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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By Sprout97

Garmin 530 mounting in stoker's compartment

Does anyone mount their Garmin on the stoker's bar? While I can more or less read the cadence and gear map on the Flight Deck (and CatEye [stem mounted]) with my non-Rx glasses, I really don't feel...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-26-21, 01:01 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,124
Posted By Sprout97

In the age of yore, 90. In the here and now, 123

In the age of yore, 90.
In the here and now, 123
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-14-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By Sprout97

Slime Intertubes

After having to replace the REAR tube prior to our last outing, then having the replacement start leaking at the 8 mile mark, I'm getting a bit perturbed. (Yes, flats happen, but I don't want to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-03-18, 03:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,375
Posted By Sprout97

We've never ridden one, but a team or two at the...

We've never ridden one, but a team or two at the Georgia Tandem Rally ride them. I do recall Ric and Marsha of House of Tandems brought one with them 2-3 GTRs ago. I was stunned by the weight. Or...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-18, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By Sprout97

Computer data

The Green Hornet (aka Speedster) currently has a Flight Deck computer for me and a Cateye RD410DW for the Mrs. There is a mileage mismatch between both units (a battery failure on the Cateye and at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-29-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,659
Posted By Sprout97

Another vote for N-Gear. Great investment. We've...

Another vote for N-Gear. Great investment. We've only dropped a chain a couple of times, both due to a loosened nut. For the record, triple 53-42-39 and either a 12-25 (almost always) or 11-34...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-18, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By Sprout97

When the Flight Deck brifters fail

I'm starting to wonder what direction to go in when the said brifters fail. My originals were toast when we had our crash with the SUV back in Oct '14. Ric at House of Tandems had a floor model set...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-18, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,964
Posted By Sprout97

I got the carbon model for my wife Christmas of...

I got the carbon model for my wife Christmas of '16. It took a few rides -- and spring swaps -- to get it dialed in. After that point, she loves the combo of the Body Float and her Brooks saddle....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-17-17, 05:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,713
Posted By Sprout97

I don't know if I want to muck up our Spinergys...

I don't know if I want to muck up our Spinergys on the Speedster, but I've toyed a bit with the notion of Revolights ( https://revolights.com/ ). They're a bit pricey at $149, and $249 for version...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-13-17, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,137
Posted By Sprout97

While cleanliness was a mild issue, we went with...

While cleanliness was a mild issue, we went with the Gates drive based on the input of Ric at House of Tandems. He told me that the Gates would be smoother, and with less drivetrain shock while...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,137
Posted By Sprout97

Our '04 has maybe seen 40-ish, and that was at a...

Our '04 has maybe seen 40-ish, and that was at a GTR in Athens several years back on less than ideal pavement. As far as the basic Speedster goes, I've always found it pretty agile, one of the things...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-17, 05:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,358
Posted By Sprout97

Another vote for Speedplay Light Action, front &...

Another vote for Speedplay Light Action, front & rear. O.k., the Mrs. is still adjusting to them after years on Look pedals.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-03-17, 08:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,193
Posted By Sprout97

"That's o.k. She's taking me to Longhorn...

"That's o.k. She's taking me to Longhorn steakhouse tonight." That's my usual response. I try to limit the irritation factor.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,422
Posted By Sprout97

Dual Cateye RD410DW?

I'd recently replaced the "original" stoker computer, a CD300DW, with the afore-mentioned RD410DW. What I'm wondering is, would this new ISC-10 sensor, w/ its 2.4 GHiz, also drive an addition...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,013
Posted By Sprout97

+1. I got the Mrs. the carbon variant Body Float...

+1. I got the Mrs. the carbon variant Body Float this past Christmas. Originally, she was skeptical about it, even though she'd read about it after Christmas, both here and in R&T Rider magazine....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-02-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,171
Posted By Sprout97

Post-install update: I installed the 3.0 on the...

Post-install update: I installed the 3.0 on the Speedster. The Mrs. was having some bouncing issues while pedaling, but fine while coasting. (I skipped the recommended setting of "1" and began with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-02-16, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,171
Posted By Sprout97

Well, I broke down & ordered a carbon variant...

Well, I broke down & ordered a carbon variant this evening. A Christmas sale would've been nice, but no such luck on their website. Still. I'm looking forward to seeing if the Mrs. will like it. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-23-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,171
Posted By Sprout97

Stoker opinion of the Body Float seat post

Rather than hijack another recent thread, I'm starting here anew. For those teams who are using Cirrus Cycles' Body Float seat post, what are the stoker comments? While the Mrs. has been happy with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-16, 08:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,452
Posted By Sprout97

Another vote for the Yakima Sidewinder. Our...

Another vote for the Yakima Sidewinder. Our original rack is on its third car. The front fork pivots, so all my wife/stoker has to do is push (or pull) the pivot while I "walk" the bike and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-21-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,951
Posted By Sprout97

We have a Yakima Sidewinder, w/ their towers,...

We have a Yakima Sidewinder, w/ their towers, crossbars & deflector on the Admiral's, er stoker's, new Honda Fit. (My wife got her Hyundai Elantra totaled last month, and I transferred what I could,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-16, 03:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,948
Posted By Sprout97

$300? Seriously? We've ridden two tandems in the...

$300? Seriously? We've ridden two tandems in the test ride department. Neither shop charged a fee. However, the rides themselves were completely different. The Co-Motion dealer, Sun Coast in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,398
Posted By Sprout97

Whilst we've run Gatorskins in the past, we're...

Whilst we've run Gatorskins in the past, we're pretty settled in on Specialized Armadillos (700 x 23C). I've only had one disaster a number of years back, and that was effectively a dry rot blow out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-16, 09:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,600
Posted By Sprout97

One other point with regard to test rides: find...

One other point with regard to test rides: find tandem dealers in the northeast (Santana, Co-Motion, DaVinci, et al) via the manufacturers' websites. Both of the shops we checked with allowed us a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-05-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
Posted By Sprout97

Rumor also had it that the attachment points on...

Rumor also had it that the attachment points on the frame would get damaged over time. I guess that would make sense as the beam effectively becomes (became) a lever and the more motion (induced by...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-16, 09:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,600
Posted By Sprout97

And more importantly, let her know in advance...

And more importantly, let her know in advance about rough pavement, bumps/railroad tracks, and holes. If you don't let her know, SHE'LL LET YOU KNOW! Also, rocking of the boat (especially ragged...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-16, 05:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,600
Posted By Sprout97

+1 to Reiker's comments. And the fact that your...

+1 to Reiker's comments. And the fact that your GF suggested a tandem is also a positive. That said, you might also review the sticky, "Where to start". A lot of good information there. And perhaps,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-16, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,831
Posted By Sprout97

And rightly so. The Specialized is a 27.1mm shaft...

And rightly so. The Specialized is a 27.1mm shaft diameter. That's fine for supporting you on your half bike. Not as a fulcrum for the stoker bars. I'm running an oversized 31mm Wound Up Composite...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-18-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,312
Posted By Sprout97

I'd really miss-entered when I started the...

I'd really miss-entered when I started the thread. The RD did crack around the upper idler gear. The hanger was maybe only slightly bent, but what was really bent want the drop out for the RD. If I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-15-16, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,312
Posted By Sprout97

Anybody else ever bend their derailuer hanger?

I'm curious, as we --rather I (the captain is responsible for everything that happens [at least in my book])-- managed to both bend the hanger & crack the XTR RD on what ended up being our final ride...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-20-15, 07:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,511
Posted By Sprout97

First off, bike brand adherents can be a lot like...

First off, bike brand adherents can be a lot like the Chevy vs. Ford vs. Dodge crowds in cars. Swear by or swear at Brand-X. We've only ridden two tandems, a Santana and our Co-Motion. I've only seen...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-29-15, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,252
Posted By Sprout97

+1! Very well done for a first outing. I hope...

+1! Very well done for a first outing. I hope that you thoroughly enjoyed yourselves and will continue to ride 2-gether. And I love your jerseys.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-29-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,809
Posted By Sprout97

I think what is often lost is just a matter of...

I think what is often lost is just a matter of courtesy. And common sense. Not unlike trucks, a longer wheelbase of a tandem requires a wider turn, particularly right hand turns. The sharper the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-15, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By Sprout97

I'd second both xlbs's & Tony's comments. Tandems...

I'd second both xlbs's & Tony's comments. Tandems can be a panacea. Or not. Meeting up with some members of the local club (especially a larger group like CATS) will do a few things for you and your...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-12-15, 06:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,676
Posted By Sprout97

From auto racing, the advances introduced -- disc...

From auto racing, the advances introduced -- disc brakes, vented discs, bigger disc, x-drilled, & slotted -- were to combat brake fade/degraded braking characteristics from repeated and/or long...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,594
Posted By Sprout97

In our case, my then-girlfriend-now-wife stoker...

In our case, my then-girlfriend-now-wife stoker (aka the Admiral) was somewhat more experienced than I was, maybe 18 months. I caught up with her and am now a good deal stronger than she is as a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-24-15, 04:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By Sprout97

Scary stuff. And the trial attorneys will likely...

Scary stuff. And the trial attorneys will likely have mechanical engineers on retainer.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-23-15, 05:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By Sprout97

Didn't one of the comedians on the Blue Collar...

Didn't one of the comedians on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour say, "...you can't fix stupid..."? I always adjust the skewers such that, when I close the levers, it's nearly against the fork blade in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-15-15, 04:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Sprout97

IIRC, Spinergy doesn't make skewers. As for...

IIRC, Spinergy doesn't make skewers. As for Co-Motion, they shipped our '04 Speedster with Salsa sets. I use the same skewer set for both the original Velocity Dyads and the Spinergy T2 rims. But...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,172
Posted By Sprout97

+3. After a string of Terry & Specialized...

+3. After a string of Terry & Specialized saddles, the S-A is great. That said, the saddle is the one part of the bike that will subject to heated debates: "works for me." "no, it doesn't". As others...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-15-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,103
Posted By Sprout97

I've kicked around the notion about maybe using...

I've kicked around the notion about maybe using doing the 2x4//4x4 boards, but tapped so that I could merely pull the Sidewinder rack off my wife's car and temporarily bolt it to the makeshift stand...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-08-15, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Posted By Sprout97

Thanks for the input, all. A new DV is definitely...

Thanks for the input, all. A new DV is definitely in the cards come retirement time! In the meantime, we'll squeeze a few more years out of the Speedster.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-15, 08:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,870
Posted By Sprout97

Not often enough! 2005: 954; 2006: 816; 2007:...

Not often enough! 2005: 954; 2006: 816; 2007: 1105; 2008: 843; 2009: 924; 2010 (last year that we also rode our half-bikes): 996; 2011: 2025; 2012: 2068; 2013: 902; 2014: 975; & 2015: 0. The last...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-15, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Posted By Sprout97

DaVinci handling

As I look down the road towards replacing our Co-Motion Speedster, a MAJOR factor for me is the bike's agility. From Day 1, the Speedster felt every bit as pitchable in the turns as my old...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-02-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By Sprout97

The pair of lock housings that I'd ordered went...

The pair of lock housings that I'd ordered went on the wife's car last night (I mounted them diagonally.) Without the benefit of a 12pt Craftsman box end wrench. I remembered that I had a pair of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By Sprout97

Normally, I'd agree. Except that both of our...

Normally, I'd agree. Except that both of our cars, as well as the bikes, are metric. In any case, though, I'll still go with a Craftsman wrench.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By Sprout97

Yakima Sidewinder security

I purchased our Sidewinder around the same time as when we bought the Speedster almost 11 years ago. (Side note: we had to wait six weeks after we'd bought The Boat to bring it home. Yakima didn't...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-19-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,856
Posted By Sprout97

Durability-wise, any of the mid-range tandems -...

Durability-wise, any of the mid-range tandems - Co-Motion, Satana, Rodriguez, et al - should serve you well. (I've never had a bit of trouble with our C-M Speedster in years, crash...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-16-15, 08:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 770
Posted By Sprout97

Gtr 2015

So who's planning on heading to Macon?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-24-14, 06:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,386
Posted By Sprout97

I think ours is Tandem-Talk. We picked ours up...

I think ours is Tandem-Talk. We picked ours up 5-6 years ago from Precision Tandem. The wireless has generally been trouble-free. Only issues has been picketing. When we used them on our half-bikes,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-16-14, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,946
Posted By Sprout97

Spinergy T-2. These have been our main wheel set...

Spinergy T-2. These have been our main wheel set since we got them from House of Tandems. Fairly light, and definitely trouble-free. That said, we still have the wheels that shipped with our...
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