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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,219
Posted By mddobbs

I would not have believed it had I not tried it....

I would not have believed it had I not tried it. It is not a night and day difference - just a noticeable difference. It was an experiment with an old part (booster) collecting dust, and I don't like...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,219
Posted By mddobbs

Thanks for the heads up. I have a aluminum crown...

Thanks for the heads up. I have a aluminum crown on my fork, and I don't see any corrosion. One thing I forgot to mention is that the rim in question, the Da Vinci V-22, has flat, but not machined...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,219
Posted By mddobbs

Brake Booster

Regarding the Wound Up fork, is yours the V-brake version? I mounted but did not test a brake booster that I added to our V-brake fork until recently. Unlike my MTB singles, the V-brake on my Wound...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,540
Posted By mddobbs

Performer Carbon Tandem

Also interested if anyone has tried the carbon tandem from this source.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,032
Posted By mddobbs

Rim Width Study - Bicycle Rolling Resistance

Just Released

Real rolling resistance data on different rim and tire widths, different pressures has just been posted on the Bicycle Rolling Resistance website. Well done!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-21, 06:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,219
Posted By mddobbs

Kinlin Rims from Spa Cycles, UK

Here was a quick reply from Spa Cycles regarding shipping Kinlin Rims to the US:

"I'm sorry Mark,
We can ship rims to US, it's just too expensive.
Kind regards,
John."
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,219
Posted By mddobbs

Kinlin 279

My old 28 spoke 279's were built with CX-rays. Glad to hear that you feel they are strong enough for a tandem. For self-built, I might use Sapim Lasers so I don't have to worry too much about...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,219
Posted By mddobbs

Alloy Tandem Rims

Thanks for your quick feedback. We have a bit of shared history! Our tandem is an early 2000's Comotion Supremo,and our team weight is 285 lbs. I built it up from a frame, but despite using fairly...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-11-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,219
Posted By mddobbs

Heat related tire/tube blowout

Can you provide more information on the mechanism of your heat related blowout(s)? I am curious to know if I should moved to disc brakes front and back. I would like to build a set of 36 spoke wheels...
Forum: Tandem Bikes and Gear Marketplace
01-27-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
Posted By mddobbs

Can you PM me? I can't reach you - not enough...

Can you PM me? I can't reach you - not enough posts to PM.
Forum: Tandem Bikes and Gear Marketplace
01-27-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
Posted By mddobbs

What is the status of this sale? I have...

What is the status of this sale? I have questions, but can't PM because I have not posted. Perhaps you can contact me at mddobbs70@yahoo.com.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-17, 01:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,422
Posted By mddobbs

10 oz might be Real

When I built up our Comotion Speedster (size Small), I was surprised that I needed more than one chain's length to meet the length requirement for the timing chain only. Seemed like almost two...
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