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Forum: Touring
04-07-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 817
Posted By Paul J

We rode from SF to LA mid June 2021 on our...

We rode from SF to LA mid June 2021 on our tandem. There is no shoulder so you have to pay attention. It is good on a tandem as my wife will turn and make direct eye-to-eye contact if someone is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 419
Posted By Paul J

Velocityusa.com has options for you to consider....

Velocityusa.com has options for you to consider. I'm pretty surprised your bike shop wouldn't know of this option.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-02-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,437
Posted By Paul J

This seems pretty fair to me. I don't think the...

This seems pretty fair to me. I don't think the Klein frames have a strong following in the Classic market.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-21-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By Paul J

Very nice. We also have a Speedster, ours has the...

Very nice. We also have a Speedster, ours has the lateral tube and is from the last year before going to the open Frame design.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By Paul J

Keep me posted if you think you might want to...

Keep me posted if you think you might want to purchase my Shimano Dyad wheel set. We just moved to South Carolina from Lancaster and get back frequently. We actually will be there next week.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By Paul J

Yes, Shimano made a 40 hole rear hub with...

Yes, Shimano made a 40 hole rear hub with threading for the drag brake. Also White Ind does one too, it does require enlarging the hole on the brake to fit. I have both of these hubs on tandem...
Forum: Touring
08-31-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By Paul J

Shimano made tandem hubs with the threaded...

Shimano made tandem hubs with the threaded section for drag brakes, I have one set. Also White Industries made a hub for this setup. I have two wheel sets with this configuration. You will need to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 187,556
Posted By Paul J

Yes, someone is dreaming. :-) Even something...

Yes, someone is dreaming. :-)
Even something from a fine builder can't generate that kind of pricing with it's old components and design.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By Paul J

We are now less but for several years (10?) were...

We are now less but for several years (10?) were in a similar weight to your team. We ran 28 and 32c Gaterskins with no problems other than a pinch flat when we hit a rock which probably would have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-17-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,001
Posted By Paul J

Being 9 speed should be fairly easy to still...

Being 9 speed should be fairly easy to still support. It it is in good repair not a bad price but on the high side. It should do pretty much everything you are thinking of doing though if it doesn't...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By Paul J

I'm not sure where in the northeast you are...

I'm not sure where in the northeast you are located. There is a New England based tandem group called NEWTS (The New England Wicked Tandem Society). The are very informal using a Facebook Group and a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By Paul J

No, I'm not speaking about the crank set, I'm...

No, I'm not speaking about the crank set, I'm talking about the four chain wheels that the front derailleur operates. They look like freewheel cogs. See picture5.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-01-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By Paul J

In response to LV2TNDM's response on the...

In response to LV2TNDM's response on the downgrade for Campy, I'm not sure if the quad chain rings were a Campy only configuration, but that is an amazing feature which is most likely not still...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-31-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By Paul J

Thorn tandem are well made bikes. Nothing fancy...

Thorn tandem are well made bikes. Nothing fancy just a good utilitarian bike.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 732
Posted By Paul J

The Canon dale is a better bike in my opinion.

The Canon dale is a better bike in my opinion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 697
Posted By Paul J

James, when did you have your knee replacement?...

James, when did you have your knee replacement? My wife had hers done in February and it has really been slow progress. I've was hoping we would have been on the tandem by now. Hopeful to be out in a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Paul J

I wonder if someone could wrap the seat stays...

I wonder if someone could wrap the seat stays with carbon?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By Paul J

Are the internal cable routings just holes...

Are the internal cable routings just holes drilled in the top tube and you have to "fish" the housing through, or is there an inner tube brazed inside? My Spectrum by Tom Kellogg has a similar cable...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By Paul J

Have you checked with Velocity Wheels? they have...

Have you checked with Velocity Wheels? they have the options for pre-built wheels at a pretty reasonable cost of $573.00 for the pair.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 164
Posted By Paul J

Name Plate covers for Ultegra 9 speed brake levers (the small cover that always brea)

I saw a post somewhere on the Bike Forums with a vendor for after market name plate covers for 9 speed Ultegra brifters. I think they were 3D printed and much cheaper than NOS or used items on Ebay....
Forum: Touring
02-28-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,813
Posted By Paul J

We ended up getting ours online before the cost...

We ended up getting ours online before the cost went up. The first opportunity we had to use the pass was in Grand Junction at the Monument. I was so disappointed when we reached the gate and it was...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-28-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By Paul J

We have the more capable Garmin in the stoked...

We have the more capable Garmin in the stoked position. They handle directions when needed. I have an old basic Garmin up front that I use as a normal computer. We change bikes and wheels and I got...
Forum: Touring
02-27-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,813
Posted By Paul J

Something we found out when we were purchasing...

Something we found out when we were purchasing our lifetime seniors pass to the National Parks, you can't purchase at parks that do not charge admission. You have to be at a park that is not free. We...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,244
Posted By Paul J

We use a standard Thule trailer hitch mount two...

We use a standard Thule trailer hitch mount two bike rack. It works well for us on our RDX Acura and the Subaru Crostrek. We take the wheels off and the frame fits within the mirrors. We,be traveled...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By Paul J

Thanks, I see I am following you guys. Saw your...

Thanks, I see I am following you guys. Saw your pictures, many Years ago I lived in Grand Junction and used the California Zyphy to Denver.

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By Paul J

Did you guys journal or post your rides anywhere?

Did you guys journal or post your rides anywhere?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-02-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By Paul J

I too would love to hear what width others are...

I too would love to hear what width others are using. We have a later model Speedster than yours,maybe the last year they had the diagonal center tube. We too would love to know the widest tire for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-12-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By Paul J

Thanks for these options Alcanbrad and the update...

Thanks for these options Alcanbrad and the update Richard. We are heading out for a wedding and then staying two weeks. We will probably try to do rides close to Mesa maybe using the trails and canal...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By Paul J

Thank you Jim, nothing came up as an option to...

Thank you Jim, nothing came up as an option to rent so we've decided to bring our tandem as we are driving. I'm never keen on bringing one of the tandem cross-country. We did it last year so I guess...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-17-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By Paul J

Tandem rental Phoenix AZ

I posted this in social media and thought I'd post here too. Does anyone have info on tandem rental in the Phoenix area?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-12-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By Paul J

We use a bar end thumb shifter on the captain's...

We use a bar end thumb shifter on the captain's right Side drop bar end. with you using flat bars you could look for an old mountain bike shifter when they were separate from the brake lever and put...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-03-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,468
Posted By Paul J

Gearing will be important for you with a stoker...

Gearing will be important for you with a stoker who is not a cyclist. When we started my wife was not a cyclist, a bike ride for her was a 5 mile ride on the bike path with the grand-kids. Your...
Forum: Touring
10-15-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,220
Posted By Paul J

Forks

I thought that the Cannondale touring bikes all had Cro-mo forks?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-13-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,355
Posted By Paul J

I saw it, super fun :-)

I saw it, super fun :-)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-27-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,373
Posted By Paul J

Orange, my favorite color😁

Orange, my favorite color😁
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,584
Posted By Paul J

Many years ago when we all were still wearing...

Many years ago when we all were still wearing wool shorts I had a bee hit the leg hole and get in on my thigh. It stung me two or three times. The funny thing was, I was riding by the TREK facility...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,741
Posted By Paul J

I'd call Mel at Tandems East. He has stock in...

I'd call Mel at Tandems East. He has stock in pretty any eccentric/bottom bracket version. 856-451-5104 Their website is www.tandemseast.com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,671
Posted By Paul J

Brings back memories. Jeffery painted my...

Brings back memories. Jeffery painted my Borthwick frame back in the early 80's He did a wonderful job especially with the beautiful Copper "B" head badge which he polished and clear coated.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,686
Posted By Paul J

Tandems East is located across the river from you...

Tandems East is located across the river from you in South Jersey. Mel and Barbara, who own the business have been riding for decades and raised their kids on the back of tandems. Mel designed a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,724
Posted By Paul J

Good to hear from you Dennis. Been wondering what...

Good to hear from you Dennis. Been wondering what you are up to. We were recently in Travelers Rest South Carolina and had to stop at Walmart to pick something up before we went out for a ride on out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,458
Posted By Paul J

Your thought of moving to a disc compatible fork...

Your thought of moving to a disc compatible fork sounds like a good idea. If you were to do that, could you move the front brake to the rear by changing the pads and cutting and re-threading the...
Forum: Touring
03-07-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,321
Posted By Paul J

For a regular Bible using a zip-loc bag or...

For a regular Bible using a zip-loc bag or plastic container to protect seems to be the best option. For Bible apps the https://www.youversion.com/ is an amazing option which allows you to load...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,893
Posted By Paul J

At my local bike shop

Here in Lancaster County Pennsylvania we have a rather unique Mennonite owned bike shop which is a sort of legend here in the area called Shirk's Bike Shop. I was in yesterday to pick up my rear...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,373
Posted By Paul J

Not wanting to be a grouch but, with this post...

Not wanting to be a grouch but, with this post and the several that follow are taking this thread off it's original purpose which was to collect pictures of our tandems.Maybe this conversation could...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-14-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,114
Posted By Paul J

That would be a pretty good price for a T900 in...

That would be a pretty good price for a T900 in good condition at about half of the original price. It is a solid "comfort bike" style and one you could enjoy for many years. Most of these you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-14-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 992
Posted By Paul J

Pretty good price for a solid starter tandem for...

Pretty good price for a solid starter tandem for you. Looks to be in pretty good condition. Depending on what the current parts group is could limit the upgrade potential but is very ride-able. Do...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-13-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,995
Posted By Paul J

Best wishes, my wife was not a cyclist when we...

Best wishes, my wife was not a cyclist when we started riding and now we ride a couple thousand miles a year on the tandem. Something to remember as newer tandem riders, the front shifting will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,715
Posted By Paul J

Thanks, keep me posted on the frame.

Thanks, keep me posted on the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,046,715
Posted By Paul J

This is a beauty, what is the top tube length? ...

This is a beauty, what is the top tube length?

[QUOTE=Jacob_R_59;22185658]Here are a few:
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,958
Posted By Paul J

It is interesting reading these old posts and...

It is interesting reading these old posts and seeing names we haven't seen in a long time. I always wonder how folks are doing.
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