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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 850
Posted By TobyGadd

I think that the "proper method" has its place,...

I think that the "proper method" has its place, especially with a very inexperienced or disabled stoker. But if both riders are reasonably experienced cyclists, then it's easy to learn how to launch...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 850
Posted By TobyGadd

Wow, you're right--that is some terrible advice! ...

Wow, you're right--that is some terrible advice!

For newbies who might come across this thread, please note that dragging is pretty much never a good idea, with the possible exception of VERY...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 371
Posted By TobyGadd

I don't have a photo of the my bike handy, but...

I don't have a photo of the my bike handy, but these are what I use on my MTB tandem: Produkte · Ergon Bike (https://www.ergonbike.com/en/product-details.html?anr=42410023&s=gptouring&a=griffe)
They...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 141
Posted By TobyGadd

I hear that skin suits are very aero.

I hear that skin suits are very aero.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 371
Posted By TobyGadd

Flat bars are great, but they limit the range...

Flat bars are great, but they limit the range hand positions compared to drop bars. I added some Ergon stubby bar ends on out MTB tandem, which have been great.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 522
Posted By TobyGadd

Something to consider is Slime tubes. While...

Something to consider is Slime tubes. While heavy, they provide some additional protection without the hassle of maintaining tubeless setups. They travel fine and the goo lasts a long time in the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By TobyGadd

I haven't had any luck with the app, but the...

I haven't had any luck with the app, but the clicker is solid and repeatable.

As for BB longevity with a belt, I haven't had any issues on either by MTB or road tandems. Like others, I don't run...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-05-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

Amen! :)

Amen! :)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-05-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

Thanks. My suggestion is not to be so quick to...

Thanks. My suggestion is not to be so quick to condone or defend sexism--and not to personally attack people you don't agree with. While it's often good to discuss different ideas, making it personal...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-05-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

I've got a great life, thanks! Your attempt at...

I've got a great life, thanks! Your attempt at insulting me is ineffective.

But, yes, I'm one of those people who doesn't appreciate sexism. Not really my problem if that bothers you.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-02-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

Ever notice how rarely anyone ever yells, "He's...

Ever notice how rarely anyone ever yells, "He's not pedaling?" Think about that for a minute. It's not by accident. They are usually addressing the pilot as through the stoker is inferior. I'd...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-02-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

It's a sexist joke, so not really funny. Reminds...

It's a sexist joke, so not really funny. Reminds me of how people used to throw around racist and homophobic slurs as "jokes." Not digging that kind of humor doesn't make me "always pissed off and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-02-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

Fortunately, I'm not "always pissed off and...

Fortunately, I'm not "always pissed off and thinking the worst of others!" I live a positive life and try my best to bring joy and comfort to others whenever possible. Have a great weekend,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-02-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

Yeah, "casual" sexism is frequently passed off as...

Yeah, "casual" sexism is frequently passed off as humor. It's usually an attempt by sexist men to bond with other men by demeaning women. Disappointing when it happens.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-01-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

"Lucky" is awesome! My favorite is, "That's...

"Lucky" is awesome!

My favorite is, "That's so beautiful--it's like you're dancing!" Which is exactly what it's like.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-01-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,894
Posted By TobyGadd

Our responses change depending on the situation....

Our responses change depending on the situation. I generally try not to be mean or inflammatory, but there are times when we punch back a little. Here are a few examples of thing that we've said, in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By TobyGadd

Light tapping is fine. But there are many...

Light tapping is fine. But there are many examples of people having stripped the threads in the wedge by bashing on the bolt. The wedge is aluminum, so the fine threads aren't very tough...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-29-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By TobyGadd

A top-heavy three-wheeler is never going to...

A top-heavy three-wheeler is never going to corner well compared to something with 2 or 4 wheels, especially with speed or on an off-camber surface. That's precisely why 3-wheel ATVs have been...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-28-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By TobyGadd

Good decision! Many eccentrics have been...

Good decision! Many eccentrics have been destroyed by impatient people without proper tools. I rounded the grooves that hold the little c-clip by forcing out the bolt (doh)--but fortunately Mel at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-27-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,696
Posted By TobyGadd

Good point. But once you've got one wedge out,...

Good point. But once you've got one wedge out, removing the other should be much easier--although it might require a little tap with a hammer.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-27-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By TobyGadd

The bolt shouldn't actually come all of the way...

The bolt shouldn't actually come all of the way out. It's actually designed to push out the wedge. If you turned it all the way out, you probably pressed out the c-clip that provides counter-pressure...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By TobyGadd

No kidding, eh? OK, I'd ride it on flats, with no...

No kidding, eh? OK, I'd ride it on flats, with no cornering. But there's no way that I'd like to turn that thing with any speed!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By TobyGadd

I think that any sort of upright tandem with...

I think that any sort of upright tandem with training wheels would be terrifying and very dangerous. There are some recumbent tandems out there which look like a blast. Google "recumbent tandem," and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-21-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,242
Posted By TobyGadd

If you are interested in selling your old cranks,...

If you are interested in selling your old cranks, please give me a shout. Thank you!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-03-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,767
Posted By TobyGadd

Did you try the recommendation that I posted from...

Did you try the recommendation that I posted from Sheldon Brown's website? The rear chain ring might just need a tap or two to align it with the spindle a bit better...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,767
Posted By TobyGadd

I'm assuming that this is your timing chain. If...

I'm assuming that this is your timing chain. If so, check out Sheldon Brown's article about dealing with slack and tension issues (scroll down to the "adjustment" section): Tandem Bicycle Synch...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,367
Posted By TobyGadd

Ha, I can relate! Customizing bikes always seems...

Ha, I can relate! Customizing bikes always seems to generate a silly number of leftover bits. While I keep too much stiff, I occasionally drop off some at our local bike co-op.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,177
Posted By TobyGadd

Excellent info! I've only used sealant or Slime...

Excellent info! I've only used sealant or Slime in regular butyl tubes--and it sounds like I should keep it that way!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,177
Posted By TobyGadd

Yes, it works very well. The only downside is...

Yes, it works very well. The only downside is that sealant dries up over time, and you can't remove the old residue from a tube like you can do from a tire. So, keep adding sealant to the tube every...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,367
Posted By TobyGadd

Just a basic Shimano 105 3x10 mechanical brifter....

Just a basic Shimano 105 3x10 mechanical brifter. I've tried to mix and match OLD XT with 105 (which is supposed to have the same pull), but I've just never had much luck. I've also tried Tanpan...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,367
Posted By TobyGadd

Shimano 105 3x10. But there are a few...

Shimano 105 3x10.

But there are a few catches:

1) Shifting from the granny to the middle ring isn't exactly smooth. I changed the middle ring to something without ramps, but with good...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,367
Posted By TobyGadd

Yes. Riding/racing a tandem up 14,000' peaks in...

Yes. Riding/racing a tandem up 14,000' peaks in Colorado does require lower gearing than what might otherwise work well. Limited oxygen on these steep climbs adds to the challenge.


Yes, again!...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,367
Posted By TobyGadd

It's not about the NUMBER of gears with my 3x10,...

It's not about the NUMBER of gears with my 3x10, it's about the RANGE. Specifically, on the "slow" end, I've got a 24x42--which gets us up 20% climbs. On the "fast" end, I've got a 50x11--which...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,177
Posted By TobyGadd

THANK YOU for posting this update. Sharing things...

THANK YOU for posting this update. Sharing things like this may literally save someone's life in the future.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 306
Posted By TobyGadd

Looks like 29.8, which is indeed between 27.2 and...

Looks like 29.8, which is indeed between 27.2 and 31.6. Co-Motion's "Speedster" Tandem (precisiontandems.com)...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,367
Posted By TobyGadd

I've considered it, but the range of a 3x10...

I've considered it, but the range of a 3x10 drivetrain can't be beat for hilly places like Colorado. We simply change cables and housing more often to keep shifting smooth and quick.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 946
Posted By TobyGadd

Ah, I understand. I thought that we were still on...

Ah, I understand. I thought that we were still on the original topic of this thread, "Trek T900 chain specs"
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,668
Posted By TobyGadd

My stoker (130 pounds) hated the Kinekt. Bobbed...

My stoker (130 pounds) hated the Kinekt. Bobbed like crazy regardless of how we adjusted it. The ThudBuster LT is decent, but it can also bob a bit, even with correct elastomers. The eeSilk, however,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 946
Posted By TobyGadd

Sounds like you have all of the tools, which is...

Sounds like you have all of the tools, which is great.

Breaking and joining chains may be faster and easier than you expect. You don't even need to count links--just lay the chains beside each...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 946
Posted By TobyGadd

Unless it's been upgraded at some point, it seems...

Unless it's been upgraded at some point, it seems like it was originally equipped with a 3x8 drivetrain. 2004 Trek T 900 – Specs, Comparisons, Reviews – 99 Spokes...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,039
Posted By TobyGadd

Yeah, the industry is definitely moving to TA...

Yeah, the industry is definitely moving to TA hubs. Still some decent options there, though.

You could also try calling Tandems East. Mel has lots of QR hubs, and he laces up nice wheels.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 814
Posted By TobyGadd

You can get a 32T 74bcd chainring here:...

You can get a 32T 74bcd chainring here: peterwhitecycles.com/tach.php#alize (https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/tach.php#alize) (TA74-32B TA Zelito 74mm inner 32 teeth). Not 34, but maybe close enough?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,039
Posted By TobyGadd

Other than the wheels that have come with my...

Other than the wheels that have come with my bikes, I usually have my wheels custom-built to my specs. I've always had good luck with DT Swiss hubs, spokes, and rims. I also like Shimano hubs, which...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,039
Posted By TobyGadd

What, specifically, didn't Santana recommend--and...

What, specifically, didn't Santana recommend--and why?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By TobyGadd

Since any bike that gets ridden is a great bike,...

Since any bike that gets ridden is a great bike, a folding bike is a good choice for your situation. Folding bikes add complexity and cost, but the tradeoff can absolutely be worth it.

I haven't...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,244
Posted By TobyGadd

Only on our MTB tandem. We use TPU tubes on our...

Only on our MTB tandem. We use TPU tubes on our "fast" road wheelset, but Slime tubes on our everyday wheelset. I'd probably use tubeless on all of our bikes, but they tend to dry out quickly during...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By TobyGadd

I thought that I'd have to upgrade my BB7 brakes...

I thought that I'd have to upgrade my BB7 brakes for steep descents in Colorado, but I've actually never needed to do it. If I change my mind, I'll probably go with Paul Klampers--which also don't...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 974
Posted By TobyGadd

I might recommend adding some links so that you...

I might recommend adding some links so that you can shift into big/big without ripping off your derailleur. Better to have some slack in your chain if you happen to shift to small/small (no damage)...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 974
Posted By TobyGadd

Exactly! And we usually spin closer to 90 rpm, so...

Exactly! And we usually spin closer to 90 rpm, so we're going at 4+ mph. Like a rocket ship! :lol:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 974
Posted By TobyGadd

On one of my wheelsets, I've got a 42t cassette...

On one of my wheelsets, I've got a 42t cassette paired with 24t chainring. With an 80-rpm cadence, the bike moves at 3.7 mph. Insanely slow, but it gets us up 20-percent climbs above 12,000 feet in...
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