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Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-29-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Bornco

We are riding a Continental Contact Speed in a...

We are riding a Continental Contact Speed in a 26x1.60 (42x559) on our front wheel and a Schwalbe Marathon Supreme of the same size on the back. Not sure if the Contact Speed is the same as the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bornco

Wow, that's scary!! In the end, we decided to go...

Wow, that's scary!! In the end, we decided to go with our wheel builders advice. We chose Velocity Atlas rims instead of Ailerons We have ridden Velocity Fusions and Dyads for years with no...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-18-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,810
Posted By Bornco

You said that you are commuting, do you ride in...

You said that you are commuting, do you ride in cycling shoes or do you wear some form of athletic shoe with a flat pedal? The reason for asking is that when I commuted, I rode with flat pedals and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bornco

I noticed the same thing regarding which rims are...

I noticed the same thing regarding which rims are suited for which applications. I wondered if Clydesdale rims would work for tandems as well and then asked them this question. The reply was with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-06-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bornco

Velocity Aileron Rims?

Hi,

Is anyone using Aileron's on your tandem? We are considering purchasing them in 26" (559), but our wheel builder doesn't think they are strong enough for tandem usage. We are a 305lb team. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-12-22, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,689
Posted By Bornco

Those packs look like a great idea!! My stoker...

Those packs look like a great idea!! My stoker said she doesn't want to shift, but it was a fun story to read, good luck and fun riding!!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-04-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,311
Posted By Bornco

That is a really nice set-up, I really like it. ...

That is a really nice set-up, I really like it. Unfortunately, I don't have the skill or equipment to make something like this.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,680
Posted By Bornco

Hi:) I've been a runner and cyclist since...

Hi:)

I've been a runner and cyclist since the 70's. I'm a better runner than a cyclist and I'v always found that my HR is way higher running than riding. I prefer higher cadences as some have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,749
Posted By Bornco

I just put mine up on the hitch rack we use to...

I just put mine up on the hitch rack we use to transport it. Using the outer bike rests gives me plenty of room to work on either side of the bike:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,649
Posted By Bornco

Hi:) Would something like this help? ...

Hi:)

Would something like this help? ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-18, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,971
Posted By Bornco

I meant good tires:)

I meant good tires:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-18, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,971
Posted By Bornco

Thanks:) They sound like tires, I'll check the...

Thanks:) They sound like tires, I'll check the spec sheet on them on the Michelin site.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,971
Posted By Bornco

I'll be interested to see how your experimenting...

I'll be interested to see how your experimenting goes. I would like to learn more about 26" tires as I currently know nothing about them.

Thanks:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-19-18, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bornco

Thanks for the encouraging words:) I haven't...

Thanks for the encouraging words:) I haven't actually tried bending the derailleur, but I have angled it tail out which had really helped with the old Tiagra, but unfortunately not with the Sora. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-18, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,822
Posted By Bornco

I have no personal experience with them, but they...

I have no personal experience with them, but they look cool and the write up on the Ritchey page makes them sound very interesting. I also found this on the Tandemgeeks blog -...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-18, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bornco

Thanks for all of the input, hopefully I'll get...

Thanks for all of the input, hopefully I'll get this straightened out. To answer a few questions -
1. I've worked on fine tuning the height of the derailleur and still no luck.
2. This is an...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-18, 08:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bornco

Thanks for that:) I called Santana on Friday,...

Thanks for that:) I called Santana on Friday, but didn't get an answer. Now I'll know what to ask for when I do get them.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-03-18, 07:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bornco

I spent about another 1 1/2 hours working on this...

I spent about another 1 1/2 hours working on this with still no luck. I'm beginning to wonder if it's a 2x front derailleur in a 3x box.

Thanks for the tips everybody, I'm taking it to the bike...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-26-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bornco

No, it's not a braze on. It's a 31.8 clamp.

No, it's not a braze on. It's a 31.8 clamp.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-26-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bornco

Thanks for the input everybody, many interesting...

Thanks for the input everybody, many interesting ideas.

In answer to Reid, the cable was not connected and the chain was removed when I tried to move it wide enough by hand. I think that the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-18, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,215
Posted By Bornco

Help w/Triple Shifting Problems

Hi,

Our Shimano Tiagra triple front derailleur quit working, so I replaced it with a Sora Triple FD (model #FD-R3030-B) and I can't get it to move out to the big chainring. I've got the outer...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-17-17, 08:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,076
Posted By Bornco

John Frey Article w/lots of tandem info from PezCycling

Hi Everybody,

I found this article on Pez Cycling and really enjoyed his story. Part 1 is also good, but not much tandem info.

Here's the link: ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,372
Posted By Bornco

Hi:) I rode Speedplay Frogs for several...

Hi:)

I rode Speedplay Frogs for several years and have switched to Speedplay Syzrs this year. I had some of the same issues with Frogs that you had. The Syzrs are much more secure feeling. I've...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By Bornco

If this is the bike on the Mt. Airy Cycles used...

If this is the bike on the Mt. Airy Cycles used tandem page, it's been listed on there for several years. That may give you some bargaining power:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-20-17, 06:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,392
Posted By Bornco

We are currently on Dyad rims and are thinking...

We are currently on Dyad rims and are thinking about the 4000's as event tires. Would you recommend the 25's (since they evidently end up being 28's) or the 28's? we are currently running 28mm GP 4...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,490
Posted By Bornco

Yep, these definitely work. I've had two...

Yep, these definitely work. I've had two different models. The first pair were the really big ones and I felt goofy wearing them. The second pair are much more slim and I still feel goofy, but not...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-16, 08:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,792
Posted By Bornco

For me, the last 3 fingers on my right hand go...

For me, the last 3 fingers on my right hand go numb if I don't maintain a good spinal posture. If I raise my head up to look forward while my upper back is curled down is the best way I can describe...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-16, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bornco

Thanks for the offer FBinNY, but I think I'm...

Thanks for the offer FBinNY, but I think I'm gonna pass for now:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-19-16, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,164
Posted By Bornco

Advice Needed

Hi,

We ride an old Santana Arriva with a threaded fork. We seem to go through at least one headset a year. None of the local shops carry headsets for a 1.25 threaded fork. We've grown attached...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-16, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By Bornco

I didn't heat the set screw, but then again I...

I didn't heat the set screw, but then again I didn't notice mine having Loctite on them:)

We've got Frogs on 4 different bikes, but I'm thinking of trying the Szyrs. They sound like a big...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-16, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By Bornco

I'm not familiar with the Shimano touring...

I'm not familiar with the Shimano touring sandals, but I occasionally have the same problem. For me, this usually means the cleats are worn and replacing them solves the problem. There is also a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-30-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 735
Posted By Bornco

You may be able to find one, we met some folks on...

You may be able to find one, we met some folks on a tandem at a metric century who were on a loaner from a bike shop:) This is probably going to require some phone calls, and I'd suggest that you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-15, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,661
Posted By Bornco

Thanks so much for the feedback, I appreciate it:)

Thanks so much for the feedback, I appreciate it:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-15, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,661
Posted By Bornco

Rodriguez Tandems?

Hi,

Does anyone out there have any experience with Rodriguez Tandems? Their tandems look interesting on the website, but what limited feedback I could find seemed less than stellar.

Any input...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,525
Posted By Bornco

The cleats:)

The cleats:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,525
Posted By Bornco

I'm glad to hear they worked:) I don't know...

I'm glad to hear they worked:)

I don't know if you're interested in this or not, but we lubricate our cleats with chapstick, whatever brand is on sale. It lasts a long time and is easy to carry...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-19-15, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bornco

I finally put on a narrower spindle. Went from a...

I finally put on a narrower spindle. Went from a 129mm to a 122mm length. This has been a huge improvement for me. The bike FINALLY feels like my singles and I'm a happy camper:)

This has...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-04-15, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,704
Posted By Bornco

My wife was having knee problems, so we went for...

My wife was having knee problems, so we went for a "professional fit". He never even looked at her from the front and rear, only from the side. His changes didn't help, so I started investigating...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-17-15, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,099
Posted By Bornco

Things are improving:) For some reason, I was...

Things are improving:) For some reason, I was sitting too far to the right on the seat. I've been working on staying centered and the lean angle has decreased. I'm thinking the sitting to the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,099
Posted By Bornco

Thanks for the info:) TandemGeek, does this mean...

Thanks for the info:) TandemGeek, does this mean other brands of tandems with less rake (CoMo's?) are less susceptible to this?

If I put on a fork which changed the trail would it change the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-15, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,099
Posted By Bornco

Tandem vs Single Lean Angle?

Hi,

When riding a tandem in a straight line on a normal cambered road, does a tandem require more countersteering lean angle than a single?

Our Santana seems to angle to the left more than my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-16-15, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,937
Posted By Bornco

I picked up a cover for a motorcycle at an auto...

I picked up a cover for a motorcycle at an auto parts store. Make sure you know your bike's measurements so you can get the right size. This was a few years back, but I think I spent about...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,921
Posted By Bornco

Thanks for the information everybody, I think I'm...

Thanks for the information everybody, I think I'm going to stay with the non-folding tires for the moment. Heat buildup from braking is not really an issue for our terrain. I'm most concerned about...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-15, 10:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,871
Posted By Bornco

We rode 74 times last year, mileage was 4,011. ...

We rode 74 times last year, mileage was 4,011. We ride year round (live in NC). Stoker is 62 and I'm 52. My wife rides the trainer 5x a week, me probably 2x per week on trainer or outdoors on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-22-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,921
Posted By Bornco

Folding Tires vs Non-folding Tires?

Do folding tires tend to roll off a rim more quickly when you get a flat than a wire bead tire does?

We've had a time or two where getting the bike slowed down with a flat tire was a bit of a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-31-14, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,182
Posted By Bornco

I suffer from the same problem. My rash even...

I suffer from the same problem. My rash even extends under the white sleeves, or if I ride without them it extends 2 to 3 inches below my shorts. On a really hot day and a 4 hour ride, my rash can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bornco

Looks like I'll be getting a shorter bottom...

Looks like I'll be getting a shorter bottom bracket spindle because Speedplay Frogs only come in one spindle length. Thanks for the advice, I was especially interested in hearing about the issues...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-18-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bornco

First, a big thank you to everyone who offered...

First, a big thank you to everyone who offered advice, I have learned a lot from your input.

I think the idea of short spindled Speedplays sounds like a winner and I may try that route first. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-17-14, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bornco

Thanks, Twocicle. I did not know that the BB to...

Thanks, Twocicle. I did not know that the BB to BB distance was the same within brands regardless of bike size. I just assumed a bigger bike would have the BB's farther apart.

I've just put on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-16-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bornco

Narrowing Captain's "Q"?

Hi,

We ride a Santana with the 160mm rear hub spacing. This is a good fit for my stoker, in fact she uses pedal extenders on her single to mimic the wide Q on the Santana.

Unfortunately, this...
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