Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: quickrelease5
Showing results 1 to 22 of 22
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By quickrelease5

calfee tetra - lessons learned

We have a 2019 Calfee tetra - its a great bkie and rides like a dream. It has a build almost identical to what was describe: SRAM etap, 2 couplers, carbon everything (cranks, seat posts, bars,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 869
Posted By quickrelease5

I'm so tired of these facebook only notices. ...

I'm so tired of these facebook only notices. what happened to an old fashioned website, is it too expensive? or perhaps partner with another group, bike shop, etc.

Cape cod is a great tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-12-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By quickrelease5

use your finger, not the brake lever button

would it be simplest just to have the captain swipe the touch screen Garmin gps to what ever screen desired and leave the stoker and his or her screen alone? what am I missing.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,241
Posted By quickrelease5

only 3 bikes in this picture -but i have put on 4

oops, only three bikes here in this picture, but there is room for 4 if need be.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,241
Posted By quickrelease5

4 bikes on a hitch rack

When the gang all travels together I put the three singles and one tandem on a standard Yakima 4 bike hitch rack - the wheels come off the tandem and the bikes are just within the width of the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-23-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By quickrelease5

carbon wheels -yes

We have Spinergy carbon wheels (model FCC32?) with 32/28 4 season gatorskins on our 2019 Calfee Tetra. The wheels look great and ride even better. Not a single spoke or wheel issue so far, knock on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By quickrelease5

SD 15 cycling shoe - not sure if the link was...

SD 15 cycling shoe - not sure if the link was correct
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By quickrelease5

these SIDI shoes fit the bill and go on sale...

these SIDI shoes fit the bill and go on sale sometimes. they are the best. Wish they made them in women's sizes too.

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/sidi-sd15-cycling-shoe-mens
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-15-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,279
Posted By quickrelease5

sram red etap ed, love it and hate it

I have a somewhat similar tale of pain and suffering with my red Etap FD, which was part of the build on my 2019 Calfee tetra. Let me start out by saying the electronic shifting is great for two...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,831
Posted By quickrelease5

At the present time the state department is...

At the present time the state department is pretty clear on the topic of travel to France (and many other European countries): NO.
https://fr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

And , more...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-16-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,831
Posted By quickrelease5

Vaccinate the whole boat!

Best guess that 5-10 people have had the infection for each person who test positive? NO. And where are almost at heard immunity? NO!. Please provide some sort of reference for this propaganda, the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-11-20, 07:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,759
Posted By quickrelease5

etap for a calfee tetra tandem

just curious, why not an sram etap drivetrain? A second generation electronic derailleur stem with no wires, no external battery, and an intuitive shift pattern.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-11-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,906
Posted By quickrelease5

loosen the SPD allen bolt for the novice

My prized novice stoker became attached (literally) to her double sided spd's the minute i put them on the bike, with the tension screw set fairly loose. This permits a rapid detachment with the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,931
Posted By quickrelease5

fake news about cadaver helmet testing! Fact::...

fake news about cadaver helmet testing!
Fact:: A 2018 federally funded study at Virginia tech, no cadaver heads, just an anvil and an array of impact sensors. I cant post the link on this blog, as...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,481
Posted By quickrelease5

I wanted a more upright ride on my calfee tetra...

I wanted a more upright ride on my calfee tetra tandem, similar to the position on my favorite road bike. i am not certainly not a pro, and don't deserve a pro fit - but I have been on a bike since...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-14-19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,025
Posted By quickrelease5

thanks, for some reason it does not show up on a...

thanks, for some reason it does not show up on a google search for "santana tandem"
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-14-19, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,025
Posted By quickrelease5

Santana tandem website?

where did Santana website disappear to? and is the Santana beyond ever going to be built? two questions, no answers.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-18, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,242
Posted By quickrelease5

any other ideas out there? the previous suggest...

any other ideas out there? the previous suggest was less than helpful
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-18, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,242
Posted By quickrelease5

Best saddle for a female stoker who sits upright with bullhorn handlebars

Rather than run through a big pile of saddles, what is everyone's experience with the most comfortable saddle for someone who rides upright -knowing that most saddles are created for those who tilt...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,609
Posted By quickrelease5

wow, this is a real head scratcher. it would be...

wow, this is a real head scratcher. it would be great to test ride these carbon tandems, but in the east there is not a tandem shop that I know of that has 15K bike test bike, and to compare the two...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-18, 07:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,609
Posted By quickrelease5

Wow, the tetra lovers seem to outnumber the...

Wow, the tetra lovers seem to outnumber the synergy lovers by a large margin. While we are on the topic, any thoughts on the new Santana carbon frame, which has yet to be released (the evolve)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,609
Posted By quickrelease5

Santana Synergy VS Calfee Tetra

I am going to to buy one of these two "dream" tandems. There is nothing but praise for the tetra, but where are the opinions on the santana synergy? the bike has a titanium/carbon composite frame....
Showing results 1 to 22 of 22


 
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.