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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,004
Posted By ponti33609

2002 Co-Motion Big Al (aluminum)

Hi All,

Unfortunately we are going to sell of Co-Motion Tandem. I am just beginning and thought I might ask what some folks here thought would be a "correct" pricing for this? I am the second...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-17, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,990
Posted By ponti33609

We are just a couple years younger and her dram...

We are just a couple years younger and her dram is to cover the US. Yes, bath, kitchen etc all in this unit but need a bike option outside for sure. The van is under 20' so is really not that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-05-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,990
Posted By ponti33609

Hi Paul, It is actually one of these: ...

Hi Paul,

It is actually one of these:
Roadtrek Agile... (http://www.roadtrek.com/models/ss-agile/)

We live downtown Tampa and are fortunate it fits into our condo garage space. it is our only...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-05-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,990
Posted By ponti33609

Yeah, I saw this while searching as well. I...

Yeah, I saw this while searching as well. I guess I need to measure from the hitch to the end of the tire to see if 7.5" will clear it.

The Lambo is my neighbor's....he's a bit of a show-off. ;)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-05-17, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,990
Posted By ponti33609

DraftMaster/Rack Question

We have switched vehicles and we need to move from a SideWinder to something else. I think the DraftMaster is the best choice. We have a van with a continental kit for a spare on the back. Anyone...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,987
Posted By ponti33609

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_336...

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/CoMotion/x3-rack_zpsngz3dhjr.jpg

Yakima Sidewinder
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-16, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,458
Posted By ponti33609

We have a sidewinder on Thule Rails on an X3. ...

We have a sidewinder on Thule Rails on an X3. This is a pic of the bike on a Honda with Yakima rails.. Very stable. Do need stool unless you have good shoulders.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,841
Posted By ponti33609

Hi Mark - sorry for the late response. ...

Hi Mark - sorry for the late response. Unfortunately I probably never been out in gusts of more than 15-20 mph. Now-a-days it is relegated to mostly city riding as we live downtown Tampa. You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-15, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,841
Posted By ponti33609

1998 Klein Mantra Pro (Blue Koi)

452129

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/KleinMantra_zpsqsjfkknd.jpg

I know folks bash these as poor design etc. The issue is they were never really designed for down-hill...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-28-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,289
Posted By ponti33609

Tandem Alone

Our Tandem rides so well as a solo bike I sold my beloved Klein on EBay last week as I hadn't used it since we got the tandem. Even though my solo ride was sub 28 lbs versus the 38 lbs of the Tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-12, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 45,179
Posted By ponti33609

Another Thumbs Up for the Used Route. We have...

Another Thumbs Up for the Used Route. We have had our used Co-Motion for nearly a year.....retail back in the day was ~$5K and we got it delivered used and like new for ~$2K. We feel we could ride...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-20-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,326
Posted By ponti33609

St Pete and Clearwater Area

We have enjoyed riding this.

http://http://www.pinellascounty.org/trailgd/default.htm (http://www.pinellascounty.org/trailgd/default.htm)

Bob
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,161
Posted By ponti33609

1998 Klein Mantra (Koi Blue)

Here is my bike....an oldie and not ridden much since I went "tandem" but have never been able to part with it!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/photoa.jpg
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,831
Posted By ponti33609

+1 Nothing wrong with your Trek by the way...

+1

Nothing wrong with your Trek by the way but I agree with Rudy. I bought a used Co-Motion in the fall and like your Trek it is "nice" but I would sell mine used and upgrade to a really nice used...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-10-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,024
Posted By ponti33609

We too are new to tandem riding and read all I...

We too are new to tandem riding and read all I could during our search. Quickly decided on a quality used tandem. Made sense for us. For just over $2K we bought a 2002 Co-Motion Big Al. You can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-28-11, 05:26 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,444
Posted By ponti33609

No-one nearby to snap a pic of the 2 of us. This...

No-one nearby to snap a pic of the 2 of us. This was taken Thankgsgiving day. I have been traveling a lot for work but we try and hop on and take a spin when we can. This is our first ever tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-26-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,444
Posted By ponti33609

Here is a pic of my wife on a quick Thankgiving...

Here is a pic of my wife on a quick Thankgiving day ride. We are doing very well riding together and she is very comfortable. Didn't have to much time but did get 30 miles in.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-16-11, 05:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,444
Posted By ponti33609

Fitting

Funny, we get a new-to-us tandem and I have been on the westcoast more than home lately for work. We have gone for a few rides, nothing more than 30-miles to date, mostly around town. Based on all...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-30-11, 05:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,444
Posted By ponti33609

I have been on mine several times solo and rides...

I have been on mine several times solo and rides like a single IMO.

Here is a shot of it on our rack setup for the first time. Other update. We did break the cable guide on a recent ride Co-Mo...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-26-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,810
Posted By ponti33609

Hi - it might be helpful to say the price range...

Hi - it might be helpful to say the price range for these two bikes. I am "guessing ~$750-$1K as I saw several around that as I just went thru a similar process in purchasing our first tandem.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-10-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,444
Posted By ponti33609

I actually found it here on consignment. The...

I actually found it here on consignment. The couple I bought it from simply did not ride it the past few years. He told me he is in his early 70's and his wife was not as comfortable riding any...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-10-11, 03:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,444
Posted By ponti33609

Hi Rudy/Kay, We have been playing with all...

Hi Rudy/Kay,

We have been playing with all her adjustments. Thx for the tip on her saddle. We will tip it up a few degrees on our next rides till we dial it in better for her. Rained here this...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-11, 06:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,109
Posted By ponti33609

Hi, Having just gone thru the process of...

Hi,

Having just gone thru the process of scouring Craig'sList and eBay nationwide, to me, this looks a little high to me for the cosmetic condition displayed in the pictures. Obviously it could...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,444
Posted By ponti33609

Ok, here is a shot of how she looks at the...

Ok, here is a shot of how she looks at the moment. I know what you will say? Where's the clipless pedals........I told you we were "new" to this!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-11, 12:53 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 118,654
Posted By ponti33609

2002 Co-Motion

Although I have not used the "scale" yet, the spec sheet claims 34.6 with the standard fork. Perhaps it is really only 34.5 with the carbon fork! :thumb: Oops...forgot to add for the rack! ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-11, 06:30 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,841
Posted By ponti33609

The Klein Mantra was the cat's meow in the mid...

The Klein Mantra was the cat's meow in the mid 90's. It was known as an URT (Unified Rear Triangle) design and Gary Fisher - Joshua and Trek had an URT as well although not as popular. This one was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-11, 06:24 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,841
Posted By ponti33609

Here is my 1998 Klein Mantra in Koi Blue. We...

Here is my 1998 Klein Mantra in Koi Blue. We moved to Florida 6-years ago and unfortunately she has been a road bike ever since!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-11, 05:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,444
Posted By ponti33609

Our First Tandem - New to Forum

I am just saying hi.

My wife and I are new to tandems although we both have biked. We researched and read as much as we could and found a used Co-Motion Big Al for a reasonable price that was...
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