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10-29-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By ksisler

Loaded touring with a 36h wheel... well there...

Loaded touring with a 36h wheel... well there will be several folks who respond with good results, but generally doing this is really good way to practice carrying your tandem home. You really need...
10-22-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,092
Posted By ksisler

36h, 40h, & 48h rims can be found on eBay & Amazon

36h, 40h, & 48h Rhyno rims can be found by searching on eBay & Amazon. Hope that helps.
09-24-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,092
Posted By ksisler

Suggest a well built 48 spoke wheel.

Hard to beat a good 48h wheel set for durability.
09-24-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,766
Posted By ksisler

Still available?

If still available, I could pick up as I have an 18 foot car hauler trailer and just love Santana's
07-17-23, 11:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,313
Posted By ksisler

Schwalbe Marathon Plus in 26x1.75 Is golden imho

Imho, the Schwalbe Marathon Plus in 26x1.75 Is a golden solution. We started with them and just never found a reason to use something else.

QUOTE=lichtgrau;22905331]We ride on Schwalbe Marathon...
07-09-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By ksisler

I'll go $25 + shopping to zip 26456

Let me know shipping cost to ZIP Code 26456 (WV).
07-09-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By ksisler

I'll take them

[I'll take them for $100.00 delivered to zip code 26456. Let me know if it's a deal.

QUOTE=oneclick;22726307]I have a pair of 48hole Phil Wood front hubs, steel centre.
Both 100mm oln.
One is...
09-19-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,485
Posted By ksisler

can you post some pix of he bike with the wider...

can you post some pix of he bike with the wider wheels/ tires discussed in your post?
05-23-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,180
Posted By ksisler

Suggestions

Perhaps trying with cranks out of phase to spread the load out..

Might check the repair parts page at Santana site as they have been making / using 160mm rear spacing for a long time. Likely have...
05-23-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,421
Posted By ksisler

Re bent axle

You can get a new rear wheel from Santana. Probably also a replacement axle and bearings.

The RIO is an excellent tandem. The frame is a light, but very stiff butted CroMoly steel.

I have a...
05-23-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,983
Posted By ksisler

How to pack & ship tandem

Many UPS stores will pack and ship a tandem. Have used them several times.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By ksisler

Wrong tool for pedal flats.

Long after I destroyed a set of costly cone wrenches messing with pedals, just because the wrench fit, I found a nice set of Park brand "Pedal wrenches". They are much tougher than cone wrenches and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By ksisler

Geez, if you own any kind of a vehicle, you...

Geez, if you own any kind of a vehicle, you already needed to have a little combo set of metric and one of SAE sizes. Any hardware store will have them or get from Amazon. Typically both sets...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-02-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,777
Posted By ksisler

Those look fantastic and the costs are quite...

Those look fantastic and the costs are quite reasonable, imho.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-02-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,777
Posted By ksisler

Those look fantastic and the costs are quite...

Those look fantastic and the costs are quite reasonable, imho.
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,155
Posted By ksisler

Granite or silca for a build table

Consider hitting up a counter-top supplier; A piece of 3 CM thick stone, either silica or granite can typically be had for $24->30 per square foot + about $20 to have them drill a hole where you...
02-07-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,022
Posted By ksisler

My rest recommendation would be to ride the...

My rest recommendation would be to ride the current frame as is and save up until you can order a custom frame. Have the builder built it with internal routing plus all the other improvements you...
01-26-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By ksisler

Ditto on that. I have been powdering all my tubes...

Ditto on that. I have been powdering all my tubes and the inside of my tires since 1974 if not earlier... for same reason. For last 10 years or so, I have switched to powdered cornstarch instead of...
09-09-19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,588
Posted By ksisler

Buy these three items and ride happy at night. I...

Buy these three items and ride happy at night. I have many of these on my various bikes, tandems, and riding mowers without a single complaint. Larger battery sets are available if needed (these...
05-31-19, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,233
Posted By ksisler

Highest recommendation to using one of the...

Highest recommendation to using one of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires for sale (OEM site, Amazon or such as via Peter White who also makes great wheels for tandems). These tires tend to be taller...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,990
Posted By ksisler

Power Supply: Use a good 12V battery charger. ...

Power Supply: Use a good 12V battery charger.
Anode: Recommend look around for a old table saw blade. They work well.
Caution; Be careful using a bathtub. Check to ensure it is a fiberglass...
09-25-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,962
Posted By ksisler

Nice video of seniors still riding after many decades

https://www.facebook.com/SunLifeUK/videos/279659212625589/
Forum: Commuting
01-06-18, 10:33 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 24,009
Posted By ksisler

Yep. Just a matter of selecting the right handle...

Yep. Just a matter of selecting the right handle bar bag. I have learned that both I and the pig prefer Queen's "We are the Champions" for the first and 9th round. However the sport is probably...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-17, 09:12 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 24,009
Posted By ksisler

Move to a state with legal CCW? And quit trying...

Move to a state with legal CCW? And quit trying to make idiots think like you do or have your values or sensitivities. It is like wrestling with a pig...you will get really muddy, bitten, your bike...
Forum: Touring
12-31-17, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,209
Posted By ksisler

Although I have done my share of experimenting,...

Although I have done my share of experimenting, when it comes to things that would strand me, make me push a broken bike home or make my rife scope come loose 100 miles up in the mountains, I use...
Forum: Touring
12-03-17, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,209
Posted By ksisler

I think Panasonic or Continental make a 43 or...

I think Panasonic or Continental make a 43 or 45mm touring tire. Also a 35 and 37 or there about.
Forum: Touring
10-30-17, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,209
Posted By ksisler

Could ask if giving the bike a 3-finger salute...

Could ask if giving the bike a 3-finger salute will fix a flat??? 3 finger salute = "Control Alt Delete to Reboot" Honestly though I suspect the OP meant MicroShift brand vice Microsoft. Darn, but...
10-30-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,539
Posted By ksisler

Awesome photos all. Thanks for making me smile...

Awesome photos all. Thanks for making me smile and remember past rides.

/K
Forum: Framebuilders
10-09-17, 01:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,843
Posted By ksisler

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Unterhausen;

About 5 years ago I was contemplating getting back to building frames so I decided to replace my frame making tools which had all been...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-04-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,843
Posted By ksisler

--------------------- Ditto Duane on all...

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Ditto Duane on all points. I am thinking that Trek was the first of the full production brands that really paid close attention to mitering on lugged frames (I remember from...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-04-17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,843
Posted By ksisler

From my opinion base, I put both tubes back in...

From my opinion base, I put both tubes back in the tacking jig, line them up and lightly snug the clamps. Then I turn off the shop lights and stick a small LED MagLite down each tube, one at a time....
Forum: Framebuilders
10-04-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,827
Posted By ksisler

Ditto Andrew ... also never saw much value to...

Ditto Andrew ... also never saw much value to short ones. Likewise for very big bike for very big riders (like both 6'8" and 275 lbs) needing lots of tire clearance, fenders, etc.; Attached is...
10-04-17, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,923
Posted By ksisler

I will ditto on Taz's summary that "you could do...

I will ditto on Taz's summary that "you could do a lot worse than Wellgo V12 Copy Flat Pedals" They are pretty good and they aren't spendy. That is a winner in most books
10-04-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,492
Posted By ksisler

I would say that you are fine where you are. ...

I would say that you are fine where you are. Just check both pedals every once in a while to ensure they are both tight and ride on. FWIW; The post about running the pedal in from the backside is...
10-04-17, 05:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,145
Posted By ksisler

Looks to be at the end of its life either way. ...

Looks to be at the end of its life either way. Suggest troll Craigslist or local bike groups... should be able to find a used Trek, Giant, etc., for little cash (I see nice ones all the time for $50...
10-04-17, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,187
Posted By ksisler

I think somewhere in all the advice is such that...

I think somewhere in all the advice is such that "if a wheel is thrashed or trashed such that the rim should be replaced, do so and then for goodness sake, use a new set of spokes to finish the job."...
09-11-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,499
Posted By ksisler

OP; Suggest it would have been more clever to...

OP; Suggest it would have been more clever to file a claim with the seller for damage. They would then advise that you file a claim with the shipping company, etc., but eventually you end up with a...
Forum: Touring
09-11-17, 07:59 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 397,619
Posted By ksisler

I your bike has a mount for one, then go for it. ...

I your bike has a mount for one, then go for it. It provides a degree of utility. I like the aluminum ones that can be trimmed to fit. Never liked the ones that bolt to the rear dropout...
Forum: Touring
09-04-17, 04:26 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 397,619
Posted By ksisler

Most consistent breakfast has been a McDonald's...

Most consistent breakfast has been a McDonald's Delux Breakfast with a Large Coffee. About $5. Just sayin'
08-31-17, 07:19 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,499
Posted By ksisler

Ingenuity for finding a personal use for dead...

Ingenuity for finding a personal use for dead space is well regarded here. Kudos.

Many of my touring bikes and tandems have water bottle braze on mounts on the bottom of the down-tube that would...
Forum: Touring
08-31-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,209
Posted By ksisler

Administrator; Can you block or filter out the...

Administrator; Can you block or filter out the posts with the "3rd Party Hosting" crap and discussion thereto. Getting really annoying.,
Forum: Commuting
08-14-17, 05:18 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,591
Posted By ksisler

Looks very near perfect for commuting. Thanks ...

Looks very near perfect for commuting. Thanks

/K
07-17-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,702
Posted By ksisler

Deleted, duplicate post

Deleted, duplicate post
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By ksisler

I would recommend marketing it to the...

I would recommend marketing it to the collectables and vintage bike groups. Until you have waited long enough for them to make a move on it, I would not change anything or attempt any cleaning or...
07-04-17, 09:15 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,499
Posted By ksisler

Read up to make sure you know the difference...

Read up to make sure you know the difference between foot pounds and inch pounds and that you have the right torque wrench...before tightening those dinky bike bolts that seem to come loose at the...
06-19-17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,585
Posted By ksisler

Van; The response I expected from most...

Van; The response I expected from most die-hards. And it is a valid point of view. However I was actually trying to help the OP, not cater to the regular {and typically well heeled) tandem riders....
06-18-17, 08:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,585
Posted By ksisler

NY: Go to www.amazon.com and search on tandem...

NY: Go to www.amazon.com and search on tandem bike You will find pages full of adequate tandem bikes of the many variations of style and design. Many under $300 delivered. These are cheap and...
06-12-17, 06:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,943
Posted By ksisler

Red; I am suspecting that any quality issues...

Red; I am suspecting that any quality issues with Sun rims from the old days have been resolved. I have used quite a few of them in the past 3 years and they have been solid performers and...
04-30-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,798
Posted By ksisler

Hey, this thread caused a few very old and tired...

Hey, this thread caused a few very old and tired brain cells to rub together and spark;

Has anyone else built a tandem with an ECC at both bottom brackets? I did that about 30 years back for a...
04-30-17, 08:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,798
Posted By ksisler

Be sure to give NOVA a look (in the sources...

Be sure to give NOVA a look (in the sources thread) as they sell solutions from about $30 bucks up...and especially good for finding replacements for broken or fed-up-with originals.
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