just bought my first tandem!
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Very nice tandem Keith! Where'd you pick it up?
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We need to have a BF Tandem Rally and Wheelsucker ride again!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-ride-pictures
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-ride-pictures
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https://www.goridebicycles.com/Site/Home.html
redwood city - guys were very helpful, which i find to be the case whenever your dropping a good amount of coin
redwood city - guys were very helpful, which i find to be the case whenever your dropping a good amount of coin
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You've gotten lots of good info and suggestions so far; I would only add that if you ride the Coyote Creek trail and it's nice tomorrow (likely), watch out for the squirrels (w/o the bushy tails)... Perhaps even go to your LBS and indulge in a tasteful little bell. Enjoy the ride!
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We need to have a BF Tandem Rally and Wheelsucker ride again!
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-ride-pictures
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-ride-pictures
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What a beautiful bike!
I can't imagine riding our tandem without the Thudbuster. Comfort > speed/looks, IMNTBHO.
We've done a number of centuries on the tandem, including the Marin Century, twice. That's my favorite by far.
I hope you and your stoker enjoy many happy hours on that bike.
I can't imagine riding our tandem without the Thudbuster. Comfort > speed/looks, IMNTBHO.
We've done a number of centuries on the tandem, including the Marin Century, twice. That's my favorite by far.
I hope you and your stoker enjoy many happy hours on that bike.
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What a beautiful bike!
I can't imagine riding our tandem without the Thudbuster. Comfort > speed/looks, IMNTBHO.
We've done a number of centuries on the tandem, including the Marin Century, twice. That's my favorite by far.
I hope you and your stoker enjoy many happy hours on that bike.
I can't imagine riding our tandem without the Thudbuster. Comfort > speed/looks, IMNTBHO.
We've done a number of centuries on the tandem, including the Marin Century, twice. That's my favorite by far.
I hope you and your stoker enjoy many happy hours on that bike.
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happy to report the inaugural first run was a smashing success, what was supposed to be a test and tweak ride turned into a fabulous 40 mile jaunt! We were both smiling ear to ear. Out and back avg of about 15ish out and 17.5 back (nice little tailwind)
man i should have bought one of these years ago wheeeeeeeee!
now for a supported metric century!
oh and i actually had a specialized ruby 143 (that i won in a mens crit ha!) had no idea it was gender specific as it has just sat on a shelf for a couple of seasons, imagine my delite! Wife wore some of my shorts and was not shy about telling me she needs her own gear...time to go shopping ;-)
man i should have bought one of these years ago wheeeeeeeee!
now for a supported metric century!
oh and i actually had a specialized ruby 143 (that i won in a mens crit ha!) had no idea it was gender specific as it has just sat on a shelf for a couple of seasons, imagine my delite! Wife wore some of my shorts and was not shy about telling me she needs her own gear...time to go shopping ;-)
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I notice my knees bother me sometimes if we're standing and climbing a big hell...since we're out of phase I can't rock the bike as I do with my Diva. It feels a little like dancing with someone who's just off the beat.