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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By mikebian

To address the carbon vs aluminum bar question in...

To address the carbon vs aluminum bar question in the original post: About 10 years ago we had a Kent Eriksen touring tandem built for us. As we were talking to Kent, he said not to put carbon bars...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-24-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By mikebian

They’ve been doing this for years now. Any issues...

They’ve been doing this for years now. Any issues with frame warranty have sailed away a long time ago.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-24-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By mikebian

Tandem on Smart Trainer

A couple of our friends ride their tandem on an old wheel on style smart trainer. They are looking to upgrade to a modern trainer where you take the wheel off and mount the rear triangle directly on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-13-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 871
Posted By mikebian

It’s actually a private event called “NEWTS on...

It’s actually a private event called “NEWTS on the Cape” meant for NEWTS members. The NEWTS is an informal club that runs via a Google Group and Facebook only. The OP really should have asked the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-16-22, 11:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By mikebian

Sorry to hear that. I guess I got lucky when I...

Sorry to hear that. I guess I got lucky when I bought mine a few years ago. I am not sure what else to suggest.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By mikebian

They are unlikely to know. I think most...

They are unlikely to know.

I think most bike shops would do it for a fee. I did this several years ago when I bought a used bike.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-22, 01:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By mikebian

contact a bike shop near the seller and see if...

contact a bike shop near the seller and see if they will pack the bike in a box. Usually two single bike boxes taped together. Then use bikeflights or shipbikes to arrange for pickup and delivery.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,129
Posted By mikebian

We run 700x28 Continental 4 season tires and...

We run 700x28 Continental 4 season tires and until recently have been running about 100psi. With the bike, we're about 315 pounds.

Silca has a tire pressure calculator...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-21, 05:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,213
Posted By mikebian

Have you looked at https://tandemclassifieds.com?

Have you looked at https://tandemclassifieds.com?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-21, 05:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,131
Posted By mikebian

I've still been riding on the GP5000's and have...

I've still been riding on the GP5000's and have had no issues other than that one tire. As I stated in my original post, BikeTiresDirect.com sent me a new tire and I've been using that with no...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,856
Posted By mikebian

I know you aren't supposed to advertise on here,...

I know you aren't supposed to advertise on here, but check out Adventures In Tandem (https://adventuretandem.com/). My wife and I run it. We do small tours (10 couples max), and only allow tandems. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-13-21, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,797
Posted By mikebian

Check out https://tandemclassifieds.com Ads...

Check out https://tandemclassifieds.com

Ads are free there, but you can make a donation to help pay for his costs. I think this is really the best place to buy or sell a used tandem.

Good luck
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-09-21, 11:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,154
Posted By mikebian

So, I'm a kind of a math geek and have been...

So, I'm a kind of a math geek and have been wanting to summarize this info for a while. If you're interested:

...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,131
Posted By mikebian

In July, I bought a pair of GP 5000 28mm tires...

In July, I bought a pair of GP 5000 28mm tires for our Calfee. We run them with 100 PSI on a set of Rolf tandem rims.

With about 250 miles on them, we were climbing a big hill very slowly and the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,154
Posted By mikebian

Beginning Tandem Age: 87 Current Tandem Age: 117

Beginning Tandem Age: 87
Current Tandem Age: 117
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,721
Posted By mikebian

Santana places the couplers behind the captain's...

Santana places the couplers behind the captain's seat post. But they don't use S&S cases. They have one large case (called the SafeCase) that the whole bike and wheels fit into. It's oversize and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,364
Posted By mikebian

I took it apart this morning and found wear on a...

I took it apart this morning and found wear on a ratchet that makes it un-repairable. Then I took it ALL apart. Buying the Microshift brifters now. Thanks for all of your input.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,364
Posted By mikebian

Thanks for the advice, but unfortunately, it...

Thanks for the advice, but unfortunately, it didn't work. I tilted the handlebar down, put a pan underneath, and flushed it several times with WD-40 while moving the levers. The WD-40 dripped out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,364
Posted By mikebian

Shimano 9 Speed Ultegra Brifter Issue

My wife and I are mostly tandem riders, but she has an old Lemond Zurich road bike that she uses on an old trainer. It has 9 Speed Ultegra brifters on it. Recently, the right side brifter has a weird...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-04-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,594
Posted By mikebian

BinghamBuilt - formerly Kent Eriksen cycles. ...

BinghamBuilt - formerly Kent Eriksen cycles.

Multiple best tandem in show at NAHBS.

Titanium.

We love ours. It’s been all over with us and Adventures in Tandem.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-19, 05:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,228
Posted By mikebian

I find that if I’m not careful to put all the...

I find that if I’m not careful to put all the heavy stuff as low as possible, I feel a bit of noodling also. Your paneirs are sitting kind of high. The bottom of mine are below the axle as my rack...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-19, 02:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,228
Posted By mikebian

Can you post a pic of the bike in the case?

Can you post a pic of the bike in the case?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-19, 01:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,228
Posted By mikebian

Which TriAll case did you get? The challenge with...

Which TriAll case did you get? The challenge with those cases is how much they weigh empty. I have a Kent Eriksen titanium tandem with only one set of couplers that I usually pack in an Evoc soft...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-19, 03:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,228
Posted By mikebian

That is a beautiful bike! Titanium? Who’s the...

That is a beautiful bike! Titanium? Who’s the builder and what’s the story behind that fork?

Enjoy it!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-25-19, 01:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,845
Posted By mikebian

I spoke with DT and they said to stick with 18 as...

I spoke with DT and they said to stick with 18 as it’s the strongest setup.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,845
Posted By mikebian

VeloViewer.com (https://veloviewer.com) is a...

VeloViewer.com (https://veloviewer.com) is a great add on to Strava. I still use the free version of Strava because there really isn't anything in the paid versions that I want enough to pay for. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,845
Posted By mikebian

I had some email exchanges with DT Swiss support...

I had some email exchanges with DT Swiss support yesterday. They didn't really have much to say as to why this happened. I suggested shifting under load as a cause and they did not just say yeah,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,845
Posted By mikebian

Not that there would really be a difference, but...

Not that there would really be a difference, but the first time I opened it, I flipped the sides, which had no effect on where the damage continued. It really does seem like a defective part.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-19, 01:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,845
Posted By mikebian

So we managed to finish the trip without the hub...

So we managed to finish the trip without the hub failing. But see the pic for what it looks like now. Probably going to send the pic to DT Swiss to see what they say.

415 miles with over 26k...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,845
Posted By mikebian

Yeah, I’m probably fairly guilty of that,...

Yeah, I’m probably fairly guilty of that, especially on this trip. I’ve never used my granny gear as much as this. Stats so far are 345 miles with 24,000 feet of climbing. Probably get to 400 if the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-19, 01:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,845
Posted By mikebian

We’ve ridden about 6000 miles since the hub was...

We’ve ridden about 6000 miles since the hub was last serviced and the grease was clean and plentiful when I opened it up. It was last serviced by DT Swiss as I had a warranty issue with it. We’re...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,845
Posted By mikebian

DT Swiss Ratchet Chipping

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1780x1784/de5cec60_f914_424c_b409_a7edab739527_b5a9c87a7dade9157b669aa4201a48c642f352ce.jpeg

The other side had no chips.
We’re 3/4 through...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,364
Posted By mikebian

UPDATE: I wound up not having to replace either...

UPDATE: I wound up not having to replace either BB. When I pulled the existing BBs out and examined them closely, I noticed two issues:

Dirt/sand had gotten under the outer plastic cap that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-10-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,364
Posted By mikebian

Thanks all. I bought 2 new Shimano BBs. Should...

Thanks all. I bought 2 new Shimano BBs. Should get them in a few days.

The old ones feel smooth, but very stiff, which is why I wanted to replace them. I have similar BBs on another of my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-08-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,364
Posted By mikebian

New Bottom Bracket Bearings

Neither of the cranksets on my tandem are spinning smoothly and I am thinking of replacing the bearings. The bike only has about 10,000 miles on it but recent trips through Morocco and Israel where...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-18, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,569
Posted By mikebian

When I spoke to Gates about this, they suggested...

When I spoke to Gates about this, they suggested spraying little silicone onto a rag and then wiping the belt with it. I assumed they meant the wet spray, and that is what I use. Don't soak it. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-18, 04:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,096
Posted By mikebian

We rode there on July 4th, 2016 after the Klamath...

We rode there on July 4th, 2016 after the Klamath Falls NWTR . They had just opened the loop to bikes but only a third of it was open to cars as there was still a lot of debris on the road. This is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-18, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,569
Posted By mikebian

I've had squeaky belts also and I also called...

I've had squeaky belts also and I also called Gates about it. They said to quiet it on a ride, just squirt your water bottle onto the belt (assuming it's just water) and that will temporarily quiet...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-18, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,200
Posted By mikebian

As luck would have it, we went on a ride today...

As luck would have it, we went on a ride today and while riding on an overpass, we came upon a 3" expansion seam that I could not stop for and got a pinch flat on the rear tire. Put the new tube in,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-18, 06:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,200
Posted By mikebian

I've had this happen as well. Really thought I...

I've had this happen as well. Really thought I was going to be stuck one time when I got a flat on the road because I could not manage to tighten the core enough to get the pump to unscrew without...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-18, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,075
Posted By mikebian

Congratulations on the new bikes Alan! Can't...

Congratulations on the new bikes Alan! Can't tell from the pics - is the Symbiosis painted or anodized? They both look great! Hope you have many great adventures on them...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-14-18, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,960
Posted By mikebian

We got a new one yesterday. While pedaling up...

We got a new one yesterday. While pedaling up hill past a cyclist just finishing his ride, he said “I see you have a turbo!” Stoker loved that one!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-18, 04:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,439
Posted By mikebian

I'd be afraid that the beam would start falling...

I'd be afraid that the beam would start falling apart over time at the cut. It's not like you could just get a new beam if you mess this one up. They don't make them anymore and aren't really for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By mikebian

The plates are 3x6. Here are pics of the two...

The plates are 3x6. Here are pics of the two from our rallies, plus last year's. We don't have them on the bike anymore. We kind of got tired of people we don't know saying "hi Mike and Caren". ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-18, 05:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By mikebian

A lot of the tandem rallies give them out. The...

A lot of the tandem rallies give them out. The Eastern Tandem Rally has done so for many years. My wife and I ran the 2013 and 2016 ETRs. For 2013, we printed the license plates on paper and had...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-20-17, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By mikebian

I broke a Gates belt on my road bike recently...

I broke a Gates belt on my road bike recently because I banged it into something and it caused what appeared to be just a small scratch. Several rides later, the belt snapped. Unless you intend to...
Forum: Tandem Bikes and Gear Marketplace
10-30-17, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,676
Posted By mikebian

Announcing Adventures In Tandem's 2018 & 2019 Tours

We had a great first year and are excited to announce our upcoming trips:


Southern Arizona - March 17-25, 2018
ETR Pre-Tour on Virginia's Eastern Shore - June 10-15, 2018
The Netherlands -...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-29-17, 05:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,368
Posted By mikebian

The bike wasn't really in ride-able shape when I...

The bike wasn't really in ride-able shape when I got it, so I don't know yet. I'm putting a lot of work into it, so I sure hope I like it. I do know a few other people with Meridians and they all...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-17, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,368
Posted By mikebian

Meridian Tandem Graphics

I just bought a 20 year old coupled Meridian triple and I am restoring it. Over the years, it seems to have lost its head tube badges and all logo graphics. I am repainting it and would like to put...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-17, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,210
Posted By mikebian

The damage to my belt looked similar, but on the...

The damage to my belt looked similar, but on the outside. If your belt starts making a lot of noise, I'd definitely replace the belt ASAP. And having a spare ready and definitely with you if you...
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