The Hananero needs a new groupset. I know it’s crazy but I am actually considering Campy Chorus as an option.

You got Campy wheels already?

I wouldn't. We took the SPDs off the tandem and have BMX platforms now.

you’re the guy I was thinking of.

using 35mm tires, and with a combined weight of about 380lbs, what inflation should I use as a starting point?

being limited to canto/V-brakes, what’s the hot setup? I plan on ordering new swissstop pads, but is there a canti/V that is superior to all others?

Are tandem riders more likely to wave at other cyclists?

Of course not. And all my other bikes and tools etc are Shimano so more likely to get Shimano. Would not be doing this for another year (or two) so plenty o’ time to ruminate.

Our bike is 340 lbs and running 37mm tires at 65 rear, about 57 front.

Not sure what the best drop bar V's are, since we have flat bar. For canti's I like vintage Shimano paper football lookin' XTs (slight possibility they might snag your stoker's heel some of they have big feet)

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Twin Six teased a new design on Insta - I like it. I like it a lot.

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(612 is the Minneapolis area code)

Not crazy at all. It would drive me nuts to not have everything on the same system though.

Man.

I have to say, that’s what I find about myself often, which somewhat explains my uncalled for comment as well. :o

We’ve always owned lightweight tandems with skinny tires so I really don’t know but but I’d set the pressure same as any bike by pumping them until you get the standard 15% drop. My wife and I are running 115# for the same weight as you on 28mm tires. I’d try maybe 105# and see how it goes. If your tires are too soft in the front, the steering will be sluggish and if you’re too soft in the rear, you’ll risk pinch flats. If your rear tire is too hard, your stoker will let you know pretty fast. ;)

It’s been a long time since we had rim brakes but we just used whatever was available. It is imperative that you keep them properly adjusted and running close. You can run out of lever quickly on downhills if you run them too wide.

that’s a heavy bike.

all that 12 speed talk peaked your interest aye?

passed two yesterday, I waved and got no response.


Proof tandem cyclist are elitist non wavers.

They offer a 48x32 crankset now. Pair that with an 11-34 cassette and I could climb all day and still have a pretty high gear. I've put over 40,000 miles on my old Chorus parts and it still shifts pretty well.

edit: with a 34 out back I would probably be happy with the 50x34 up front even if I found myself in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas.

I can go weeks without seeing one.

I climbed 2000 feet this week. That’s gotta be a record somewhere.

That's my max speed also.

rolling test ok
 

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Training for an Everesting?

one foot at a time.

Choose your gearing wisely.

toughest part of my day!

AG wanted to watch 13th during dinner. I knew most of it; she knew little. Even for me, it's rough.