Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: bwebel
Showing results 1 to 50 of 169
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-17-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By bwebel

I encountered the same situation on an older...

I encountered the same situation on an older Cannondale that we had. As I recall, I just ran a 5mm tap through the smooth hole, which I'm sure a shop could do if you don't have one. Don't know why...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By bwebel

Shimano 12 speed road cassettes fit the same...

Shimano 12 speed road cassettes fit the same freehub as their 11 speed cassettes. Most SRAM do not, though they just came out will a couple of ones that do. SRAM insisted on 10t cogs for their 12...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-12-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,306
Posted By bwebel

Can you expand on your thinking here? On ours,...

Can you expand on your thinking here? On ours, and most tandems, the heavier rider is in the front. Why would 75% of the braking be on the rear?
thanks,
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,306
Posted By bwebel

What is the shifting on the bike? I've always...

What is the shifting on the bike? I've always wondered about setting a drag brake up to the shift mechanism on a pair of Campy Ergopower shifters. The older models had a nice ratcheting mechanism...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-10-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By bwebel

Any idea if there are spiders available that...

Any idea if there are spiders available that would allow different chainrings to be used?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-26-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,637
Posted By bwebel

Going to 24 or 26t chainring would be by far the...

Going to 24 or 26t chainring would be by far the cheapest thing to do. I think I'd do that first.

There's no generic reason why Etap rear shifting wouldn't work with a mechanical front...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-23, 03:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,496
Posted By bwebel

TA does some nice chainrings in a range of tooth...

TA does some nice chainrings in a range of tooth sizes. Would be fairly easy to get a 48t 130 ring and a 32t 74 ring. If you wanted bigger than 48t, then you'd either need to go outside of the 16t...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-08-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,535
Posted By bwebel

You don't really need to match the timing rings...

You don't really need to match the timing rings to chain in the sense of, for example, 9 speed chain and 9 speed rings. The primary difference between the different speeds of the chains is the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By bwebel

I'm essentially in your situation, though I...

I'm essentially in your situation, though I haven't put the new components on. Unfortunately it's a little more complicated than just "12 speed" chainrings because the SRAM flattop chain is slightly...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-02-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,008
Posted By bwebel

Cable pull levers with electronic shifting are an...

Cable pull levers with electronic shifting are an option that SRAM still offers, I would think you would be able to find them, or that any shop would be able to order them.

The issue with the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,008
Posted By bwebel

A few thoughts: You will have to change the...

A few thoughts:

You will have to change the freehub body if you want to use a SRAM cassette that is a direct match to the shifters. I've briefly used the Rotor 11x36 12 speed cassette with a SRAM...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-14-22, 02:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By bwebel

Most CoMotions from the last 25 years or so would...

Most CoMotions from the last 25 years or so would have 145mm quick release spacing, though I'd imagine they have built some to different standards over the years.

142TA is going to give you a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-22, 03:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,931
Posted By bwebel

There are shims to allow use of a 26.0 bar with a...

There are shims to allow use of a 26.0 bar with a 31.8 stem. I'm using one for our Profile stoker bar.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,200
Posted By bwebel

The cheapest way to do a fixed stoker stem is to...

The cheapest way to do a fixed stoker stem is to use a regular 1 1/8 or 1 1/4 stem and then shim the capain's seatpost to 28.6 or 31.8mm, but the longest such stem you'll find is likely 150mm, which...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,931
Posted By bwebel

The aptly named Profile Design Stoker bar, goes...

The aptly named Profile Design Stoker bar, goes as wide as 47 cm...
https://profile-design.com/products/stoker-26
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-13-22, 01:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,105
Posted By bwebel

I'm not sure about the MT800, but some of the...

I'm not sure about the MT800, but some of the 'dales had removable posts for the canti brakes so at least you didn't have them sticking out, even if there were still holes where they screwed in.

...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,222
Posted By bwebel

Your best bet is probably to try to find the...

Your best bet is probably to try to find the Shimano BR-R600 then, which should be basically a direct replacement to the other shimano brake. And it definitely clears a 28. I rode 32s with it. You...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,222
Posted By bwebel

There is a test of different long reach, i.e....

There is a test of different long reach, i.e. 47-57 mm, calipers here: https://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/ The Grand Cru has decent, but not the best clearance. I've used the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-20-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By bwebel

Our Co-Mo Periscope triplet and our Quad from...

Our Co-Mo Periscope triplet and our Quad from 2006-2008ish had both disc and V-brake front mounts, so they definitely would built forks that way if asked.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By bwebel

The disk brake question is primarily one of...

The disk brake question is primarily one of whether the fork/rear triangle have the mounts for them or not. If yes, then switching to disks would be fairly easy, though you might need a new wheelset...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-14-22, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,540
Posted By bwebel

That is a lot of extra leverage given the height...

That is a lot of extra leverage given the height of the quill. I think I'd probably have it a little lower than the minimum distance mark just to provide a bit of margin. But I don't see any reason...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By bwebel

Chainring size makes very little difference. I...

Chainring size makes very little difference. I guess you'd probably end up with somewhat different tension on the chain, probably less drag on the bigger rings, but less weight on the smaller. We've...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-19-22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,109
Posted By bwebel

Does standing up and pedaling out of the saddle...

Does standing up and pedaling out of the saddle affect the noise?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-19-22, 12:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,448
Posted By bwebel

Pretty much any brake, aside from a drum brake,...

Pretty much any brake, aside from a drum brake, will fail in this situation.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By bwebel

I am trying to sell ours, which is coupled in the...

I am trying to sell ours, which is coupled in the middle like the one on portland craiglist. Asking $3k. Didn't post it incredibly widely, had a couple of nibbles, but didn't sell. I think you just...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-22-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,244
Posted By bwebel

Octalink and ISIS both have smaller bearings to...

Octalink and ISIS both have smaller bearings to allow larger spindles while keeping the bearings inside the BB shell. If you are looking for more durable bottom brackets, I'd avoid either of those....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,348
Posted By bwebel

How did you weigh the SL-K cranks without the...

How did you weigh the SL-K cranks without the spindle? Aren't the spindles attached?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-22, 01:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,448
Posted By bwebel

We are in the Washington DC area, but my wife is...

We are in the Washington DC area, but my wife is from the Lot and we are back there often. Not quite the climbing in Auvergne, but not flat.

I don't know that I have a good feel for the pad...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-11-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,448
Posted By bwebel

You do not mention what kind of rims you are...

You do not mention what kind of rims you are using, which may matter a lot with regard to the braking that you have on the record brakes. Assuming a quality aluminum braking surface, housing, and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-24-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,216
Posted By bwebel

Looking at pics of the Scott Matthauser, it...

Looking at pics of the Scott Matthauser, it doesn't look like it has particularly long reach. And if the campy brake doesn't have a quick release, then I suspect it may be a shorter reach as well. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-23-22, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,216
Posted By bwebel

Can you give more information about what the...

Can you give more information about what the current brakes on it are? The fact that it has 27 inch wheels isn't really the critical information, unless you are saying that you are changing to 700c...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-14-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By bwebel

The Lightning are nice cranks, but not sure I can...

The Lightning are nice cranks, but not sure I can justify the $$$. Only other quasi solution I found was regular 5 bolt 110 rings from Praxis, which are flattop compatible, but are technically out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-22, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By bwebel

I do not believe Shimano 12 speed chains will...

I do not believe Shimano 12 speed chains will work with flattop cassettes. It seems to be more than just incompatibility with the rear derailleur pulleys. From...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,469
Posted By bwebel

Did your wheelbuilder given any reason as to why...

Did your wheelbuilder given any reason as to why they though the rims were not strong enough? It's not like they are an ultralight rim, and you are not a particularly heavy team.
You might also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-22, 04:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By bwebel

Going with a 10t cog, I'd probably put a 48 or...

Going with a 10t cog, I'd probably put a 48 or 50t ring on, but I haven't found any of the FSA-specific rings that will work with the flattop chain, nor an FSA spider that would allow other...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By bwebel

I do not think there is any actual advantage to...

I do not think there is any actual advantage to flattop chains. SRAM slightly changed their specs when they brought out 12 speed so they wouldn't be compatible with other manufacturers. Seems a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By bwebel

Flattop chainrings/FSA tandem cranks?

As I understand, the current 12 speed SRAM flattop chains need to be paired with particular chainrings. Does anyone know of any such rings for the new FSA carbon tandem cranks that would work? Or...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-22-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,868
Posted By bwebel

I've phased out all the cantis and V-brakes...

I've phased out all the cantis and V-brakes frames that I previously had, but am left with various spares like pads, cable hangers both front and rear, straddle carriers and cables, brake boosters...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-13-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,278
Posted By bwebel

Ran into an interesting issue on our (2016)...

Ran into an interesting issue on our (2016) Calfee when I went to install the AXS front derailleur, I couldn't mount the clamp high enough because of the water bottle "braze on", and this was with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-11-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,504
Posted By bwebel

Would one not get nearly the same flat protection...

Would one not get nearly the same flat protection from putting sealant into tubes as using tubeless tires?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-09-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,278
Posted By bwebel

I was wondering the same. I have a newer Calfee,...

I was wondering the same. I have a newer Calfee, with rear disk mounting, and almost clears 32mm tires, but they rub on the rear brake bridge. I have been sorely tempted to just file away the few mm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-24-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,988
Posted By bwebel

This inspired me to finally get the build...

This inspired me to finally get the build quasi-finished. It's Red Etap cable shifters/Force long cage derailleur/Rotor 11x36 cassette, KMC chain. Cranks are old Mavic with FSA 53x39 10 spd rings,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-15-21, 04:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,988
Posted By bwebel

Rotor makes some 12 speed cassettes. I have an...

Rotor makes some 12 speed cassettes. I have an 11x36 to use with a similar SRAM setup, but haven't gotten it built up yet. They also have 11x39 and 11x46. The cassettes aren't cheap, but would be a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,987
Posted By bwebel

From what I recall, from an article on Conti...

From what I recall, from an article on Conti tires, the max pressure is figured by taking a sample of tires, inflating them until they blow off the rim, and then halving the average pressure at which...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,987
Posted By bwebel

I would say the decision to ride something as...

I would say the decision to ride something as beefy as gatorskins is more of a choice than a necessity on tandems. A lot of people really want to avoid flats, but if that's not an overriding priority...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-30-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,665
Posted By bwebel

Well, a used bike is worth what somebody will pay...

Well, a used bike is worth what somebody will pay for it, which kind of leads into how closely this bike matches what you really want and how much you value new vs. used.

A new Periscope Torpedo...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-11-21, 06:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,190
Posted By bwebel

I think you need to just bite the bullet and get...

I think you need to just bite the bullet and get a bottom bracket assembly that will fit the bike...you don't need to spend $250 on a full setup, just the bottom bracket mount. From the pics, the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-16-21, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 865
Posted By bwebel

Can't quite tell from the picture, but is it big...

Can't quite tell from the picture, but is it big enough to take a cable housing? We have a slightly newer 'dale and have a guide like that to use if you were to run a full cable housing, or a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By bwebel

The sprocket contacting the frame will certainly...

The sprocket contacting the frame will certainly depend on the frame, so you probably won't find a definitive answer without trying it out. That said, the Gates sprockets are not out of line in size...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-08-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By bwebel

Racing tandems has been declining for a while....

Racing tandems has been declining for a while. There used to be UCI world champs in tandem track racing until 1994. USAC used to have national champs on the road, in both mass start and TT, until a...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 169
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
Last »


 
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.