since your problem is limited to the rear this tells me that the problem is housing. I dont think a "brake booster" like the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-09-17, 07:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,616
Posted By marciero

Not completely waterproof, as I stated, but...

Not completely waterproof, as I stated, but addresses the problem in the sense that it now takes hours instead of minutes before feet start to get wet.
Forum: Tandem Bikes and Gear Marketplace
01-08-17, 05:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,304
Posted By marciero

I had not heard about the issue of noise on dirt...

I had not heard about the issue of noise on dirt roads. Have you experienced this? Was considering (again, as I almost bought bad1's CDC) one of these on a 650b tandem that gets a lot of gravel use.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-07-17, 06:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,616
Posted By marciero

Sounds like a great idea. I recently got a pair...

Sounds like a great idea. I recently got a pair of gaitors to accomplish the same thing. They are pretty minimalist and go over tights around ankle and boots, rather than all the way up the calf like...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-06-17, 07:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,616
Posted By marciero

Hands and feet were problem areas for me for sure...

Hands and feet were problem areas for me for sure but have mostly sorted things out in the last few years. Agree with most of the recommendations above (I have 45 North Wolvhammer for really cold...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-18-16, 05:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,834
Posted By marciero

I've nothing to offer beyond the advice offered...

I've nothing to offer beyond the advice offered here. We've not done anything that big, but are no strangers to 100 mile days with 10,000 ft of climbing on dirt/gravel. We have a road tandem with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-17-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,834
Posted By marciero

Just occurred to me that this is NOT the "Tour...

Just occurred to me that this is NOT the "Tour Divide" race route. Is that correct? That would make it much more do-able on a tandem, in my mind, esp after reading the ACA description. This thread...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-13-16, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,942
Posted By marciero

I'll give the Sun another look. FWIW, installed...

I'll give the Sun another look. FWIW, installed 35mm compass tires with standard casing on the dyads yesterday and they did seem to seat well.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-10-16, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,942
Posted By marciero

Yes, the Atlas/NoBs are a bit wider inner dia...

Yes, the Atlas/NoBs are a bit wider inner dia than the Dyad, which is cool. There is also the Cliffhanger which is significantly wider. It may be that the width would mitigate the seating issue.

I...
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