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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By New2Two

We have an '04 C-Dale with the ISIS Truvative...

We have an '04 C-Dale with the ISIS Truvative cranks. The SKF ISIS bottom bracket is currently the long term leader for us. It has outlasted the Gigapipe, FSA, Origin8, and other versions of the ISIS...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-04-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By New2Two

We put the stokers Edge Touring on the top tube...

We put the stokers Edge Touring on the top tube using the o-rings and mount that came with the computer.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-04-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,335
Posted By New2Two

We have the Rocky Mounts Tandem Tailpipe that...

We have the Rocky Mounts Tandem Tailpipe that hangs our Cannondale X/M tandem across the back of my Grand Marquis. I remove the front wheel and we haven't had an issue with it. The rear wheel hangs...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-11-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 872
Posted By New2Two

Bushnell Eccentric and ISIS BB

Question for those that use the Bushnell Lightweight Eccentric and ISIS bottom bracket, do you experience any binding of the cranks? I just picked up the Bushnell Ecc. and when I tighten the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-22, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,064
Posted By New2Two

I made my own removal tool to draw out the wedge...

I made my own removal tool to draw out the wedge from the opposite side. Get a thin piece of flat steel bar (approximately 1/2in wide, 4 inches long). Get a shorter 4mm bolt.
Remove the crank arm on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-21, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,030
Posted By New2Two

I have been using the quick links on the timing...

I have been using the quick links on the timing chains and drive chains for years without any issue. They hold up very well.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-25-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,606
Posted By New2Two

We are a 350 pound team. Running 700x32c Conti...

We are a 350 pound team. Running 700x32c Conti GP5000 with tubes on Spinergy wheels. Max tire pressure on the tire is 110ish. We run about 90-95 psi and haven't flatted. Bike still feels fast and has...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By New2Two

Our 2004 RT1000 has a small stretch of housing...

Our 2004 RT1000 has a small stretch of housing (about 7inches long) that runs past the captains seat tube.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By New2Two

Bar Mitts for the hands. I used to commute into...

Bar Mitts for the hands. I used to commute into the low 20's with Bar Mitts and lighter gloves and my fingers were fine. I used Neoprene shoe covers and wool socks to keep my feet warm.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By New2Two

Thank you for the pic. That helps a lot.

Thank you for the pic. That helps a lot.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By New2Two

Thank you for the dimensions. I was going to do a...

Thank you for the dimensions. I was going to do a mock up, or try to 3D print something with the critical dimensions, and see if it would fit with the rear triangle.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By New2Two

Elita Cranks and Gates

Has anyone put a Gates timing belt on Truvativ Elita Cranks? I am getting mixed results when looking to see if they are compatible. C-C bottom bracket measurement say it will work, but I am also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-24-21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,655
Posted By New2Two

If you are using a quick release hub, do yourself...

If you are using a quick release hub, do yourself a favor and get the DT Swiss RWS skewers. When using Shimano XT QR skewers we would get disk rubbing after going around corners, the RWS skewers got...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-21-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,559
Posted By New2Two

Jagwire cables/housings are a good choice. Look...

Jagwire cables/housings are a good choice. Look at the Yokozuna Reaction cable housing as well. They are extremely stiff and it is what we use.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-11-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,131
Posted By New2Two

Check out Spinergy wheels. Give Ric or Marcia at...

Check out Spinergy wheels. Give Ric or Marcia at House of Tandems a call.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-02-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,453
Posted By New2Two

PrecisionTandems(dot)com has 74bcd chainrings...

PrecisionTandems(dot)com has 74bcd chainrings from 24 teeth up to 36 teeth.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,030
Posted By New2Two

We usually get at least one "She's not pedaling...

We usually get at least one "She's not pedaling back there" at least once a ride. Just have a snappy comeback ready to go..."That's ok, she's management", "She's not steering either", "that's fine,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-27-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,538
Posted By New2Two

We are slowly upgrading our 2004 Cannondale...

We are slowly upgrading our 2004 Cannondale RT1000. We have kept all the parts that came with the bike. In the next couple of years we'll get a new carbon or Ti tandem (frame, fork and wheels) and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-03-20, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,211
Posted By New2Two

You could also try the short pull brake arms.... ...

You could also try the short pull brake arms....
https://www.amazon.com/JJBP-Short-Pull-Conversion-Brake/dp/B073CCKD85

I haven't used them, but looked to add them prior to upgrading our brifters.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-03-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,963
Posted By New2Two

Have you tried riding out of phase to see what...

Have you tried riding out of phase to see what happens to your power numbers? My wife and I are 90 deg OOP. (When my right foot is at 12 o'clock, her's is at 3 o'clock). We ride that way so one of us...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-24-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,260
Posted By New2Two

I had eyelets added to our WoundUp Duo2, but they...

I had eyelets added to our WoundUp Duo2, but they were only on the legs. I believe it is the SKS Racermates (?) that have rubber straps to attach to the legs of your fork.

To attach to the crown,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,171
Posted By New2Two

The hanger is replaceable. I picked up a...

The hanger is replaceable. I picked up a replacement for this project and might get another as a backup just in case. I plan on drawing in the curve needed to fit the Roadlink and take the hanger to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,171
Posted By New2Two

It is an original WolfTooth RoadLink with a new...

It is an original WolfTooth RoadLink with a new hanger that I just got. Perhaps 15 years ago C-dale added more material at the bottom to ensure the b-screw had enough real estate so the derailleur...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,171
Posted By New2Two

Altering Der. Hanger for Roadlink

I am upgrading out C-Dale RT1000 to Etap. I was going to use the roadlink with Wifli to fit the 11-40 cassette. However, when I went to fit the Roadlink to the derailleur hanger, they won't fit...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-06-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By New2Two

We purchased ours used 4 years ago. Ours came...

We purchased ours used 4 years ago. Ours came with 9 speed (105 brifters, XT long cage rear der., shimano hubs). We have since upgraded it to 10 speed and now will be installing 11 speed etap for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-04-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,434
Posted By New2Two

We have a 2004-ish C-Dale RT1000 with 145 spacing.

We have a 2004-ish C-Dale RT1000 with 145 spacing.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-04-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,848
Posted By New2Two

I have a friend who is an Kona Ironman qualifier...

I have a friend who is an Kona Ironman qualifier who has gone deep into the numbers on the 4000sii and the Gatorskins to see how it would impact the bike splits. After plugging away at the numbers he...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-14-19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,505
Posted By New2Two

The rubbing of the disks may not be from fork...

The rubbing of the disks may not be from fork flex, but more from the quick release skewers. On our '04 C-dale we would get disk rub going around turns. We switched to DT Swiss RWS skewers, which...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,864
Posted By New2Two

We put the WoundUp Duo2 on our 04 Cdale road...

We put the WoundUp Duo2 on our 04 Cdale road tandem and love it. It is 1-1/8, straight tube, disk, and QR. We also looked at the Whisky Fork No. 7 CX Disk Straight. The Whisky isn't tandem rated but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-19, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,839
Posted By New2Two

We use Yokozuna cables with the Hy/Rd on the rear...

We use Yokozuna cables with the Hy/Rd on the rear (now the front as well). They are very stiff and work great. Brifters are 105 5703 series.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-09-19, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,163
Posted By New2Two

Thanks. I'll take a look at them.

Thanks. I'll take a look at them.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-07-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,163
Posted By New2Two

Fenders for Duo2 fork

I just upgraded our Cannondale to a WoundUp Duo 2 with eyelets so I could put on fenders if needed. However, due to being a disk brake, all carbon fork, there is no eyelet in the crown of the fork....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-24-18, 08:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,330
Posted By New2Two

Make sure the cable is properly routed on the...

Make sure the cable is properly routed on the front der. I should be on the non-drive side of the pinch bolt and on the outside of the "nub". When improperly routed, the downshift if extremely...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-03-17, 07:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,196
Posted By New2Two

I shout back "That's OK, she's...

I shout back "That's OK, she's management!"
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-17, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,077
Posted By New2Two

We have the Rocky Mounts Tandem Tailpipe. Our...

We have the Rocky Mounts Tandem Tailpipe. Our Jumbo/Medium Cannondale fits within the mirrors on our Grand Marquis with only the front wheel off.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,029
Posted By New2Two

We love the DT Swiss RWS skewers. They are not...

We love the DT Swiss RWS skewers. They are not for trainer use, however.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-29-16, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,616
Posted By New2Two

Are her shoes too tight with the wool socks?...

Are her shoes too tight with the wool socks? Cutting blood flow will cause her feet to get cold.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-11-16, 09:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,491
Posted By New2Two

If you are a serious cyclist and she isn't she...

If you are a serious cyclist and she isn't she may not be thrilled with long rides right off the bat. My wife could think of a million different things more fun than a 70 mile ride. However, our...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-16, 06:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,936
Posted By New2Two

I wouldn't use it on our road tandem, but I might...

I wouldn't use it on our road tandem, but I might look at it for a hybrid tandem...after it has been out a while.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-03-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,936
Posted By New2Two

It looks like there is another option on...

It looks like there is another option on Kickstarter for electric shifting. I'm not associated with this in any way, it just looks interesting.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-03-16, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Posted By New2Two

Ditto on the carbon paste.

Ditto on the carbon paste.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-23-16, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,079
Posted By New2Two

The Gates carbon belt was originally designed to...

The Gates carbon belt was originally designed to replace standard chain and sprockets in industrial applications. The belt should last a very long time on a bike. The main thing to remember with a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-18-16, 08:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 813
Posted By New2Two

brake pad material question

Has anyone tried the Silver Kool Stop brake pads? The silver material is for the heavier loads and higher speeds of e-bikes. I was just wondering if anyone had experience with them for tandem use....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,910
Posted By New2Two

You could look at mountain bike jerseys.

You could look at mountain bike jerseys.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-23-16, 04:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,459
Posted By New2Two

We use the Tandem Tailpipe on a Grand Marquis. We...

We use the Tandem Tailpipe on a Grand Marquis. We had to go with the hitch rack because there is no roof rack for the Grand Marquis. The rack is easy to put on and is easy to load the bike. It also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,998
Posted By New2Two

We have a Civic and a Grand Marquis. Transporting...

We have a Civic and a Grand Marquis. Transporting via the civic is out, so we have the Rocky Mounts Tandem Tailpipe for the back of the Grand Marquis. Our J/M C-dale fits within the mirrors with only...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-16, 04:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,237
Posted By New2Two

The silver device is an inline travel agent. They...

The silver device is an inline travel agent. They must have used the mountain version of the BB7, or they wanted a lot less lever throw.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 988
Posted By New2Two

Nothing special. I most likely keep them at 45...

Nothing special. I most likely keep them at 45 deg.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,932
Posted By New2Two

After several hundred miles 90 deg OOP we find it...

After several hundred miles 90 deg OOP we find it smoother on the flats and faster accelerating. Climbing feels smoother but controlling is tougher when we both stand (although getting better with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 988
Posted By New2Two

We've got a rt1000 and have been 90 deg OOP for a...

We've got a rt1000 and have been 90 deg OOP for a little over a month. We've never clipped a pedal.
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