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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-15-24, 02:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,036
Posted By mikemelbrooks

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Aluminium, I am surprised at how true the wheel stayed!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-14-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 17,036
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Just cleaned the tandem after finishing the New...

Just cleaned the tandem after finishing the New Forest Sportive yesterday, I found the rattle that started halfway round was a chunk of wheel broken where two spokes go into the rim. (Rolf tandem) We...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-13-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By mikemelbrooks

You don't change the individual ball bearings,...

You don't change the individual ball bearings, they are cartridge style, the races, bearings and seals are all together. This video is for Shimano but the principle is the same,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-24, 01:29 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,227
Posted By mikemelbrooks

When we bought our tandem it came with 180mm...

When we bought our tandem it came with 180mm basic steel rotors and cable Avid bb7 cable discs with a rim drag brake operated by the stoker. We ride Audax through the winter and even using the drag...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,485
Posted By mikemelbrooks

I recently changed from a triple chainset to a...

I recently changed from a triple chainset to a double, because the axle on our triple is longer than that of a double I bought two secondhand double chainsets from eBay and cut and welded the two...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,485
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Bear in mind our Cannondale came with a 145mm...

Bear in mind our Cannondale came with a 145mm rear spacing, so of the shelf rear wheels will need some work.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By mikemelbrooks

I put some 40cm bull horn bars from AliExpress on...

I put some 40cm bull horn bars from AliExpress on my friends tandem they clear my backside and being carbon fiber weigh slot less the the original bars.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By mikemelbrooks

A little late to the party I know but it's very...

A little late to the party I know but it's very easy to replace just the bearings on a MegaExo BB and cheaper and probably more environmentally friendly Enduro and many other companies supply them.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-19-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Make sure to loosen off the belt side chain ring...

Make sure to loosen off the belt side chain ring bolts at the tightest belt tension, then retighten to equalise the tension in the belt. This is the same for a chain drive,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-23, 03:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,166
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Thank you very much. I have a lathe and can make...

Thank you very much. I have a lathe and can make spacers to suit. The fact that some of the the sprockets are riveted together is not so good. Btw Shimano 11speed spacers are 2.18 mm. Thanks again!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,166
Posted By mikemelbrooks

The linkglide 10speed cassette is available in...

The linkglide 10speed cassette is available in 11 - 39 teeth which afaik not available in other cassettes, and would suite the tandem well. I would like to change the 11-36 I have currently to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-23, 03:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,166
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Oh go on measure one please! 🥺

Oh go on measure one please! 🥺
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-23, 03:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,166
Posted By mikemelbrooks

I ride a tandem and it's pretty heavy on its...

I ride a tandem and it's pretty heavy on its drive train, the ability to interchange between different Cues parts IE run an 11speed rear derailleur with ten speed shifter on a 10speed system means...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 628
Posted By mikemelbrooks

For what it's worth I run Grx shifters with the...

For what it's worth I run Grx shifters with the cheapest Shimano Brake Calliper, Bl-mt200 . No issues brake feel and stopping power are as good as my Ultegra disc brakes bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-23, 02:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,166
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Cues cassette spacing

I am keen to try one of the Shimano Cues cassettes. Does anyone know what size spacers they use? I understand that the spacing is the same whether 9 10 or 11 speed?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 670,365
Posted By mikemelbrooks

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Stuart Farrimond and I competing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-04-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 670,365
Posted By mikemelbrooks

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On June 24th Stuart Farrimond and I completed Chase the Sun a ride of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-23, 01:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 440
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Chase the Sun

I dont usually post my rides, But yesterday Stuart Farimond and I completed Chase the Sun. we cycled 213 miles and raised so far 0ver £3000 pounds for Brain cancer research. PS there is still time to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,774
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Indeed! I recently removed the stokers chainset...

Indeed!
I recently removed the stokers chainset to change chainrings. When I refitted the Gates timing belt it would slowly creep of the rear cog untill it rubbed the frame. I removed it and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By mikemelbrooks

We use disc brakes for most of the stopping of...

We use disc brakes for most of the stopping of our Cannondale, but have a Vbrake operated by a thumb shifter on the stokers handle bar.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-27-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By mikemelbrooks

We just completed a 100mile audax, for this we...

We just completed a 100mile audax, for this we mounted my mobile phone for the stoker with a power bank so the phone had 100% charge at the end of the ride. I can recommend the quadlock phone mounts....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-04-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,510
Posted By mikemelbrooks

I am working on the same kind of thing and have...

I am working on the same kind of thing and have bought a second hand SLK crankset 110bcd I hope to just change just the right-hand crank so I can fit 50 34 rings.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-18-23, 03:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,083
Posted By mikemelbrooks

I use always try to use chainring bolts with a...

I use always try to use chainring bolts with a hex on both ends I find it much easier to work with than the slotted ones.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,802
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Thanks that was just what I was hoping to hear, ...

Thanks that was just what I was hoping to hear, I have a timing belt so it's staying that way. The original crankset are FSA Gossamer megaexo 130bcd I have bought the same Crankset but 110bcd and a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-23, 03:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,802
Posted By mikemelbrooks

Hi, ours is also a Cannondale, at the moment we...

Hi, ours is also a Cannondale, at the moment we have cable disc brakes and I would like to try changing to hydraulic but hydraulic triple brifters are unobtainable.

Hi I have the opposite problem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-26-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,802
Posted By mikemelbrooks

From Triple to Double

I have a 50 38 30 triple chainset and a 11 36 cassette fitted at the moment and find the change down to the 30 is very hit and miss and triple brifters are getting rare. So I have found a double...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-12-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By mikemelbrooks

142 thru axle to 145 qr

I have been given a pair of thru axle wheels and would like to convert them to 145qr I have a lathe so making end caps and disc spacers isn't a problem, but I can't find any measurements.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-12-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,746
Posted By mikemelbrooks

The thing I wasn't expecting is how much more of...

The thing I wasn't expecting is how much more of a mental load piloting a tandem is, my stoker has had brain surgery and having to navigate and coordinate our efforts leaves me mentally tired. Things...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-08-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,549
Posted By mikemelbrooks

I am looking after and piloting a latish model...

I am looking after and piloting a latish model Cannondale tandem I have upgraded the front brake from 200 to a 220mm Hope disc. There isn't enough space for a 220 mm disc on the back. The rear wheel...
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