Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: barkersoldbean
Showing results 1 to 50 of 93
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-22-22, 03:28 AM
Replies: 1,513
Views: 673,245
Posted By barkersoldbean

North Wales on a sunny day = magical

One of the happiest post COVID days - sunny and beautiful views around Llangollen. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By barkersoldbean

E tandem chain wear

A quick question for any e tandem owners with a Bosch or similar drive system ( ie not f/r hub drive).

What is chain wear like with the extra power going through the system ?

Radically worse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By barkersoldbean

Love this idea. Can’t believe I didn’t twig to it...

Love this idea. Can’t believe I didn’t twig to it before.

just ordered 2mm brass rivets.

Thanks to everyone who posted - what a great forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By barkersoldbean

Refitting head badge to Grubb frame

Before I attempt this I thought I’d reach out 1st.

FH Grubb Steel frame all refurbed and head badge re-enamelled beautifully by a local artist and ready to refit.

I was going to pop rivet it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-17, 05:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,458
Posted By barkersoldbean

Canning wax/Paraffin

Nothing to do with belt drives but intrigued by the choice of chain lubricant.
What exactly is the lubricant you use (can you buy it on Amazon?).
35 years of usage pricked my interest = probably...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-07-16, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,638
Posted By barkersoldbean

Hi there. We recently bought a Duratec...

Hi there.

We recently bought a Duratec tandem which is 11 speed Ultegra Di2, 785 hydraulic shifters/discs and uses a Gebhardt crankset/crossover drive - not a triple but a compact 50/34 coupled...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-03-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,096
Posted By barkersoldbean

We have done 10,000 miles on a Rolf Prima...

We have done 10,000 miles on a Rolf Prima wheelset - 145 rear spacing, F&R discs. ~125kg team. All road work, all seasons, including hitting some "unannounced" potholes at high speed that you really...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-18-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 715
Posted By barkersoldbean

Thule 561 fork mount carrier adapted for Tandem usage

I thought some folks might be interested in this.

We recently replaced our S&S coupled IBIS (~23kg) with a new Tandem (Duratec, Di2, ~13kg) - but now uncoupled.

Historically, I used to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,975
Posted By barkersoldbean

Shimano free hub notching on Rolf Tandem wheels

I wondered if anyone has a solution to the free hub notching I discovered on our Rolf Prima Tandem rear wheel?

We are running a 9 speed 12-32 rear cassette and when I removed it for cleaning...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-15, 09:09 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,446
Posted By barkersoldbean

Thanks very much for your help - much appreciated.

Thanks very much for your help - much appreciated.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-04-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,446
Posted By barkersoldbean

I do beg your pardon for my ignorance - I have...

I do beg your pardon for my ignorance - I have not done anything with callipers before - I am not entirely sure what "bracket" I have presently, but lets say that this is indeed an Avid "bracket",...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-04-15, 04:46 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,446
Posted By barkersoldbean

I came across this thread - I am wanting to...

I came across this thread - I am wanting to replace bb7 callipers with Spyre callipers to improve braking on a 200mm disc rotor (F&R) tandem (IBIS). Does anyone see a problem in doing a straight swap...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-03-14, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,513
Views: 673,245
Posted By barkersoldbean

Better when you actually load the photo...

Better when you actually load the photo properly...duhhhhhh

415685
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-03-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1,513
Views: 673,245
Posted By barkersoldbean

file:///Users/tonybarcroft/Desktop/IMG_1242.JPG ...

file:///Users/tonybarcroft/Desktop/IMG_1242.JPG

Great ride north of Nice albeit a bit spoiled by the horseflies that ate me alive.
Bike 3.5 kg lighter now with Rolfs and various weight cuts in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-26-14, 02:35 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,446
Posted By barkersoldbean

Thanks for the input - our BB7s are old and a bit...

Thanks for the input - our BB7s are old and a bit melted from a few alpine descents, so this was the nudge I needed. I will source a pair. T
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-25-14, 04:00 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,446
Posted By barkersoldbean

Twocicle - just a quick question. In your...

Twocicle - just a quick question. In your considered opinion - what is the braking effectiveness improvement of the Spyre over the BB7? Rough % fine. Just trying to work out whether it was worth the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-14, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By barkersoldbean

Apologies - was not meant to be offensive - just...

Apologies - was not meant to be offensive - just a bit of a light hearted comment that went awry. T
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-11-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By barkersoldbean

To be honest I was a bit in "shock and horror" as...

To be honest I was a bit in "shock and horror" as I read your post. Unless you are a 120kg/500 watt output uber competitive team, I can't see how the loss of 50g in a chainring is going to make a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-10-14, 11:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,872
Posted By barkersoldbean

Aluminium - they weigh in around 1900g for the...

Aluminium - they weigh in around 1900g for the pair.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-14, 05:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,872
Posted By barkersoldbean

We have 2014 Rolf Prima Tandem wheelset. Twin...

We have 2014 Rolf Prima Tandem wheelset. Twin 230mm rotors, BB7. Schwalbe Ultremo 28C folding tyres @ 100psi. IBIS tandem, S&S coupled, team weight 120kg, total weight ~ 140kg. 1,000 miles so far...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,339
Posted By barkersoldbean

“Wherever your relationship is going, your tandem...

“Wherever your relationship is going, your tandem will get you there faster.”
So true!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-12-14, 03:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,849
Posted By barkersoldbean

Success - tried my wife with a Brooks (no good -...

Success - tried my wife with a Brooks (no good - lots of pain) and then picked up a trial version of a Fizik Aliante from the local bike shop.
After 300 yds she was complaining "it hurts still" and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,889
Posted By barkersoldbean

Thanks for this - I had initially tried a search...

Thanks for this - I had initially tried a search on the forum posts but didn't come up with anything - this is brilliant.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-14, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,889
Posted By barkersoldbean

Extra long (230 mm) light stoker stems

I am doing a weight reduction exercise for our Ibis tandem.

Lots of progress (wheels were a big saving) but I have run into a brick wall on lightening stoker stems.

We use an adjustable stoker...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-07-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,849
Posted By barkersoldbean

Thanks to everyone - we have a B17 Brooks lying...

Thanks to everyone - we have a B17 Brooks lying around in the basement, so it is going on and we will see - sounds like a lot of trial and error to get to a solution. Wife is somewhat relieved that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,849
Posted By barkersoldbean

Stoker complaints on saddle - any thoughts out there from other stokers (or captains?

We have just got back after 10 days touring around Valbonne in the South of France.

Whilst it was great with some superb rides, my wife (the stoker) kept complaining about a sore bum!

Pretty...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By barkersoldbean

Royce hubs - any experience of F&R disc hubs?

Looking at getting a 2nd set of lighter/sportier wheels for the (Ibis touché) tandem (32-36 hole, disc, 145 rear, 100 front). Current 48 spoke hope hub wheels are bullet proof but jeepers they are...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-18-14, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By barkersoldbean

S&S Coupler thread size question

Anyone know the technical thread specs for an S&S coupler?

I have an S&S coupled Ibis (3 X couplers) that I used to transport by car as two halves - each half mounted on a Thule 530 cycle carrier....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,641
Posted By barkersoldbean

Looking back, I think that one pointer to our...

Looking back, I think that one pointer to our successful tandem partnership was perhaps how my partner reacted in a car when I was driving a bit more rapidly than normal. My wife either continued to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-14, 04:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,537
Posted By barkersoldbean

We have an S&S coupled Ibis with discs (BB7) and...

We have an S&S coupled Ibis with discs (BB7) and used cable connectors with not a single issue over 10,000 km, including Ventoux, Tourmalet, Hautecam and other pyrenees descents. Only thing is to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-13, 05:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,270
Posted By barkersoldbean

Drops can be tricky for the stoker when climbing...

Drops can be tricky for the stoker when climbing out of the saddle. My wife found her knees hitting the drops. We switched to bullhorns for this reason and looking at times, no difference in flat...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-13, 01:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By barkersoldbean

Thanks Joe - this would have been a good...

Thanks Joe - this would have been a good solution, but looks like i have got hold of some 9 speed 105 shifters from ebay that will do the trick (i.e. get rid of the shift mate).
T
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By barkersoldbean

Advice on Campag Mirage/Shimano rear mech combo

Hi to all,

Our Ibis tandem (which I bought 2nd hand) has a campag mirage 9 speed shifter set up linked to a Shimano Deore rear mech with a traveller in between.

Brakes are twin bb7 discs.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,776
Posted By barkersoldbean

Such an obvious, but overlooked issue that causes...

Such an obvious, but overlooked issue that causes head scratching for single/tandem riders. This explains why I have a Fizik Arione on my road bike and it is perfect - but when I used it on the...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-30-13, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 947
Posted By barkersoldbean

Jeff Lyons email address

Anyone know Jeff Lyons email address?
I want a replica of a Philbrook tandem making (he probably made it - or at least filled all the lugs) and tricky doing a across the pond phone call.
Thanks...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,691
Posted By barkersoldbean

Any chance you would know anyone with garmin...

Any chance you would know anyone with garmin files for the California routes?
Would make it a cinch to follow.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,691
Posted By barkersoldbean

Great idea - am looking at this now.

Great idea - am looking at this now.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-13, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,256
Posted By barkersoldbean

Cannondale L/M Tandem measurements

I am renting a Cannondale tandem for a short 2 day trip to ride up Ventoux in July.323134
The rental shop only has a L/M for use and I just can't find the measurements anywhere.
I have scoured the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-13, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1,513
Views: 673,245
Posted By barkersoldbean

Not sure - we went down for the sportive - all I...

Not sure - we went down for the sportive - all I know was that I saw the gradient click up and up to over 20% at one point, lots of solo cyclists gave up and we chucked in the kitchen sink in the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-13, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,513
Views: 673,245
Posted By barkersoldbean

322922 Try again - this time with the picture. ...

322922
Try again - this time with the picture.
This was taken during the 2012 New Forest sportive - a 22% hill and we refused to yield - quite why my wife was smiling is not known - she was in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,691
Posted By barkersoldbean

Bought it now - thanks.

Bought it now - thanks.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,691
Posted By barkersoldbean

Good tip on the season - will do October.

Good tip on the season - will do October.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-13, 06:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,691
Posted By barkersoldbean

Thanks for the info - much appreciated. I have...

Thanks for the info - much appreciated. I have looked at your Strava info for the Sequoia century ride - the grades look ok to me - we are used to pyrenees/alps, so I am probably more worried about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,222
Posted By barkersoldbean

Suggest before deciding on fixed/freewheel for...

Suggest before deciding on fixed/freewheel for the road, you have a wee trip to a velodrome (Hellyer?) and rent a track bike for an hour. You'll know if you like it or not!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-11-13, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,691
Posted By barkersoldbean

Best place in California to base a week of Tandem biking

We want some advice for a 2 week trip in October/November of this year. Ideally the place would have several different loop rides of 90k/1,500m of climbing in beautiful scenery and quiet roads, with...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,206
Posted By barkersoldbean

Pardon Monsieur? Je ne comprends pas?

Pardon Monsieur? Je ne comprends pas?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-11-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1,513
Views: 673,245
Posted By barkersoldbean

322732 An Ibis panting up a 22% hill during the...

322732
An Ibis panting up a 22% hill during the New Forest Sportive. We refused to yield and the camerama
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-11-13, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By barkersoldbean

Any Calfee Tandems in the UK?

I am contemplating a plunge into the spending abyss of a built from scratch Calfee Tetra - a la TandemGeek and just wondered if there was anyone financially silly enough in the UK to have done it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,002
Posted By barkersoldbean

We had the same problem on our IBIs with a BB7. I...

We had the same problem on our IBIs with a BB7. I was forever flicking the brake lever to shut it up. Fixed it a la Tandem Geek solution #4 - fit a "helper" spring. Not had a problem since.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-13, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By barkersoldbean

Anyone done the Vaternrundan in Sweden?

I am doing the 300km Vatternrundan in Motala/Sweden.
Looking for any tips that can help make it more feasible to finish.....
Showing results 1 to 50 of 93
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.