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Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,169
Posted By Chilepines

I had the short pull converter with my SRAM road...

I had the short pull converter with my SRAM road levers and it helped, but not enough. IIRC, the lever bottoming out improved, but the braking action was intermittently sucky. The pads would not...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,169
Posted By Chilepines

I had the TRPs on a gravel bike and when I could...

I had the TRPs on a gravel bike and when I could get them adjusted properly they were great. But most of the time they were out of adjustment and I ended up getting full hydraulics which were worlds...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By Chilepines

Another vote for the Specialized Sawtooth. We...

Another vote for the Specialized Sawtooth. We have 38 front and 42 rear.
Started off tubeless but I’m no longer sure of the advantage on a tandem running those pressures. We are now running tubes....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,612
Posted By Chilepines

Excited to share my gravel bike dream build! I...

Excited to share my gravel bike dream build! I wanted the bike that was perfect for what I ride, which is New England dirt roads, forest roads and some single track. Dirt roads here are steep! I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,240
Posted By Chilepines

Designed this rack to mount our tandem sideways...

Designed this rack to mount our tandem sideways behind our van. On top was not an option as it is too tall and we're driving more than 5000 miles in an 89 VW Westfalia. 3000 miles in and the rack is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-23-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,496
Posted By Chilepines

A different approach that I think might work is...

A different approach that I think might work is to switch the current stoker triple to an FSA Adventure series modular crank. If your current triple is Mega EXO it should work. Then you can get their...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,314
Posted By Chilepines

Make sure you carry a tube that fits! My problem...

Make sure you carry a tube that fits! My problem was not a puncture but a sidewall issue that kept the tire from seating, and sealant just kept coming out. That could not be fixed with a Dynaplug or...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,535
Posted By Chilepines

My understanding is that chain wear is at the...

My understanding is that chain wear is at the pins not the plates. Chains wear from dirt getting into the pins and rollers and creating a small gap where the pin pivots. It's not the plate that wears...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,314
Posted By Chilepines

Why go tubeless? Having been there on the tandem...

Why go tubeless? Having been there on the tandem I' not going back. I love tubeless on my fat bike, mountain bike and gravel bike because it allows me to run lower pressure without pinching. But I'm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,776
Posted By Chilepines

Our old tandem had the same gearing as the OP,...

Our old tandem had the same gearing as the OP, and the same problem getting it to drop into the small ring. We are now running 46/30 and 10-42 11speed cassette. All with GRX di2 shifting. This is a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By Chilepines

We're running Specialized Sawtooth 38 mm front...

We're running Specialized Sawtooth 38 mm front and rear. They were initially tubeless - now running tubes. Great all around tire. We run around 55 psi and it's so much nicer than any tire at 100 psi.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-15-22, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Posted By Chilepines

Luckily we have not had that issue. I have to...

Luckily we have not had that issue. I have to think the lock not was not torqued high enough when put together.
A really nice thing about their system is the ability to customize chainring and crank...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-23-22, 07:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,657
Posted By Chilepines

We've been riding a tandem together in northern...

We've been riding a tandem together in northern New England for 25 years and never get out of the saddle. We tried once on our old tandem; we got a new tandem this year and tried it once more. Just...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,767
Posted By Chilepines

Not that I think lower pressure will resolve...

Not that I think lower pressure will resolve saddle sores, but lower tire pressure will make your ride better. I'm running 55 psi on 38c tires and don't feel any need for higher pressure and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By Chilepines

What wire are you putting in a seat stay?

What wire are you putting in a seat stay?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,524
Posted By Chilepines

Strangely enough it appears that not all RS785...

Strangely enough it appears that not all RS785 brakes are the same. I am actually selling a set on eBay - those use a banjo bolt attachment. The calipers in the pic above seem to have an inline...
Forum: Touring
08-19-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Chilepines

A bit of fluid is only useful if you have a way...

A bit of fluid is only useful if you have a way to get it into the system, so you also need the bleed setup. Hydraulic brakes, if setup properly at the outset, and super reliable so I'd skip bringing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,932
Posted By Chilepines

We got ours from Co-Motion. Many other bullhorn...

We got ours from Co-Motion. Many other bullhorn bars are not wide enough to be out of the way of the pilot's butt. The Co-Motion are 46 cm.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,680
Posted By Chilepines

We did it with a kid crank when our oldest hit...

We did it with a kid crank when our oldest hit about 6. Pulled the Trail-A-Bike behind the tandem with the younger kid after she graduated from the Burley. Once we hitched the Burley to the...
Forum: Touring
08-15-22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,148
Posted By Chilepines

We tow a BOB behind our tandem and it has worked...

We tow a BOB behind our tandem and it has worked great. It comes with a heavy yellow dry-bag - for our latest tour we used two Sea to Summit duffle bags which each weigh 3 ounces. That saved 3...
Forum: Touring
08-15-22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By Chilepines

Just did that the other direction - from...

Just did that the other direction - from Burlington to Rouses Point, down to the Adirondacks, across the lake to Charlotte, VT. Riding on the Hero Islands is super nice! So is the Au Bord du Lac B+B...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,657
Posted By Chilepines

The tandem is definitely harder uphill, and even...

The tandem is definitely harder uphill, and even more so the steeper it gets. But the tandem is also way faster downhill and even on the mildest downhill grade singles often have a hard time drafting...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-13-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,168
Posted By Chilepines

An FSA 46/30 crank with 11-36 cassette is what I...

An FSA 46/30 crank with 11-36 cassette is what I ran on my last bike. 46/11 is a pretty big gear. But you should also be able to go with a 48/30 setup even though that is above what they spec.
Your...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,310
Posted By Chilepines

I’m 170 lb and running RH Hurricane Ridge 700x42...

I’m 170 lb and running RH Hurricane Ridge 700x42 Extralight in the low 30s. At 35 they feel firm, a little lower and they feel sublime. And with Orange Seal Endurance they stopped weeping in about a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,850
Posted By Chilepines

FWIW I had a sidewall tear very similar in...

FWIW I had a sidewall tear very similar in appearance and location to the one pictured above by biker128pedal. This was on a LB hookless rim running a Specialized Sawtooth 38c tire setup tubeless. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By Chilepines

I have the same 785 shifters on my tandem, but I...

I have the same 785 shifters on my tandem, but I routed the wires inside the bar and used the bar-end A-junction. Those shifters only have one port, but that shouldn't really matter. With the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By Chilepines

You are also going to need a bunch of di2 wires....

You are also going to need a bunch of di2 wires. Without a B junction, putting the battery in the seatpost may be a problem because you need additional length to be able to get the post out. If you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-28-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,349
Posted By Chilepines

Finally got around to checking - I got 175 mm Q...

Finally got around to checking - I got 175 mm Q factor by my measurement on the current FSA SL-K tandem crank.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,668
Posted By Chilepines

The OP asked about EFFECTIVE reach - which...

The OP asked about EFFECTIVE reach - which usually means to the bars. Otherwise reach is horizontal distance from BB to top of the head tube - which is what some other posts were referring to. FWIW...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-26-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,640
Posted By Chilepines

Maybe it's too late now but did you bleed the...

Maybe it's too late now but did you bleed the system and try pushing the pistons guy back in when the bleed syringes were in place? I agree with longpete that if the brakes were still working the...
Forum: Touring
07-18-22, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By Chilepines

I've toured some of VT on a tandem pulling a...

I've toured some of VT on a tandem pulling a trailer, which tends to push you away from crossing the Green Mountains too many times. in 2020 we included US7 from Middlebury to Brandon (a little north...
Forum: Touring
07-18-22, 09:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,409
Posted By Chilepines

I just splurged big time on a custom steel gravel...

I just splurged big time on a custom steel gravel bike. The frame was a bargain at $1600, the splurge was the wheels and rest of the components. One advantage of steel is you can find a builder to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-18-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,850
Posted By Chilepines

FWIW I have LB WR45 hookless rims on a tandem...

FWIW I have LB WR45 hookless rims on a tandem running Specialized Sawtooth 38c tires and have not had that problem. The only problem we had was a tire blowing off (not while riding) from being...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-18-22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,543
Posted By Chilepines

Why such a long quill? Is the front of the bike...

Why such a long quill? Is the front of the bike way too small for you? Personally, I would not feel comfortable with a quill that long inserted anywhere close to the minimum distance and would worry...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By Chilepines

I have White Industries G30 crank with their BB...

I have White Industries G30 crank with their BB with 30 mm spindle, and have three di2 wires running through the BB (seatpost battery, FD and RD). I did something most people would not want to do -...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By Chilepines

Totally agree on 2X in Vermont (I live next door...

Totally agree on 2X in Vermont (I live next door in NH). I run 46/30 and 11-36 11 speed and use all the gears. I don't use the lower gear often, but when I do I'm sure glad I have it.
My new bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,681
Posted By Chilepines

Our tandem is running 46/30 front and 10-42 rear...

Our tandem is running 46/30 front and 10-42 rear with GRX di2 and the same BR -RS 785 shifters. I added a RoadLink DM which avoids the need to adjust the B screw to it's limit. Shifting is perfect....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,450
Posted By Chilepines

Just piling on the experiences we've crossed the...

Just piling on the experiences we've crossed the Green Mountains with a trailer weighing at least 40 lbs and we are a 350 lb team plus the bike, with rim brakes, with mechanical discs (BB7) and then...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-08-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,361
Posted By Chilepines

Here's a video on packing your tandem with 2...

Here's a video on packing your tandem with 2 regular bike boxes. They just tape it heavily. I've put 2 boxes together with zip ties which has worked well. Just poke a couple of holes through both...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,238
Posted By Chilepines

They really don't make this easy, do they....

They really don't make this easy, do they. Apparently the chainline on GRX from derailleurs is 2.5 mm outward.
According the Lennard Zinn you could use an Ultegra FD, which is a lot less expensive...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 947
Posted By Chilepines

I agree there is really no such thing as a gravel...

I agree there is really no such thing as a gravel saddle, but the Berk Dila saddle on gravel works very well. Immediate feeling is like a suspension seatpost - the saddle eats up so much vibration...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,896
Posted By Chilepines

I'm running 46/30 crank and 10-42 cassette on our...

I'm running 46/30 crank and 10-42 cassette on our tandem, with GRX di2 derailleur and RoadLink DM. Shifting is outstanding - across the large and small cogs. My understanding is that the GRX 810...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-19-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,640
Posted By Chilepines

Brake update - Shimano Zee calipers replacing the...

Brake update - Shimano Zee calipers replacing the BR-R785 calipers worked as a straight swap. The banjo is apparently the same across brakes and hoses.
For some reason, though, Shimano does not...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-19-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,018
Posted By Chilepines

Interesting observation about the timing chain...

Interesting observation about the timing chain being a way for the captain and stoker to communicate. We have a timing chain (as most do) and have no problem at all telling what the other is doing....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 854
Posted By Chilepines

Hydraulic brakes are self-adjusting (or should...

Hydraulic brakes are self-adjusting (or should be) so if the pads are not as close to the rotor and the lever feels soft, you probably need to bleed the brakes. You could also have a warped rotor...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-29-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,640
Posted By Chilepines

Thanks - good to know this works. I suspect the...

Thanks - good to know this works. I suspect the BH59 banjo will work but if not this sounds like an easy solution.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,059
Posted By Chilepines

I have the same levers and brakes on my tandem....

I have the same levers and brakes on my tandem. If I recall correctly I found a longer BH59 hose with a banjo and connected it to the Easy Hose coupler they came with.
I've now decided those brakes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,091
Posted By Chilepines

Similar to base2 above, I got a Berk Dila saddle...

Similar to base2 above, I got a Berk Dila saddle which is 105 grams after reading the positive reviews. First ride on it felt like I had put on a suspension seatpost! It's a lot of money for a saddle...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,398
Posted By Chilepines

Lael Wilcox rode the 2019 Tour Divide on a...

Lael Wilcox rode the 2019 Tour Divide on a Specialized Epic hardtail with drop bars and 2.1 inch tires. A Salsa Cutthroat can handle 700c x 2.4 tires.
From the looks of your Rodriguez I'm guessing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,640
Posted By Chilepines

I have ST-R785 di2 brifters and BR-R785 calipers...

I have ST-R785 di2 brifters and BR-R785 calipers with 203 rotors on our new tandem. Rode a short but steep downhill yesterday and before the bottom the brakes were making all kinds of noise which...
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