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Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-16-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By chichi

I have completed my conversion of 3x9..12/36 to...

I have completed my conversion of 3x9..12/36 to 2x12 11..50. I am very happy with the results.

This is a list of the changes
SRAM AXS Red road front and rear derailleurs
Cycles Chinook AXS...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By chichi

I have completed my conversion of 3x9..12/36 to...

I have completed my conversion of 3x9..12/36 to 2x12 11..50. I am very happy with the results.

This is a list of the changes
SRAM AXS Red road front and rear derailleurs
Cycles Chinook AXS...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-03-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By chichi

Msteven and Alcanbrad, Thanks for the...

Msteven and Alcanbrad,

Thanks for the feedback. I have a 34T on order from HoT and a replacement cage from Chinook cycles on order. I plan to use a roadlink also.
Sounds like I should get a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By chichi

I have been trying to find a 52 or 50/38 that...

I have been trying to find a 52 or 50/38 that would both attach to the 130 bolt circle.

I think I might have better luck finding those rings than my original idea of mounting a 32 or 34 on the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By chichi

I have been trying to find a 52 or 50/38 that...

I have been trying to find a 52 or 50/38 that would both attach to the 130 bolt circle.

I think I might have better luck finding those rings than my original idea of mounting a 32 or 34 on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By chichi

FSA SLK tandem triple conversion to compact

Does anybody have any advice on converting an FAS SLK 9 speed triple to a compact double?
I am hoping to convert to SRAM wireless 2x11 and I had no idea of the difficulty of finding 130mm and 74 BCD...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By chichi

Fsa Triple to compact conversion

Does anybody have any advice on converting an FAS SLK 9 speed triple to a compact double?
I am hoping to convert to SRAM wireless 2x11 and I had no idea of the difficulty of finding 130mm and 74 BCD...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-03-21, 12:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,383
Posted By chichi

Hope v2'S with Pauls Klampers, great setup.

Hope v2'S with Pauls Klampers, great setup.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-20, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By chichi

[QUOTE=DaveSSS;21837717]Forget the Athena hoods....

[QUOTE=DaveSSS;21837717]Forget the Athena hoods. The bigger problem is shifting the triple FD. It will require a 2011-2014 left shifter. Here's another trick. A pre 2015 right shifter will shift 11...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By chichi

Maybe I approaching this from the wrong...

Maybe I approaching this from the wrong direction. I have access to an Athena triple groupo. What I don't like about the Athena is the metal brake levers and the inability to shift more than 1 gear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By chichi

I have a tandem that has campy 9-speed shifters...

I have a tandem that has campy 9-speed shifters and a Shimano mtn bike rear derailer. The cable screws to the "other side" and it works ok but not great. The rear hub is a Chris King the cassettes is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-20, 12:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By chichi

long cage record or chorus 11 speed

Is there any way to put a long cage pulley system on an 11 speed chorus or record derailer?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-24-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,861
Posted By chichi

Gee, I am surprised to hear that other people are...

Gee, I am surprised to hear that other people are not comfortable traveling next year, Bill assured me that we were the only couple that was not comfortable traveling next year!;)
( in spite of the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-18-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,861
Posted By chichi

Santana rescheduled our August trip to May of...

Santana rescheduled our August trip to May of next year. We are not happy with the way they have handled the reschedule or cancellation.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-24-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,303
Posted By chichi

Sounds like we are in the same boat ( no pun...

Sounds like we are in the same boat ( no pun intended). I don't have a problem with the operator canceling and rescheduling. I do take exception to them changing the time of year the trip was...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,303
Posted By chichi

Better to screw loyal customers in the short term...

Better to screw loyal customers in the short term and hope you can start something else with money you didn't earn from them?
Wow maybe Canadians have a different have a different take on life than...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,303
Posted By chichi

We have had a major tandem tour operator...

We have had a major tandem tour operator reschedule a trip on us with no opportunity given for refunds or credit toward future trips. I know of 5 couples who have had this happen to them with the...
Forum: Northern California
10-14-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,059
Posted By chichi

Does anyone know if it is acceptable to spend the...

Does anyone know if it is acceptable to spend the night in a class B camper at the ride start parking lot?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-23-18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 168,818
Posted By chichi

Ultimate Tandem Hauler

Ultimate Tandem Hauler, Winnebago ERA 170 C, Tandem fits in the cabin through side sliding door and you can take a shower and make lunch after your ride. Winnebago has discontinued the ERA 170C in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By chichi

We just returned from a trip to South Carolina (...

We just returned from a trip to South Carolina ( We both strongly recommend Hotel Domestique ). We flew on United with an S&S coupled Calfee, when we checked in at curbside side I was going to check...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-10-14, 09:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,664
Posted By chichi

I quit using the 28mm 4 season 4 years ago...

I quit using the 28mm 4 season 4 years ago because the plys on the rear tire would move within the casing resulting in a what felt like an out of round wheel. I have been running Vittorias for the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-14, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,174
Posted By chichi

Honey the bike ate our money (or now and then)

386516

386517

Pics of our Calfee 5 1/2 years in.
Biggest change is wound up fork and floating vented discs front and rear.
Other changes;
Disc in front required new wheel
Newer model...
Forum: Introductions
06-10-14, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By chichi

photo test

386514

386515
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-17-13, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,316
Posted By chichi

I am running BB7 with Hope v2 floating/vented...

I am running BB7 with Hope v2 floating/vented disc front and rear, front fork is the Wound Up Tandem Duo. I do have to open up the BB7's a bit to fit the disc's in, I think you might be able to do...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,046
Posted By chichi

I had a chance to try to fit a vented Hope disc...

I had a chance to try to fit a vented Hope disc into the Spyre caliper, it did not fit. I did not see any obvious way to modify the spyre either. I do run BB7's modified to fit the Hope vented hope...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-13, 03:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,642
Posted By chichi

All of these suggestions are excellent. I...

All of these suggestions are excellent. I recommend flying into SFO and renting a vehicle large enough to hold your bike. 2 weeks will give you plenty of time to stay in 4 or 5 different places and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-13, 07:15 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,046
Posted By chichi

I saw the TRP mechanicals this weekend. I liked...

I saw the TRP mechanicals this weekend. I liked what I saw but did not test ride them. It will be interesting to see if the hope two piece vented rotor will fit in them. I have been using the hope...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-13, 01:26 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,046
Posted By chichi

I am running the ventalated discs with the...

I am running the ventalated discs with the modified Avid calipers. I was originally only running it in back but added the disc brake upfront for a trip to France last September. I had been installing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-13, 09:58 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,046
Posted By chichi

Ritterview thanks for the heads up on these...

Ritterview thanks for the heads up on these brakes. Put me in the front of the line as soon as these hit the market. I am hoping to pair the TRP's with the Hope V2 vented discs. I am currently...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-17-12, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,259
Posted By chichi

Try calling the tourism office there is a shop...

Try calling the tourism office there is a shop across the strret from them that rents and they had several tandems.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-13-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,259
Posted By chichi

There is a shop at the 0 kilometer marker for the...

There is a shop at the 0 kilometer marker for the route up Mt Ventoux that rents quality tandems in Bédoin, France

La Route du Ventouxmore info...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-02-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,494
Posted By chichi

test276075

test276075
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-24-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,017
Posted By chichi

Did you have to make any modifactions to the...

Did you have to make any modifactions to the Bengal Calipers? I am using the V2's with Avid calipers but had to make modifacations.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,103
Posted By chichi

I was told today that Woudup has restarted...

I was told today that Woudup has restarted production on the Tandem Duo fork, some changes, same price.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,103
Posted By chichi

Good to hear that my experience with the Wound Up...

Good to hear that my experience with the Wound Up Duo is typical as I am headed down Mt Ventoux in 10 days
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,103
Posted By chichi

I recently installed a WoundUp Tandem Duo with a...

I recently installed a WoundUp Tandem Duo with a disc brake on our tandem. The fork legs definatley deflect when braking, this may have benn happening with our previuos rim brake assembly but is just...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-03-12, 07:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,178
Posted By chichi

I have left the bags at the hotel where we have...

I have left the bags at the hotel where we have started and ended our trip on 3 occasions and have never been charged. I was spending a minimum of 1 night on each end of the trip. Trip #4 with this...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,649
Posted By chichi

I was able to locate a Wound Up Tandem Duo and...

I was able to locate a Wound Up Tandem Duo and had it installed this last weekend. Set up is 203mm Hope Floating disc, Modified Avid BB7, Gore Ride on Cable housing and Campagnolo Record 10 speed...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-12, 05:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,178
Posted By chichi

Any problems setting this up? I thought it might...

Any problems setting this up? I thought it might be a good way to ride across the US over the course of several years.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-03-12, 12:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,114
Posted By chichi

After getting a better understanding of what the...

After getting a better understanding of what the word "wind" means in the Gorge I decided to ride out via the the old Columbia River Highway and the rent a car and drive back to Portland and do the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-02-12, 11:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,178
Posted By chichi

We just returned from a 4 day trip to Portland...

We just returned from a 4 day trip to Portland that included 3 days of riding. I felt the couplers and no paint option proved their worth again on this trip.
We flew Alaska Airlines from San Jose to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-26-12, 09:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,596
Posted By chichi

I spent a few hours last night packing our...

I spent a few hours last night packing our coupled tandem for a trip to Portland for the weekend. I will say that the idea of dropping the bike in a box with minimal tear down is enticing. When I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By chichi

As a fellow Shark fan I understand your enjoyment...

As a fellow Shark fan I understand your enjoyment of longexcruciating suffering!

I have done the Death Ride 9 times on my single but have notmustered the courage to consider it on the tandem.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-12, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 951
Posted By chichi

Our tandem was built to do exactly what you are...

Our tandem was built to do exactly what you are planning, have the flexability to go either disc or calipers. After 4+ years of riding the bike I have never used the caliper option. I do use the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-08-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,114
Posted By chichi

This information and some information I found on...

This information and some information I found on the Mt Hood Century have got me that the ride to Hood river should is doable. Looks like it will be a challenge, but well worth the effort. Coming...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-07-12, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,114
Posted By chichi

Portland to Hood River via Government Camp, 1 Day ?

My wife and I are going to be in Portland last weekend in July for the Chris King Gourmet ride. I was thinking of riding to Hood River via Goverment Camp on Sunday and then returning to Portland via...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-07-12, 09:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By chichi

Portland to Hood River

My wife and I are going to be in Portland last weekend in July for the Chris King Gourmet ride. I was thinking of riding to Hood River via Goverment Camp on Sunday and then returning to Portland via...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-12, 08:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,505
Posted By chichi

Tandem Tom, Nobody has asked the obvious,...

Tandem Tom,

Nobody has asked the obvious, What type of wax did you use?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,500
Posted By chichi

I just located a Wound Up Duo, that will be built...

I just located a Wound Up Duo, that will be built up for travel purposes, I am interested to see the if there is an improved stopping distance. My reason for going disc up front was to eliminate the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-12, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 985
Posted By chichi

That look like a prettyinterseting way out, at...

That look like a prettyinterseting way out, at about 100 miles it does start to get on the dge of what we may want to ride for a relaxing day though, any idea how much climbing is involved? We...
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