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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-07-24, 04:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By mtreloar

I know you found your part at Comotion. But for...

I know you found your part at Comotion. But for interest, and in case others read this thread, I have a further question: Did you phone Santana?

In the past 2 years, I was able to buy a new...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By mtreloar

Thanks! Your setup is ideal for loaded touring,...

Thanks! Your setup is ideal for loaded touring, which we no longer do.
I run Conti Gatorskin 700x28 tires reliably 3 seasons for day rides. I would like a front fender, but it is out of the question...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By mtreloar

26" Wheel conversion?

Please forgive the subject drift: please tell more about the switch to 26" (from 700c I assume). Bike brand and model, brake type, any challenges in the switch.
We have a 700c 2005 vintage coupled...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-12-22, 04:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mtreloar

mkane - Do you ride with the brake "open", as...

mkane - Do you ride with the brake "open", as shown in the photo? I have always closed the lever on the side of the brake after mounting the wheel and inflating the tire.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-22, 04:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mtreloar

Hi mkane and merlinextraligh Interesting....

Hi mkane and merlinextraligh
Interesting. Like you, I was running Conti 700x28c with the DA 7800. Then I renewed the pads. The new pads are thicker than the old of course. I was surprised to see...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mtreloar

Hi bwebel - Thank you for the very useful link on...

Hi bwebel - Thank you for the very useful link on clearance. I am not allowed to post photos yet on the forum, otherwise I would show pictures of the Dura-ace side pull caliper from 2006 and imprint...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mtreloar

Front side pull brake 700x28c tire

I want to update a 2006 Santana TeamTi front brake to allow 700x28c tires. The OEM equipment is Durace R-7800, a side-pull, dual pivot, 47-57mm reach, brake. The Durace is a very nice brake, but does...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-10-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By mtreloar

Au contraire. We ride Schwalbe Winter HS396...

Au contraire. We ride Schwalbe Winter HS396 K-Guard 700x30c on our Santana Sovereign tandem (1994 vintage, with updated components). We are in southern Ontario in a rural location east of Toronto....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,520
Posted By mtreloar

This Travel Agent works for me, although I do not...

This Travel Agent works for me, although I do not know what delivery time it today
Do a web search for problemsolversbike.com products brakes travel_agents_-_6416 (I am not allowed to post a URL...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,008
Posted By mtreloar

Our team is a similar weight to yours. Dyad...

Our team is a similar weight to yours. Dyad wheels, 48 spokes. Our roads are chip seal with lots of pot holes. We ride 700 x 28c, the max the bike will take. Conti Gatorskins @ 120 psi are extremely...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-24-20, 08:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,657
Posted By mtreloar

Currently, our set up is 26 front - 36 rear with...

Currently, our set up is 26 front - 36 rear with the Ultegra FD and wide-range long cage XTR RD supplied by Santana on our 2006 TeamTi. I have added an N-gear jump stop to prevent chain dropping on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-29-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,114
Posted By mtreloar

I replaced the original brakes on my 1992 Santana...

I replaced the original brakes on my 1992 Santana Sovereign with Paul Minimotos. I tried without Travel Agents (TA) and found that I needed the TAs to get enought cable pull. These brake well. BUT,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,770
Posted By mtreloar

Paul Minimoto brake squawk: any solutions?

I have the same experience, although I have not tried the many 'solutions' you have. I will try the reverse toe-in suggestion once the snow disappears in the frozen north.
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