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03-23-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By PoeCo

Hmm... interesting thoughts. We don't really...

Hmm... interesting thoughts. We don't really talk about/have commands when riding the tandem. About the only thing I ask (as captain) is whether he is ready when we're at a full stop and we're...
03-15-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,541
Posted By PoeCo

What I am gathering from this is that you meant...

What I am gathering from this is that you meant to say you aren't okay with any records, either KOMs or QOMs, for tandems on Strava, but in the original post you'd singled out QOMs, which is why I...
03-15-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,541
Posted By PoeCo

My philosophy is "don't hate the player, hate the...

My philosophy is "don't hate the player, hate the game" (so to speak) in regard to Strava. Like many others, I wish there was a tag to select tandem instead of getting lumped in with all the singles...
03-15-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,541
Posted By PoeCo

Curious why you think this? So, KOMs are okay,...

Curious why you think this? So, KOMs are okay, but not QOMs?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,844
Posted By PoeCo

Very late to this (apologies), but thought I'd...

Very late to this (apologies), but thought I'd add my two cents, for whatever it's worth (and I do think what most have said makes sense). I own a 2018 Diverge, am female, and have ridden it on a...
03-07-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

Well folks, we finally got our wheels back and...

Well folks, we finally got our wheels back and were able to ride this weekend, so I just wanted to update because I appreciate all the suggestions of things to check. After about 85 miles of riding,...
03-07-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,551
Posted By PoeCo

As there is a large spectrum for folks with...

As there is a large spectrum for folks with autism, I think you will best know whether your son would be able to handle riding a tandem as the stoker. My first question would be, have you captained a...
02-22-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

Certainly a plausible source of the noise, but as...

Certainly a plausible source of the noise, but as you said, there's only one way to tell for sure. I'm looking forward to getting out to ride (hopefully, sooner than later) so we can test out...
02-22-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

That's what I'm guessing. I really don't think...

That's what I'm guessing. I really don't think the noise was from the rim/wheel, but it obviously needs to be fixed, regardless.



Yes. Our tandem came (mostly) assembled, but we found that...
02-21-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

So, we still haven't had an opportunity to ride...

So, we still haven't had an opportunity to ride because when we pulled the tandem out yesterday to prep for a ride, we realized that one of the spokes on the rear wheel was loose. Upon closer...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,720
Posted By PoeCo

Definitely open to used possibilities as well....

Definitely open to used possibilities as well. Sometimes, for me, the difficult bit is sizing. I'm under 5'4, so that always presents a challenge as most used bikes are larger sized than I need......
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,720
Posted By PoeCo

I have read some about the Resolution... it seems...

I have read some about the Resolution... it seems like a pretty sweet ride. I could always get the frameset and build it, since I do have parts, so that could be a possibility. I'll have to check out...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,720
Posted By PoeCo

It's a rough number for a budget, not exact, but...

It's a rough number for a budget, not exact, but I do own new Rolf wheels (they are disc, which is another reason I'd prefer the bike take disc brakes), so that helps with getting things built too....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,720
Posted By PoeCo

Thank you, yes. I forgot about Rod... I've had...

Thank you, yes. I forgot about Rod... I've had one of theirs as well... not an Outlaw, but a custom in the past and currently own one of their tandems.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,720
Posted By PoeCo

I have no doubt. For me, I'd like to have the...

I have no doubt. For me, I'd like to have the ability for a slightly wider tire and hydraulic brakes because of hand issues. I already have a high rise on the stem... any higher and I think it will...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-21, 04:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,720
Posted By PoeCo

Suggestions for lightweight, steel road bikes

I have had the wonderful opportunity to try a lot of bikes (as I know many have), but I am always on the hunt for the ONE road bike that I will hang on to for more than a season or two. I've had...
02-13-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

This is definitely not the stems, but those can...

This is definitely not the stems, but those can be annoying and infuriating noises as well. Anything that creaks or squeaks constantly can get irritating very quickly! :)
02-13-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

Interesting. I think the BBs/eccentric are where...

Interesting. I think the BBs/eccentric are where we will start our next round of investigation. I am fairly convinced that it is something in that vicinity as so many other bits have been checked,...
02-10-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

Thank you! We hadn't thought about it being...

Thank you! We hadn't thought about it being specific to the Bushnell eccentric, so that is another great suggestion. Also interesting about the presta valve nut. Sometimes the smallest things can...
02-10-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

This is my suspicion. I think it has something to...

This is my suspicion. I think it has something to do with one of the BBs... so, either the one we replaced is just a bad one, or it's the captain's BB that has gone bad... or, perhaps something is...
02-10-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

Ha! :roflmao:I don't think he would like that. We...

Ha! :roflmao:I don't think he would like that. We are in less-conventional captain/stoker positions as he is the stoker and I am the captain. It actually works well for us though because he's a lot...
02-09-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

The tandem is not a CoMotion (it's a Rodriguez),...

The tandem is not a CoMotion (it's a Rodriguez), but checking the hub certainly wouldn't hurt anything! :)
Thank you for your thoughts.
02-08-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

Thank you all so very much for your thoughts!!...

Thank you all so very much for your thoughts!! They are all greatly appreciated (and humorous, in some cases).

We will keep up the investigation... we're pretty good about lubing and checking...
02-08-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

HA! No, that isn't what one would hope for!! :)

HA! No, that isn't what one would hope for!! :)
02-08-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,034
Posted By PoeCo

Beginning Tandem Age: 81 Current Tandem Age: 89...

Beginning Tandem Age: 81
Current Tandem Age: 89 (we obviously haven't been at it long, but keep wondering why we didn't start sooner!)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,161
Posted By PoeCo

So, I owned both a 2019 Ruby (same as the...

So, I owned both a 2019 Ruby (same as the Roubaix) and a 2018 Diverge. They both have the future shock, but it's not the particular version you are asking about, but thought I would say that, like...
02-08-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,624
Posted By PoeCo

Tandem noise that doesn't seem to go away

Hello all....

We've had a noise on our tandem for the last several rides and cannot seem to figure out what it is/where it's coming from. We've replaced the BB, chain, chainrings, cassette,...
06-24-19, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,267
Posted By PoeCo

Thank you all for the suggestions -- truly...

Thank you all for the suggestions -- truly appreciated! We've kind of figured we'll have to do some fiddling to get anything to work, so these are some great suggestions to try out. Many thanks!!!...
06-23-19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,267
Posted By PoeCo

Tandem fender possibilities without fender mounts

Last May, my husband and I purchased our first custom tandem. At the time, it seemed ridiculous to put fender mounts on the frame because it rarely rains where we live and we weren't concerned about...
11-05-18, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,076
Posted By PoeCo

We can definitely relate to your search for a...

We can definitely relate to your search for a small tandem. "Small" tandems typically aren't all that small because they seem to primarily be built for a captain that's at least 5'8" (or so). The...
09-10-18, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,011
Posted By PoeCo

I haven't ridden the Calfee bamboo tandem either,...

I haven't ridden the Calfee bamboo tandem either, but we ride with a tandem group and one of the other duos own one. The only thing they've mentioned is that it feels heavy. Now, what their reference...
07-11-18, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,628
Posted By PoeCo

Thank you all for your advice and thoughts. It...

Thank you all for your advice and thoughts. It seems like we have a few things to check and hopefully this will get resolved quickly. When we figure out what exactly has been going on, I'll be sure...
07-09-18, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,628
Posted By PoeCo

The clunking comes from the chain slipping off...

The clunking comes from the chain slipping off the ring when we first start pedaling. It's as though it's missing the teeth and slipping off. The derailleur seems to be in line and the bike has been...
07-09-18, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,628
Posted By PoeCo

Premature wear of crank ring?

I'm hoping some of you can offer some advice regarding crank wear. I have never in my life worn a chainring or crank on a single so quickly, but after riding our tandem for almost 1,000 miles, we...
05-28-18, 08:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,266
Posted By PoeCo

I don't know if I can be helpful at all, but just...

I don't know if I can be helpful at all, but just thought I'd throw in my (our) experience with riding tandem. I (female) am the captain and my spouse (male) is the stoker. We both workout regularly...
04-23-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,986
Posted By PoeCo

This. When we were looking at Co-Motion tandems...

This. When we were looking at Co-Motion tandems in September 2017, our local dealer said that if we wanted to get the tandem by spring, we should have ordered it then. We were told that Co-Motion was...
03-30-18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

I do have a 700c single with a 52.2cm eff top...

I do have a 700c single with a 52.2cm eff top tube. I don't have any problems with toe overlap on the bike. It's close, but no problems.

While we do appreciate feedback and suggestions on what...
03-30-18, 09:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

Hmm... that is interesting. Thank you for your...

Hmm... that is interesting. Thank you for your experience/thoughts. We've appreciated reading what so many have had to say regarding wheel size. And, as you said, we aren't racers, but we don't want...
03-28-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,814
Posted By PoeCo

I'm sure there are others who will have some good...

I'm sure there are others who will have some good suggestions for you. I just thought I could provide you the Rails-to-Trails link (https://www.traillink.com/state/co-trails/) for Colorado as there...
03-27-18, 10:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

We actually looked at the Mocha (obviously the...

We actually looked at the Mocha (obviously the new version with 650b wheels though) as it seemed like a potential option for a tandem that could travel well on paved and dirt roads. Good to hear that...
03-27-18, 10:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

We have visited the Tandem Cycle Works shop in...

We have visited the Tandem Cycle Works shop in Denver a few times over the last several months and decided against them as they don't seem to understand our needs. I'll leave it at that as I don't...
03-26-18, 06:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

I think the suggestion comes from wanting to get...

I think the suggestion comes from wanting to get the best fit/handling combination for our smaller height. We definitely don't ride flat terrain (we're in Colorado and ride lots of hills and even...
03-26-18, 06:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

I'm almost starting to wonder if the extra weight...

I'm almost starting to wonder if the extra weight is coming from a heavier fork with the disc brakes. I don't know with certainty, but I just can't see how brakes alone can cause such a huge...
03-26-18, 08:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

Agreed. I do believe they are listening and have...

Agreed. I do believe they are listening and have provided reasons for suggesting strongly the 26" wheel size. We are a couple that is used to doing everything ourselves. The few times we've trusted...
03-26-18, 08:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

Good to know. Thank you!

Good to know. Thank you!
03-26-18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

That is the current plan if we go with 26"...

That is the current plan if we go with 26" tires... that they will accept up to 2". Thank you for your thoughts.
03-25-18, 05:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

All fantastic thoughts... and, you are right that...

All fantastic thoughts... and, you are right that a tandem already has the extra inertia once moving, so this is certainly something to consider too. Thank you so much for adding your thoughts and...
03-25-18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

Awesome! Great to know. Thank you!!

Awesome! Great to know. Thank you!!
03-25-18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

No, absolutely not! I do not want horrible...

No, absolutely not! I do not want horrible handling because that would make tandem riding miserable for me and the whole point of tandeming was to be able to enjoy the time together. :) It's not...
03-25-18, 05:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,401
Posted By PoeCo

This is good to read. It's nice to see that...

This is good to read. It's nice to see that others (even taller riders) have used 26" wheels and not experienced any detriment (at least discernible) in speed. I appreciate your input very much!
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