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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 02:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By robakun

71.5mm bottom bracket

Hello everyone. I got this frame locally and was told it was an older Schwinn but I am not sure. Any help in identifying would be nice. I am planning to make a vintage single speed but ran into a...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
05-10-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By robakun

Im also thinking the same thing. Picked up a...

Im also thinking the same thing. Picked up a Trek 2100 and thinking of upgrading here and there. Its the original 7 speed and the Brifters are not working. thinking of making a Hybrid out of it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-11-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,545
Posted By robakun

perhaps adding a rear drum brake somehow and have...

perhaps adding a rear drum brake somehow and have the brake actuated by the stoker may solve issues since i dont think a dual pull option exists with more modern brifters?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,207
Posted By robakun

I have 32mm wide tires with a combined weight of...

I have 32mm wide tires with a combined weight of about 275lbs and run about 90 - 100 psi. I felt it has the best balance between comfort, performance and road risk.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By robakun

I ended up getting a Dia Compe rear BRS 101. I...

I ended up getting a Dia Compe rear BRS 101. I measured my current set up and determined it was 57mm reach. These also has 57mm so should work. Ordered a new cable for the rear also to replace the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-25-22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,047
Posted By robakun

Hello everyone! First post here with a pic!! ...

Hello everyone!
First post here with a pic!!
I picked up this Tandem from Huntington Beach CA several months ago to ride around with my daughter. It is a Sterling and I understand there is a brand...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-24-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By robakun

Thanks for the replies! I have Shimano brake...

Thanks for the replies!
I have Shimano brake levers so i guess I dont have the correct features for release... The Campy caliper does reach so that is one thing reassuring.
The Scott brake has...
Forum: Southern California
03-24-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,937
Posted By robakun

Oh yes... Crownview is nice and steep and long. ...

Oh yes... Crownview is nice and steep and long. Nera by Colinita and Casalina is good too. Ganado is a drag since it fees like it will never end. Eastvale is good too. So many nice climbs around...
Forum: Introductions
03-24-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By robakun

Great to see people responding! I grew up on...

Great to see people responding! I grew up on Japan and went to University of Texas Austin for school then came to Torrance to utilize my Japanese skills for work. Its such a great place for riding...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-24-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,047
Posted By robakun

LOL..me too! newbie status can not post pics!~ ...

LOL..me too! newbie status can not post pics!~ will do when I hit 10 posts!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-24-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By robakun

Thanks for the reply! I was wanting to post...

Thanks for the reply!
I was wanting to post pictures but being a newbie does not let me post pics or links so till I get 10 posts so I got a bit discouraged...
The front is a Campagnolo Chorus and...
Forum: Introductions
03-23-22, 01:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By robakun

Hello from Torrance California

Just joined and wanted to intro... I have a Canyon CF SL 8.0 I ride around Palos Verdes and a Momentum Street to city and commute. Also got a Sterling Tandem to ride with the daughter on the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-23-22, 12:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By robakun

upgraded brakes for 27"

Hello everyone!

I recently purchased a Sterling from the 80's to ride with my daughter and the brakes are not so good especially with the rear. I was wanting to update with some modern brakes...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-23-22, 12:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,660
Posted By robakun

wow... that is a heavy piece!

wow... that is a heavy piece!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-23-22, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,528
Posted By robakun

Tandems are such a niche market so hard to price...

Tandems are such a niche market so hard to price out and sell right?! I picked up mine from the 80's several months ago for $300 but no where near as nice as yours!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-23-22, 12:35 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 670,187
Posted By robakun

nice pictures! new here so looking forward to...

nice pictures! new here so looking forward to participating!
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