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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By Xanti Andia

I bought a Speed TR from you a few years ago, I...

I bought a Speed TR from you a few years ago, I reviewed it here.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/612050-Reviiew-My-new-2008-Dahon-Speed-TR?highlight=dahon

Bike has been ridden some ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-12-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,763
Posted By Xanti Andia

We have 54/38/28 chain rings - 11-34 cassette...

We have 54/38/28 chain rings - 11-34 cassette on 26" wheels. Our lowest gear 28x34, turned out to be not low enough for loaded touring on steep gravel roads. Our highest gear 54x11 is too high,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-10, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,670
Posted By Xanti Andia

There was an extensive ride report of a 40,000 km...

There was an extensive ride report of a 40,000 km round the world tour by Karen and Ben:

www.karennben.com

But when I looked for it today the link did not work, the trip was done in 2003-05 or...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-10, 07:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,990
Posted By Xanti Andia

I take a TopPeak Allien II tool kit on every...

I take a TopPeak Allien II tool kit on every ride, and a spare Superlink (goes into the patch kit box). Alien II has a chain tool, plus just about every tool you can ever need (except for pliers,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By Xanti Andia

Identify this classic tandem?

I hang out at the tandem forum, but I have a question for people here.

Any ideas on the maker and age of this bike? If you can see in the picture, it has drum brakes on both wheels, and a three...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-23-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,457
Posted By Xanti Andia

Could not see any identifying badges. One of our...

Could not see any identifying badges. One of our club members thinks it might be a Husqvarna. Here is a detail of the headlamp and the brake.

http://www.tangotandem.org/Detalle_farol.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,749
Posted By Xanti Andia

So said some of the people who attempted baloon...

So said some of the people who attempted baloon rides on lawn chairs, though your endeavour seems more feasible. Good luck.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-10, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,457
Posted By Xanti Andia

Identify this classic tandem

Any ideas on the maker and age of this bike? If you can see in the picture, it has drum brakes on both wheels, and a three speed hub. It is gorgeous, though it does need some work.

It belongs to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By Xanti Andia

Have fun!

Have fun!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-10, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Posted By Xanti Andia

The reference for tandem cycling in Spain is my...

The reference for tandem cycling in Spain is my friend Carles Soler:

http://tandem-total.blogspot.com/

He is 45 km South West of Barcelona, at Vilanova i la Geltrú.

I have never...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-10, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,856
Posted By Xanti Andia

We have been running on 26x1.5 Sshwalbe Marathon...

We have been running on 26x1.5 Sshwalbe Marathon Racer, got good use out of it, until last week when the rear tire blew out, with about 6000 km (4000 miles), not sure what that would translate to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-10, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By Xanti Andia

If you don't have front panniers, you definitely...

If you don't have front panniers, you definitely need a trailer for self supported tandem travel, even if you fit the volume, you would end up with too much weight on the rear rack. Plus getting...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-15-10, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By Xanti Andia

You don't need a trailer, but you will need front...

You don't need a trailer, but you will need front and rear panniers plus a rack top bag. Here is my packing list with pictures of all the gear and how it packed into four panniers and a small...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,406
Posted By Xanti Andia

2 % grade is barely perceptible in a car, but...

2 % grade is barely perceptible in a car, but does not escape notice by the cyclist riding it. You might or might not engage the brakes as you descend, but you will not certainly not need a drum...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By Xanti Andia

Our first tandem was a T100 and we I enjoyed the...

Our first tandem was a T100 and we I enjoyed the bike very much. The frame is very good, components worked well enough. $600 might be a bit on the high end, but if it is in good shape it is a fair...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,396
Posted By Xanti Andia

Gorgeous!

Gorgeous!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-23-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,579
Posted By Xanti Andia

Our daughter gave us a pair of very nice T-shirts...

Our daughter gave us a pair of very nice T-shirts printed with our TangoTandem logo (TangoTandem is our Buenos Aires tandem club, which unfortunately has only two real members, my stoker and myself,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-10, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,871
Posted By Xanti Andia

How is your Univega set up? I have a soft spot...

How is your Univega set up? I have a soft spot for Univega singles, popular bike during college. never saw a tandem.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By Xanti Andia

[QUOTE=cornucopia72;10433531] Is it...

[QUOTE=cornucopia72;10433531]

Is it possible/practical to ride a road tandem from Bariloche to Chile without having to take a boat? Can a similar trip be designed spending every night at a hotel,...
Forum: South America, Latin America & Caribbean
02-20-10, 08:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 972
Posted By Xanti Andia

Patagonia trip report

Here is the report, and pictures, of our recent two week self supported tandem trip to the Lake Region of Northern Patagonia (Argentina-Chile):
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By Xanti Andia

Patagonia trip report

Here is the report, and pictures, of our recent two week self supported tandem trip to the Lake Region of Northern Patagonia (Argentina-Chile):
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-10, 05:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By Xanti Andia

Yes, it fits the dropouts, but the part looks...

Yes, it fits the dropouts, but the part looks very hefty fot it to fail in any other way. And the screws would fail only in one direction, if the derailleur is pushed into the bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-01-10, 04:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By Xanti Andia

Derailleur hanger on s a Specilized MTM

I posted this in the Bicycle Mechanics forum, but maybe here I can find an answer as well.

I have a Specialized Stumjumper ca 2000. It uses this derailler hanger:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-10, 04:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By Xanti Andia

Derailleur hanger on a Specilized MTB

I have a Specialized Stumjumper ca 2000. It uses this derailler hanger:

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=26248&menuItemId=0&eid=367

I am going on a tour today and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-31-10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,687
Posted By Xanti Andia

Thanks, Tandem Forum rocks! Indeed, now that...

Thanks, Tandem Forum rocks!

Indeed, now that I looked at it, the hanger is not a separate part.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-30-10, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,289
Posted By Xanti Andia

There was a thread on stoker replacements and the...

There was a thread on stoker replacements and the trouble you can get into, no clue how to search for it now. Maybe somebody who posted there can remember.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-30-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,687
Posted By Xanti Andia

Derailleur hanger failure?

Going on a two week self supported tour over the lake region of Northern Patagonia (Bariloche-Puerto Montt-Esquel, about 400 k of backcountry gravel roads. We leave on Monday, promise to report when...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-10, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By Xanti Andia

Just a follow-up note. I packed my Dahon...

Just a follow-up note.

I packed my Dahon Speed TR in an S&S travel case designed for packing my tandem (S&S couplings allow the frame of a tandem to be split into pieces and the whole bike fits...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-19-10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,231
Posted By Xanti Andia

Good work, thanks!

Good work, thanks!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-08-10, 07:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,374
Posted By Xanti Andia

Never having ridden either bike I could not say,...

Never having ridden either bike I could not say, but the drive train of the Santana is obsolete, so on that score I would take the Duet. An upgrade of the Arriva drive train would be expensive. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-10, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,677
Posted By Xanti Andia

If you have not done so yet have a look at my...

If you have not done so yet have a look at my thread on the Speed TR:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?612050-Reviiew-My-new-2008-Dahon-Speed-TR

I am packing it into a suitaces today to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-06-10, 08:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,071
Posted By Xanti Andia

• When did you start? Seems like all my...

• When did you start?

Seems like all my life, but consulting with my stoker we think it was 2003 or 2004

• What made you want to try a bicycle built for two?

The pleasure of sharing a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-10, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By Xanti Andia

No clue on the brand, bike was stolen during...

No clue on the brand, bike was stolen during shipping and storage on our move from Spain to Buenos Aires in 1970. It had a three speed hub with a grip shifter, white with red trim, white tires.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-10, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By Xanti Andia

On my spanish folding bike in the 60's the pin...

On my spanish folding bike in the 60's the pin that secured the frame hinge was also the wrench.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By Xanti Andia

The bike made its first flight in the original...

The bike made its first flight in the original shipping box and paid $150 for oversize, my daughter brought it down and did not have the patience or time to deal with it to pack is smaller, I think I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By Xanti Andia

Reviiew: My new 2008 Dahon Speed TR

Bought myself a new 2008 Dahon Speed TR for Christmas after suggestions from some of you in reply to my original post:
...
Forum: Touring
12-28-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By Xanti Andia

rack + fender installation

I am setting up a bike with a rack and fenders for loaded touring. As far as I can tell you need to use the same fastener screw for both the rack legs and the fender supports. I don't like it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By Xanti Andia

Lots of tire experience while touring here: ...

Lots of tire experience while touring here:

http://www.hrpu.co.uk/karennben/notes.html
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-09, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,870
Posted By Xanti Andia

I donīt have the stats, but just under 1 % of all...

I donīt have the stats, but just under 1 % of all cyclists being tandemists sounds about right. Climbing on a tandem is a matter of legs, just as singles, you just donīt have the tandem advantage of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By Xanti Andia

Thanks, karennben had good detail on tires. I am...

Thanks, karennben had good detail on tires. I am fine with travel info, I know the northern Patagonia area quite well but never on a bicycle. Geoffs, You should not over gerneralize regarding...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-19-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By Xanti Andia

Tires for tandem tour in Northern Patagonia (Chile+Argentina)

Wife and I will embark on our first self suppported tandem tour (second really but the the first was only a long weekend) in the lake region of Northern Patagonia (Bariloche - Puerto Montt -Chaiten -...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-21-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By Xanti Andia

Go into most of the world outside of Europe and...

Go into most of the world outside of Europe and Australia/New Zealand and you will find:
1. Shipping parts overnight is not possible, expect 3 work days at least, add weekends and holidays.
2. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-13-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,115
Posted By Xanti Andia

Aha! I recognize this thread, I started it, it...

Aha! I recognize this thread, I started it, it has a life of its own. Well you know what? I am still riding on my IRD 11-34. I tried a Shimano 11-28 for a while and even if it did improve the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-13-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By Xanti Andia

700 c or 26"? and what is the spoke count? ...

700 c or 26"? and what is the spoke count?

Adequate standard spoke count rims can often be found, particularly for 26" where heavier duty mountain bike rims can be used.

However tandem wheels...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-09, 08:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,118
Posted By Xanti Andia

The drum brake does not actually stop the bike,...

The drum brake does not actually stop the bike, only shaves speed to take load and heat away from the rim brakes, you might think it is not effective because you expect it to work like a rim or a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-07-09, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By Xanti Andia

Our first tandem was a T100, enjoyed it a lot. ...

Our first tandem was a T100, enjoyed it a lot. Watch out for:
1. tire under-inflation, particularly on the rear tire, one good bump on an under-inflated tire and you will need new rims, original...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-09, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,124
Posted By Xanti Andia

I did not know Greg, I only knew his...

I did not know Greg, I only knew his Bloomingcyclist persona, but I still considered him my friend, as I do many of you here. He was always upbeat and interesting to read. Very sad, my condolences...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-01-09, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By Xanti Andia

Would need friendly lathes-man. to machine a part...

Would need friendly lathes-man. to machine a part to mount a freewheel, I wonder how wide the whole contraption would end up, and how heavy.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-09, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,064
Posted By Xanti Andia

Sure, it might work. Tandem touring has the...

Sure, it might work. Tandem touring has the advantage of distributing uneven work. Also only one bicycle needs to be maintained rather than two, and bicycle maintenance is an issue on a tour.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By Xanti Andia

moped motorcycle hub on a tandem?

Here is an idea that I wonder if anybody has tried:

How about using the front hub of a moped motorcycle, with its integrated drum brake as a rear hub on a tandem build?

I doubt anybody with...
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