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Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,997
Posted By vtrich

Not really wishing for any ill will, but we were...

Not really wishing for any ill will, but we were hoping the trip would be re-scheduled, but as some posted, Santana feels things are opening quickly and they’re suggesting people buy their plane...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,997
Posted By vtrich

We’re also booked on Santana’s French trip. We’ve...

We’re also booked on Santana’s French trip. We’ve been on 2 other Santana trips and have enjoyed them. We found biking from a ship works really well,…at least for us. Arrive at the ship, set up the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-14, 02:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,091
Posted By vtrich

Here's another thought. We seem to be able to...

Here's another thought. We seem to be able to stand comfortably now, but as others have said, practice and communication are helpful. I found that my stoker/wife wasn't comfortable
standing on her...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,333
Posted By vtrich

My experience is on my single bike so this may be...

My experience is on my single bike so this may be of limited use. Early last year I switched to HED Ardennes fr
on my single road bike. That is the 23mm version and I run 25mm Vittorias. The...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-14, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,304
Posted By vtrich

WOW, that is simply beautiful. And it appears to...

WOW, that is simply beautiful. And it appears to retain most of what would be it's original components,...except
maybe the rims. Sure, it won't ride like a modern bike, but then my old Paramount...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-13, 02:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,577
Posted By vtrich

Hey Paul, Re. the green finish, maybe...

Hey Paul,

Re. the green finish, maybe subconsciously, but really we were just trying to be outside the box with the thing. It is a mat finish as well.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,577
Posted By vtrich

First was a balloon tire beach cruiser and after...

First was a balloon tire beach cruiser and after 6 months and still happily married I found a used Bilenky. Then
after several years and continued marital bliss, we bought a Paketa. The Paketa is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-12, 08:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,482
Posted By vtrich

I have used various creams, DZ Nutz, Asssos, and...

I have used various creams, DZ Nutz, Asssos, and recently, Century riding cream,....and all seem about the same,...which is to say,..they are mildly comfortable for shorter (30 miles and less)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 13,273
Posted By vtrich

Finished the build in early Feb. and with no...

Finished the build in early Feb. and with no snow, thanks for this bizarre winter, was able to road it around the neighborhoo, every bit of a mile. It won't replace anything. After riding the same...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-29-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,698
Posted By vtrich

We've owned one for several years and it has been...

We've owned one for several years and it has been terrific. Set up the old fashioned
way, triple and chain synch. Still the bike is really light, somewhere around 26lb., and
has a vey subtle...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-08-12, 04:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,039
Posted By vtrich

We started tandeming on a used Belinky, since,...

We started tandeming on a used Belinky, since, like you, i was unsure of how it would go.
We both liked it so ended up buying a Paketa a couple years ago. For me size of the first bike was most...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-11, 08:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,257
Posted By vtrich

We have around 4000 miles on our Paketa,..but no...

We have around 4000 miles on our Paketa,..but no real serious travel. It has ridden on top of the car for several hours
at a time many times,...but no airline travel. I agree with the above,...it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-11-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,431
Posted By vtrich

I (captain) am fit just like my single. The bike...

I (captain) am fit just like my single. The bike was made to fit us, but there are certain limitations so I use the many areas of adjustment to dial in her fit to be really similar to her single. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-14-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By vtrich

We have an older Coupe. Don't know what model...

We have an older Coupe. Don't know what model year, but it was design as a casual mountain bike, and I converted it to road use. I'd think that would more suitable. 26" wheels and lots of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-21-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,073
Posted By vtrich

I've been to France a number of times,..once with...

I've been to France a number of times,..once with the tandem. I always rent from Europcar http://www.europcar.com/car-rental.html. You can call them directly to discuss the specific vehicle you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-18-10, 01:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,157
Posted By vtrich

I was in the exact reverse position several years...

I was in the exact reverse position several years ago,...probably like most of the tandem teams here.
We tried a basic beach cruiser while on vacation. I thought that was a perfect introduction. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-23-09, 08:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,688
Posted By vtrich

I have a Paketa tandem, as mentioned earlier in...

I have a Paketa tandem, as mentioned earlier in the thread. I live in Vermont,..and I didn't even know where the bike was made until someone mentioned Golder earlier in the thread. Do you seriously...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-21-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,688
Posted By vtrich

WOW,...another Paketa. We bought and have been...

WOW,...another Paketa. We bought and have been riding ours for 2 years,..this being the second year. We came from an older steel Bilenky. I pretty much agree with all that has been said,...but I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,047
Posted By vtrich

We have Zero Gravity on ours. I think they are at...

We have Zero Gravity on ours. I think they are at least as effective as the 7800s we had used initially. I only changed 'cause I got a reasonably good deal,..and I liked the fact they were somewhat...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-31-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By vtrich

Route Maps? Get your self some Michelin maps and...

Route Maps? Get your self some Michelin maps and create your own routes. Borders or Barnes and NOble sell a large bound Michelin map which includes maps of all the major cities as well as the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-21-09, 02:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,053
Posted By vtrich

We live outside Burlington, VT and have a number...

We live outside Burlington, VT and have a number of rides that I think, especially this time of year, are hare to beat. Some are relatively flat others have extensive climbing.

If you'd like to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-04-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By vtrich

Hi Masiman, New England for the boating...

Hi Masiman,
New England for the boating reference,...specifically,...marblehead, ma,...but the car reference was
actually in Chicago.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-03-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By vtrich

My Grand father used to go for a Sunday "toot" in...

My Grand father used to go for a Sunday "toot" in his car. That was back in the very early early sixties, in an old Model A he had restored. He was using the word to describe the leisurely Sunday...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-07-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By vtrich

We use a ten spd. dura ace chain on our...

We use a ten spd. dura ace chain on our tandem,..but I use a whipperman link.
I like them,..makes it easy to get the chain off,..and if we ever are in the same
situation, it's a pretty easy fix. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-28-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,076
Posted By vtrich

HI, We spend some time in Fl occasionally, in...

HI,
We spend some time in Fl occasionally, in the winter, and have a converted mtn bike
as our tandem. We run an 11/21 on the back and a traditional double on the front, 53/42,
and it works...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-18-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 849
Posted By vtrich

CONGRATS!! AND you guys will only get faster, so...

CONGRATS!! AND you guys will only get faster, so you'll probably start seeing even more of the
younger, fitter riders when you do these rides! Like you guys, we did our first organized ride on the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,676
Posted By vtrich

well,...I'm pretty sure she won't be able to drop...

well,...I'm pretty sure she won't be able to drop you now.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-28-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By vtrich

Like you guys,..this will be our first rally. ...

Like you guys,..this will be our first rally. Also like you guys, we're really looking forward to it as well. With all the rain we've had over the past few weeks (rainiest July on record I think I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-08, 02:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,114
Posted By vtrich

I agree with the positive comments on dual...

I agree with the positive comments on dual pivots. We are now comfortably into the first 600miles
on our new bike. As mentioned,..we went with ZG,..and after I figured out that the closing the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-08, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,419
Posted By vtrich

We bought a new Paketa this year. We used his...

We bought a new Paketa this year. We used his standard sizing which works for us, but he can easily do a custom build. We found a significant difference between the new bike and our old Bilenky. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-19-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 118,720
Posted By vtrich

Paketa

Finally borrowed a scale to measure the new Paketa. It is a large,..although it is probably more closely
measured to a large/small. Anyway, with 4 cages, pedals etc.,...as we rode it yesterday, oh,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-12-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By vtrich

THANKS!,...I tried to isolate the url from my web...

THANKS!,...I tried to isolate the url from my web page and we did shrink the size,..but definately messed it up. We did shrink the size, but couldn't complete the deal.
Thanks for the help!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-12-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By vtrich

Ahhh yes, the stand,...a very tolerant stoker

Ahhh yes, the stand,...a very tolerant stoker
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-12-08, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By vtrich

First, THANKS!! BUT importantly, how'd ya do...

First, THANKS!! BUT importantly, how'd ya do that? I really thought I had it. I'm trying to get that pic posted to my thread below,..observations of the Paketa.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-12-08, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By vtrich

Tandem

sorry,..mistaken post.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-12-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By vtrich

first ride revelations

WOW! Finally completed the build of our new Paketa. Only took me 3 months, but then I like to savor the process. Fun winter project. First, yes, we did pick the color,..and yes, it is actually the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-28-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,074
Posted By vtrich

second the DT swiss 1.2. It has a deep section,...

second the DT swiss 1.2. It has a deep section, is robust,..but not very light.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 670,206
Posted By vtrich

UPDATE, this taken last week with the new bike.

UPDATE, this taken last week with the new bike.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-06-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,027
Posted By vtrich

Hi Kate, We were in a similar situation several...

Hi Kate,
We were in a similar situation several years ago. I was a long-time rider, wife was a runner,..together looking for ways to spend more time together. We were in FL and rented a beach...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-08-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,308
Posted By vtrich

1. 5'10" 2. 32" 3. 44 4. 10.2 5. 10.2 I...

1. 5'10"
2. 32"
3. 44
4. 10.2
5. 10.2
I agree with Waldo, fit is highly personal. Physiology, riding style and even terrain,
all play an important role in how we set up our bikes. I still...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-21-07, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,119
Posted By vtrich

Thanks Rickin,..we plan on continuing to use 25mm...

Thanks Rickin,..we plan on continuing to use 25mm tires. We've used different tires depending on the season, Armadillo type in springtime and and Mich pro race or Contis once roads are sufficiently...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-20-07, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,119
Posted By vtrich

THANKS for the input. I like Chris King...

THANKS for the input. I like Chris King hubs,...been using them on the single for quite awhile,..they're easy to service and their freewheel sound creates some curiosity/conversation amoung other...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-19-07, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,119
Posted By vtrich

new wheels

Beginning to contemplate new wheels. Sorry,..couldn't get the search function to work,...so here goes another wheel thread. I'd like to build a set as opposed to buying a pre-built set of wheels. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,391
Posted By vtrich

Yeah,...if I knew I was going to crash,..I'd wear...

Yeah,...if I knew I was going to crash,..I'd wear my helmet on that day and not worry about it the rest of the time. I agree, vanity is definately part of the equation, along with tradition,..but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-07, 09:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,391
Posted By vtrich

Yup,...I shave in season, have on and off for a...

Yup,...I shave in season, have on and off for a long time. Since my leg hair is not terribly thick, it only takes a couple of minutes to tidy up, and I do that every 10 days or so. Definately...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-27-07, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,653
Posted By vtrich

Have to agree with Joe,...best to find an shoe...

Have to agree with Joe,...best to find an shoe that fits your foot. I have always struggled with this,..and although I've been wearing Sidi for the past10 yr.,..I've experimented with others,..but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-19-07, 12:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,209
Posted By vtrich

I'm with Dude. We're in the process of building...

I'm with Dude. We're in the process of building a new bike,..and I'm wrestling with the same issue. I would like to do the Compact thingy,...mostly for the narrower Q for my stoker. And like you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-05-07, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,215
Posted By vtrich

WOW, that seems pretty harsh,...he's posted over...

WOW, that seems pretty harsh,...he's posted over 500 times,..that seems like a reasonable contribrution.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,913
Posted By vtrich

Hey Not Dead, I guess when I say...

Hey Not Dead,
I guess when I say responsive,..I am thinking about how connected I feel with
the bike. I think in general,..I never feel as "connected" as I do on my single
bike, and a tandem is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-11-07, 08:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,913
Posted By vtrich

Hi,...love your forum name,...and I'd definately...

Hi,...love your forum name,...and I'd definately like my kids to hear that as well.

I purchased a Coupe as a supplemental bike to keep in Fl. We go down there on a
somewhat regular...
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