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Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,512
Posted By Eddie50

I still have the tandem, there is a young blind...

I still have the tandem, there is a young blind local guy that wants to start racing but has limited funds and can't afford to buy a racing calfee or similar, so I will probably sell the bike to him....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,512
Posted By Eddie50

The Trek T2000 frame has the bosses for rear disc...

The Trek T2000 frame has the bosses for rear disc brake, I never cared much for discs for what I used it for. Fast rides, some triathlons and mostly with light pilots (I am 155 pounds) Good caliper...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,512
Posted By Eddie50

Thanks for the advice, I understand that value is...

Thanks for the advice, I understand that value is not easy. When I built it I went with the trek frame because it was lighter than a Cannondale and I then added everything to it, I am really proud of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-18-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,512
Posted By Eddie50

Need some help on tandem value

HI, I need some help on value of my tandem. I am blind and thinking of selling it because it is too hard to find pilots and not used enough.

The frame is a Trek T2000
-Alpha Q X2 fork
-Di2...
Forum: Tandem Bikes and Gear Marketplace
06-30-18, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,880
Posted By Eddie50

Tandem parts for sale

I have parts to upgrade a tandem

Description and condition of items:



Pair of Gates CDX Timing gears 69T NEW
-2X Gates Carbon drive timing gesrs
-69T for 130mm BCD-No belt, bolts or spacer...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-04-17, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,819
Posted By Eddie50

I have a set of 69T CDX rings for sale if...

I have a set of 69T CDX rings for sale if interested, never used, it was the wrong size for my older Trek.

You can PM me if interested.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-17, 07:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Posted By Eddie50

I did the upgrade, reason lack of funds to buy...

I did the upgrade, reason lack of funds to buy new.
Started with my 2006 Trek T2000 frame, stripped everything.

I did what a few asked as question, Di2, converting to double chainring.

For the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-15-17, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Eddie50

You are correct, the fork makes a big weight...

You are correct, the fork makes a big weight difference too, 358g cut for the alpha Q compared to 7xxg for the stock Trek fork.

Its the original color, for the year, I figured its a 2006 becaus it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-17, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Eddie50

Thank you, I was surprised by the weight too. the...

Thank you, I was surprised by the weight too. the frame is light, stock frame only Medium/small 3210g or 7.08 pounds, so it was a good start there.

No real weight weenie stuff, no titanium bolts,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Eddie50

The fork I bought as a take off a few years ago...

The fork I bought as a take off a few years ago for a project, it was cut already so limited but it fit fine on the Trek.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Eddie50

Trek T2000 rebuild - Di2/same side belt drive

Just wanted to share the rebuild on my 2006 Trek T2000

First off, I am visually impared, I do the work by myself, not always easy and sometimes I "miss" things and make mistakes but I try to to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-11-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,032
Posted By Eddie50

In the process of completing my build and that is...

In the process of completing my build and that is the main issue I have on the double setup with a rear standard triple crank and 145mm rear spacing.

It works but on the small ring, I can't use...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-17, 12:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,847
Posted By Eddie50

One other issue I have is pickins up a crakset...

One other issue I have is pickins up a crakset with enough clearance to put the timing ring on the outer position, if I take a double compact crank and use longer bots and spacers.

some models...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,847
Posted By Eddie50

If I am understanding it correctly you converted...

If I am understanding it correctly you converted it to right side drive using the outer (normally where the 52 goes) as the timing ring?
Using a 36 as the granny and 36 too as tining? and what...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,847
Posted By Eddie50

What brand chainring did you use? some chainrings...

What brand chainring did you use? some chainrings are assymetrical and as I understand would not mount to the inside of a triple, did you have to change chainring bolts too?

Thank you
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-17, 07:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,368
Posted By Eddie50

I installed the 4000s II after reading good...

I installed the 4000s II after reading good reviews 2 years ago. When doing so, I did not consider the rim width, my rims are really narrow and the 28mm balloned over them, the size was closer to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-18-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,332
Posted By Eddie50

Trek T2000 bottom bracket question

I am still trying to find the problem on my 2006 Trek T2000, I replaced all the chainrings, cassette, chain, but it seems that the chainline is wrong, we can't have a good chainline with the current...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,016
Posted By Eddie50

As for gearing with the double, my plan was to...

As for gearing with the double, my plan was to use a 52/36 combo, 36 and a rear 34t would equal to pretty much the same as my current 30-27t ratio, I would put a 11-34t when we go in the hills,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-16, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,016
Posted By Eddie50

Double crankset options?

I would like some help on how to choose a double crankset for my tandem.

The subject is a bit beyond me, not sure what I have to look for, specs and all.

I still have problems with the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,384
Posted By Eddie50

A cannondale in M/S will fit the bill, I had one,...

A cannondale in M/S will fit the bill, I had one, and I fit my girlfirend on it. She is 5'2".

I also had one with my ex wife who was the captain and it was also a medium/small road cannondale and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-16, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,582
Posted By Eddie50

I am sorry, my mistake, got confused in numbers ...

I am sorry, my mistake, got confused in numbers

The 9 speed crank is 6503 the current FD is 6603 so are the shifters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-16, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,582
Posted By Eddie50

Chainring spacing 9s vs 10 speed

I did a search and there was a tread on 10 vs 11 speed but not on 9 speed.

The bike: 2006 Trek T2000 tandem
It originally came in 9 speed ultegra all around ultegra triple tandem.

I bought...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-16, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,725
Posted By Eddie50

Thank you for all the information provided, very...

Thank you for all the information provided, very helpful from all!

Fietsbob: Thank you for all the links provided, it helps a lot! do you have a link on the split bar that you talk about to use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-16, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,725
Posted By Eddie50

I tried searching for a 22.2mm drop bar without...

I tried searching for a 22.2mm drop bar without success, do you have a link on the origin8 bar?

I don't really like the option of putting dummy levers, I want to have my hands very near the brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-16, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,725
Posted By Eddie50

Ok, I did not think of that, good advice, thanks ...

Ok, I did not think of that, good advice, thanks

I could build it using a hardtail 29er frame, would have the proper geometry to run the suspension fork and 700c wheels, and using components for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-16, 06:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,725
Posted By Eddie50

I went and tried one, honestly very dissapointed,...

I went and tried one, honestly very dissapointed, was expecting much more, but for the price asked around here, its cheaper to buy a cyclocross and put a real front suspension for on it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-16, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,725
Posted By Eddie50

Its what I am trying to find out, the thing is...

Its what I am trying to find out, the thing is its a high end MTB that I already have its hard fo find something for a decent price with the same component level.

For my situation I have to have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-16, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,725
Posted By Eddie50

Thank you for the link -What if I use bar...

Thank you for the link

-What if I use bar ends shifters? Leave all the 9 speed components and use bar ends, will they work with the MTB derailleurs or are they for road only?

-Can I mount...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-16, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,725
Posted By Eddie50

Converting MTB to drop bars WITH hydraulic brakes?

Hi, I need some help, basically, I am visually impared and used to ride road bikes. I ride with sighted friends on backcountry roads and love it.
But I have MTB and want to have drop bar on it for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-16, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,064
Posted By Eddie50

My experience with a converted tandem with a...

My experience with a converted tandem with a 53-42-30 crankset originally in 9 speed with a 5603 derailleur converted to 10 speed with 6603 derailleur and shifter it does not work well at all, the FD...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-16, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,819
Posted By Eddie50

Regarding your question, I had a 2010 Cannondale...

Regarding your question, I had a 2010 Cannondale Road Tandem and when I had the wheels built, I also upgraded the fork to a wound up disc carbon fork, yes it saved weight, but its mostly a bling...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-13-15, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
Posted By Eddie50

I just wanted to thank everyone, I have been able...

I just wanted to thank everyone, I have been able to solve my problem without changing parts, its not perfect but it works.

I basically adjusted the derailleur so the rear cage would clear the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-15, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
Posted By Eddie50

Well, from all the parts I have identified, the...

Well, from all the parts I have identified, the crank is stock (ultegra 30/42/53 but all of the rest of the drivetrain was converted to 10 speed, is the front derailleur on your tandem a FD-6603?...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-15, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
Posted By Eddie50

ok, I am just trying to understand if the stock 9...

ok, I am just trying to understand if the stock 9 speed ultegra from the 2006 stock T2000 would have worked, since it originally came with the 30/42/52 setup.
I also have a shimano FD-R453 lying...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-15, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
Posted By Eddie50

Is that my only choice for a FD? any derailleurs...

Is that my only choice for a FD? any derailleurs made to work well with 42t middle? dura ace, ultegra?

How can I tell if it will work better?

Thanks
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-15, 07:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
Posted By Eddie50

Thanks, I did that, its a triple, and removed the...

Thanks, I did that, its a triple, and removed the crank and no spacers.

I will try to move the derailleur higher to see if its the issue and if it clears the middle ring.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-15, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
Posted By Eddie50

I think it may be the problem, when shifting in...

I think it may be the problem, when shifting in the big ring, it rubs and I think it rubs on the middle ring as described, hard to tell since I am visually impared.

The lever just does not clicks...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,235
Posted By Eddie50

Front crank/derailleur compatibility issue (ultegra) help!

I have a problem with a used tandem I just purchased, I can't make it shift in the big ring, no matter how much tweaking I do.

Information: Bike: its a 2006 Trek T2000,before I purchased the bike,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By Eddie50

Yeah, as far as stoker bars, I am the stoker...

Yeah, as far as stoker bars, I am the stoker (blind) been riding with drop bars for a while now but I could try a bullhorn wee if I miss the drops or not.

Weighted the stock drop bar, adj stem and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By Eddie50

Lightweight tandem components

With a lot of recent low weight Calfee build lately, it makes me want to research and try to find out good reliable lightweight tandem components.

I would like to have your inputs and experiences...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,511
Posted By Eddie50

As far as I know, that hole is for a cantilever...

As far as I know, that hole is for a cantilever setup if that sort of brake is used.

You would have to check if the hole is in the right place, but I am not sure, the fork is made to clear big mtb...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,602
Posted By Eddie50

I agree, I own two medium/small road cannondale,...

I agree, I own two medium/small road cannondale, I am blind and my ex was 5'4" and fit fine on both (different years) standover height for captain is quide low so easy for small captains. Maybe you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,523
Posted By Eddie50

Another vote for the speedplay frog for the ease...

Another vote for the speedplay frog for the ease of use, easiest pedals to clip out of, no spring resistance to fight against. They are double sided, so always easy to clip on, but would not work...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-18-14, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,616
Posted By Eddie50

Thanks for the tips everyone! would anybody...

Thanks for the tips everyone!

would anybody know the size of the circlip and washer that holds the wedge bolt? I have to change them and put new ones, did not find specs on the cannondale manual.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-14, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,616
Posted By Eddie50

That is what I want to do, both wedges are loose,...

That is what I want to do, both wedges are loose, eccentric turns freely, but the shell will not come out, do I have to remove the bearings first so it wil come out?
should it just slide out of the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-14, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,616
Posted By Eddie50

How to remove C'dale eccentric bottom bracket?

I want to remove the eccentric shell to clean and regrease everything before reassembly of the tandem, its a 2008 RT3 cannondale

How do I remove the eccentric shell from the frame?

The cranks...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,584
Posted By Eddie50

Nobody else has an opinion on the fork? No one is...

Nobody else has an opinion on the fork? No one is still running or changed from that fork to something else, or to something else to the alpha Q ???

I want to lighten the bike a bit, so want to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-12-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,584
Posted By Eddie50

Alpha Q X2 fork feedback? good, bad?

I have found a NOS alpha Q X2 fork, it has been cut but long enough to fit on the cannondale.

I am trying to find feedback of teams who uses it, or have used it. I have read some random feedback...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,246
Posted By Eddie50

Even a jumbo C'dale will be small for a 6'5"...

Even a jumbo C'dale will be small for a 6'5" stoker, top tube is about 0.6" longer, as far as I know.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,246
Posted By Eddie50

Just an idea here, but the periscope is really...

Just an idea here, but the periscope is really the ideal setup for you, I know the listed sizes are too small but you could ask co-motion to build you a custom sized periscope, large enough for you...
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