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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-24-21, 01:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Posted By djedgar

RAGBRAI: the memories

Thanks for sharing the links. We experienced RAGBRAI three years running, twice on tandems (1998-2000). Some things must have changed as then there was always a "century day" option and the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-20, 02:24 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,168
Posted By djedgar

how fun. 1st tandem: 97 current: 144

how fun.

1st tandem: 97
current: 144
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-21-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 669
Posted By djedgar

vroom, we normally do a weekly ride with friends,...

vroom, we normally do a weekly ride with friends, but we stopped do to the covid restrictions. This website lists some of our more frequent routes: ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-18, 01:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,991
Posted By djedgar

Trailers work great for bringing the grand kids...

Trailers work great for bringing the grand kids out for a ride. :tandem:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-18, 01:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,156
Posted By djedgar

We tried riding part of the Katy one trip on our...

We tried riding part of the Katy one trip on our Beyond with what were either 25mm or 28mm tires, and we didn't go very far; it just wasn't fun. Next time in the area we had our Cannondale mtn bike...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-17-18, 03:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,251
Posted By djedgar

Thank you. We appreciate this entire thread,...

Thank you. We appreciate this entire thread, good info.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-14-18, 01:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,251
Posted By djedgar

Do these devices make it more difficult to remove...

Do these devices make it more difficult to remove a wheel for transporting?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-18, 01:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,295
Posted By djedgar

If you get a car with a large trunk like a Dodge...

If you get a car with a large trunk like a Dodge Charger and fold down rear seat, you should be able to put the bike in with only removing the wheels (we rented on from Enterprise about 4 years ago,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-02-17, 02:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By djedgar

We ride at night weekly and we have the...

We ride at night weekly and we have the MonkeyLectric lights on the wheels of one bike. They are super fun and always available if you are out later than planned and darkness comes on....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-30-17, 01:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,069
Posted By djedgar

Thanks for putting this info in the post. I had...

Thanks for putting this info in the post. I had a nice conversation with Ric who explained the different models of wheels available. They were just getting the shop opened after cleaning up from...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-23-17, 02:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,483
Posted By djedgar

It might be worth contacting Hadley (909)...

It might be worth contacting Hadley (909) 946-6780 and having the hubs rebuilt. I'd contacted them about changing a 32 spoke hub into a heavier duty spoke count, and they said it could be done. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-05-17, 02:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,349
Posted By djedgar

You might consider contacting Alex Nutt at MTB...

You might consider contacting Alex Nutt at MTB Tandems. (678) 445-0711 Contact Us | MTB Tandems (http://mtbtandems.com/contact/)
221 Rope Mill Parkway, Suite 2 Woodstock, GA 30188

He keeps...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-01-17, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,769
Posted By djedgar

Take a ride up to Eugene and visit the Co-motion...

Take a ride up to Eugene and visit the Co-motion factory. They gave us a super tour and let us test ride bikes. {Bike Friday did the same**. We toured the Ventana factory when we were shopping for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-17, 02:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,923
Posted By djedgar

Speaking as a stoker, make sure she has clip-in...

Speaking as a stoker, make sure she has clip-in pedals and riding shoes. No problem for Stoker to keep feet on the pedals that way, and it is easier to match the pedal position for the Captain's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-17, 01:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,127
Posted By djedgar

We had a bad experience with a 32 spoke Velocity...

We had a bad experience with a 32 spoke Velocity Fusion wheel Santana sold us saying it was "bullet-proof". It wasn't. Velocity sent us a replacement rim that didn't have the sidewall machined. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-17, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,752
Posted By djedgar

We were one of the former Santana customers sold...

We were one of the former Santana customers sold a bill of goods on the Sweet 16 wheels. We were very specific about being a heavy team close to 400 lbs, which was pretty obvious when we walked into...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-17, 01:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,660
Posted By djedgar

Stevoo did you try contacting Hadley direct? Its...

Stevoo did you try contacting Hadley direct? Its been several years since I did, but they were willing to rebuild their hubs. We've owned two Santana bikes and find that they really don't want...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-17, 05:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,472
Posted By djedgar

Riding technique we found that worked for us was...

Riding technique we found that worked for us was for the stoker to have control of the drag brake and be the "kick stand" on stops. The Captain kept his feet on the pedals to control the take off. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,472
Posted By djedgar

We have a Double Vision recumbent tandem with...

We have a Double Vision recumbent tandem with under seat steering and independent pedaling. It takes some practice to get comfortable with the USS. We found the RANS Screamer a great recumbent too,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-17, 01:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,688
Posted By djedgar

pdlpsher, we purchased a coupled Santana Beyond...

pdlpsher, we purchased a coupled Santana Beyond (size med) in late 2007. It was delivered to LBS in the safecase which was in a cardboard shipping container. The case is still in the same shipping...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-17, 02:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,734
Posted By djedgar

We have a rear Hadley 32 spoke hub that Santana...

We have a rear Hadley 32 spoke hub that Santana set up with a Velocity Fusion rim for our Beyond while we waited for our Sweet-16 to be warranty replaced. We are a heavy team and the 32 spoke rims...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-16, 02:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,827
Posted By djedgar

for comfort and off-roadability, I highly...

for comfort and off-roadability, I highly recommend a Ventana suspension tandem. I was amazed at the places we could go and things we could ride up and down with our Ventana ECDM. So much more than...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-08-16, 02:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
Posted By djedgar

Those are all NEW cars. Our 1993 Chev Suburban...

Those are all NEW cars. Our 1993 Chev Suburban makes an excellent tandem hauler. No rack required, the bike goes inside. Sunday she carried out Santana Beyond plus two half bikes and four riders....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-29-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,910
Posted By djedgar

This company has woman sized clothes as well as...

This company has woman sized clothes as well as large women sized clothing. Much better fit than buying a larger mens shirt/shorts.

Women's Cycling Clothes, Bike shorts, Jerseys, Jackets,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-13-16, 01:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,177
Posted By djedgar

Chad, I pm'd you our email address if you...

Chad,

I pm'd you our email address if you want to set up a visit.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-12-16, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,177
Posted By djedgar

Chad, I'm curious how long the stoker tubes are...

Chad,
I'm curious how long the stoker tubes are on the bikes you've been riding. The longest one we have is a Ventana ECDM and their website shows 29.17" for all frame sizes of that bike...over an...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-16, 02:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,764
Posted By djedgar

Congratulations on getting into biking together. ...

Congratulations on getting into biking together. Consider getting your stoker clip-on pedals, so her feet don't slip off the pedals. It might make it easier for her to keep feet on the pedals when...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-29-16, 01:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,099
Posted By djedgar

You are both troopers! Get well soon

Best wishes on your recoveries. We've been riding tandems for 19 years and have had some dogs worry us, but a cat? :foo: I hope it had insurance.

Kudo's for you to get back on after that. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-16, 02:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,113
Posted By djedgar

Check the size of the elevator. We were in...

Check the size of the elevator. We were in Seattle area and couldn't fit the tandem (Cannondale Mtn) in the elevator. It was signed for bikes to use the elevator, but the captain carried it up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-09-16, 06:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,310
Posted By djedgar

We would. We've helped out on ultra marathons...

We would. We've helped out on ultra marathons and other sporting events, even spent the 5 days previous to the NWTR helping with a vintage sports car event. We'll be doing even more for the car...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-16, 06:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,310
Posted By djedgar

We were probably well behind any riders with that...

We were probably well behind any riders with that much competitive spirit, fortunately for us. Other than the BBQ place not showing up on time to serve lunch on Saturday, we found our first NWTR to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-16, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By djedgar

Was that your gold ticket win at the NWTR? ...

Was that your gold ticket win at the NWTR?

Congratulations!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,803
Posted By djedgar

If you can get to the Atlanta area, Alex Nutt...

If you can get to the Atlanta area, Alex Nutt (MTB Tandems | Website (http://mtbtandems.com/)) keeps a variety of tandems to try out. He is worth calling and talking too, although I'll warn you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-16, 12:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,950
Posted By djedgar

After less than stellar customer service dealing...

After less than stellar customer service dealing with wheel problems on our Santana Beyond, we decided to invest some time looking for our next tandem. The Beyond was our 2nd Santana, but the lack...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-10-15, 03:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,892
Posted By djedgar

We've been across Iowa 3x on RAGBRAI. The last...

We've been across Iowa 3x on RAGBRAI. The last two times were with a support motorhome and driver. I so enjoyed a private shower. So much better than a tent.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-15, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
Posted By djedgar

I've not ridden the road bike, but we did have...

I've not ridden the road bike, but we did have Cannondale touring bikes in our single bike past. I think they are well made bikes. Ours tandem has the discs brakes and they have not been any...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-15, 02:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
Posted By djedgar

We have a 2006 Cannondale Mountain Tandem that...

We have a 2006 Cannondale Mountain Tandem that was purchased new in 2008. It has been very reliable and no component failures even though we are a heavy team and it gets packed in the RV for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,975
Posted By djedgar

As my wife said, we are traveling and I do not...

As my wife said, we are traveling and I do not have the Vision to refer to here but here is what I recall. Yes there is a freewheel mechanism on both cranks. That is only because either of us can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-13, 02:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,975
Posted By djedgar

I am trying to put a picture of our Double...

I am trying to put a picture of our Double Vision. I hope it helps you. This one has the IPS. If not, I can try to have my husband answer your questions when it is next available. We are...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-09-13, 01:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By djedgar

We test rode one when we were shopping (&...

We test rode one when we were shopping (& purchased a Double Vision). I wouldn't recommend it except for very short rides. It had a short wheelbase and was easy to get on and ride, the seat...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-13, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,200
Posted By djedgar

Hi Jon, What size is your bike? We have the...

Hi Jon,

What size is your bike? We have the L/M which matches the tube configuration in bikepedia.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-11-13, 06:31 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 17,727
Posted By djedgar

We have had various tandems over the years. On...

We have had various tandems over the years. On our recumbent with IPS, if anyone made the comment about her not pedaling, she would actually stop and then say "Don't give away my secret."

While...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-28-12, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,509
Posted By djedgar

Thank you for the great report. Curious to your...

Thank you for the great report. Curious to your team weight. We have found what works well for a lighter team to be troublesome for a heavier team.
And I am unable to decode HOT.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-03-12, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By djedgar

All cable ends are accounted for so not that. ...

All cable ends are accounted for so not that. What happened was we had the tandem in one of the compartments under the motorhome and things shifted in the compartment. Then when I went to remove...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By djedgar

Thank you to all who have replied so far. The...

Thank you to all who have replied so far. The levers are definitely cocked. They do not sit in the body correctly and they do not shift at all so something has slipped out of place inside or is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-12, 02:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By djedgar

Brifter repair

I have need to disassemble the Shimano Ultegra Brifter (left side for the triple chainring) on our 2007 Santana Beyond and could use a little insight as to what I am getting into. Are there...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-12, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,247
Posted By djedgar

We have one and it has stamped 4RMTXXXX, it also...

We have one and it has stamped 4RMTXXXX, it also has a sticker with a bar code and RXXXXXX, unknown what that is. We were told this was a 2008 when we purchased it used in March. The previous owner...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By djedgar

Loved the photo too. Matt looked ready to take...

Loved the photo too. Matt looked ready to take over the captain's seat :-)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-02-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By djedgar

From another stoker, I hope the surgery and rehab...

From another stoker, I hope the surgery and rehab are fully successful and as quick as possible. Just something to consider is see if a recumbent, which doesn't put the same stresses on the body,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-10, 01:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,425
Posted By djedgar

I need to address the Sweet 16 problems on our...

I need to address the Sweet 16 problems on our Beyond. Your set up sounds like a great solution for us as well. Where did you order the 160mm CK from? Can I specify the correct disc adapter from...
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