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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-28-05, 02:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,570
Posted By TwinTraveller

Perhaps this PDF file...

Perhaps this PDF file (http://www.tandem-club.org.uk/nf2002/faqs/tandemsbycar.pdf) on the UK tandem club website can help.

Cheers,
TT
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-28-05, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By TwinTraveller

You probably have your reasons, but just out of...

You probably have your reasons, but just out of curiosity, what would be the value of the gearing info to the stoker? Beside having something to look at, I can't imagine the benefit.

Cheers,
TT
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-05, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By TwinTraveller

Nead gearing advice

We just completed an 800+ km tour of the Baltic Sea Cylce route in Denmark with our Koga Miyata TwinTraveller tandem. When looking back on this tour, two things occured to me:
1. We seldomly used...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-19-04, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,359
Posted By TwinTraveller

Full camping gear, including tent, sleepingbags,...

Full camping gear, including tent, sleepingbags, thermarest, pots and pans, waterfilter... the works.
We even carried hiking boots, which we used for only a couple of hours. :rolleyes:

There's...
Forum: Touring
11-18-04, 03:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,086
Posted By TwinTraveller

One more link... ...

One more link...

http://www.icpsolar.com/usage.php3?id_mot=7

Unfortunately I cannot tell you from experience if they're any good.
According to an article in an outdoor magazine, the " iSun...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-18-04, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,359
Posted By TwinTraveller

I must admit that we were also told that the...

I must admit that we were also told that the maximum length was 1.8m. Presumably the fact that I was a platinum elite member of KLM (a parter of Malaysian Airlines), and therefore using the First...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-15-04, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,359
Posted By TwinTraveller

Last year, we took our Koga-Miyata TwinTraveller...

Last year, we took our Koga-Miyata TwinTraveller (non-folding 2003 model) from Europe (Amsterdam) to New-Zealand (Auckland) and back in one piece! We only remove the pedals, and handlebars, but not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-04, 03:29 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 28,370
Posted By TwinTraveller

Good to have this thing going again. I had just...

Good to have this thing going again. I had just about given up hope :D

Richard W and vicensozi thanks for adding the link to this thread to your signature. This is an excelent way of getting...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-12-04, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,714
Posted By TwinTraveller

Hope you enjoy the new Koga. How does the...

Hope you enjoy the new Koga. How does the TwintySix compare to the TwinTerra?

Cheers,
TT
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-12-04, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,849
Posted By TwinTraveller

This could give you some ideas... ...

This could give you some ideas...

http://www.tandemclub.be/Tandemtransport/Tandemtransport.html

Especially the last setup is kind of interesting :D

Cheers,
TT
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-12-04, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,558
Posted By TwinTraveller

I don't know about satana, but I do know that the...

I don't know about satana, but I do know that the 2005 Koga-Miyata (http://www.kogamiyata.com/) TwinTraveller is foldable.
However, at a price of about 4000 Euro, it may be just a little over you...
Forum: Touring
11-11-04, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,496
Posted By TwinTraveller

Here a link to a picture of our fully loaded...

Here a link to a picture of our fully loaded tandem. (From a thread in the tandem group of course)

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=4315

Cheers,
TT
Forum: Touring
11-11-04, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,441
Posted By TwinTraveller

Rico, Storage at the airport can be quite...

Rico,

Storage at the airport can be quite expensive. When we were at the Auckland airport a year and a half ago, storage of a bicycle box was around 10 NZ$ a day :eek: !

We ended up sending...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-04, 04:31 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 28,370
Posted By TwinTraveller

Getting around the world as a team is indeed the...

Getting around the world as a team is indeed the first challenge. But if we can motivate enough of the 10,000 registered forum members a little competition would be a good idea.

Cheers,
TT
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-04, 09:26 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 28,370
Posted By TwinTraveller

Good idea. It should help keep the thread alive...

Good idea. It should help keep the thread alive and attract more riders to the project.
How do I get this done? Should I send a private message to one of the moderators?







I like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-04, 03:27 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 28,370
Posted By TwinTraveller

Ultimate challenge: BikeForums World Relay Tour

How about this for a challenge we can all join: The BikeForums World Relay Tour

Here's how it works:
As there are people from all over the world, it could/should be possible to find someone who...
Forum: Touring
03-22-04, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,571
Posted By TwinTraveller

I'm quite happy with that specific model,...

I'm quite happy with that specific model, although I must say I haven't toured with them. (Plan to do so this summer.) However, I've used them on long day rides, and it's really nice to have a breeze...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-04, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By TwinTraveller

They are indeed quite usefull. Unlike with the...

They are indeed quite usefull. Unlike with the wind, a hill doesn't change on you on the way back ;)

TT
Forum: Touring
03-22-04, 11:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,872
Posted By TwinTraveller

You're right. What I meant to say was that you...

You're right. What I meant to say was that you should use matching cleats for your pedals. I the case of my stoker, she was using Shimano pedals and non-Shimano cleats.

Cheers,
TT
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-04, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By TwinTraveller

Too bad then that you're not in Belgium this...

Too bad then that you're not in Belgium this weekend.

According to the forecast, wind/gusts are up to 80 or 90 kph. (That is around 50-55 mph for you non-metric folks.)

If you do want to go...
Forum: Touring
03-21-04, 04:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,872
Posted By TwinTraveller

My stoker and I have both used Shimano sandals...

My stoker and I have both used Shimano sandals (SH-SD60) on warm/hot summer days, in combination with the Shimano PD-M324 pedals. We're quite happy with them, and we really enjoy the relatively cool...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-04, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,454
Posted By TwinTraveller

I've had a quick look at all the bikes. Although...

I've had a quick look at all the bikes. Although I can't really tell which one to go for, I would NOT go for the Trek. The frame simply does not seem rigid enough for a tandem. If you compare it to...
Forum: Touring
03-19-04, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By TwinTraveller

I fully agree. My primary intrests are comfort as...

I fully agree. My primary intrests are comfort as well as reliability of my equipment. If you must save on weight, why not start with your other equipment?

Cheers,
TT
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-04, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By TwinTraveller

As you can probably tell from my avatar, it takes...

As you can probably tell from my avatar, it takes two for a decent ride. :D
Or are you one of those "solo" riders? :p
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-04, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By TwinTraveller

Would it qualify as a workout? ;)

Would it qualify as a workout? ;)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-04, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By TwinTraveller

Did you at any moment during your ride pass other...

Did you at any moment during your ride pass other cyclers? The standard product set of the Polar S150 does not include a coded transmitter. This means that you may be picking up a signal from anyone...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-04, 01:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,450
Posted By TwinTraveller

Personally, I'm using the Polar S210, which is...

Personally, I'm using the Polar S210, which is one of the more advanced models. I paid €150 for it. You may be able to get by with a cheaper, less complex model.

Check out their website...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-04, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,776
Posted By TwinTraveller

forum*rider, Your heart rate of 86 is not an...

forum*rider,

Your heart rate of 86 is not an actual resting heart rate. You're actually up and walking around. Even if it doesn't seem like exercising (?) your body is actually doing something....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-14-04, 10:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,450
Posted By TwinTraveller

If your main purpose for cycling is weight...

If your main purpose for cycling is weight reduction, you may want to get a heartrate monitor in order to ensure that you're exercising in the right range of heart beat per minute.

From what I've...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-14-04, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,784
Posted By TwinTraveller

I've recently purchased a Polar HRM myself...

I've recently purchased a Polar HRM myself (S210). I've taken the fitness test a number of times, and I noticed a variation in the results of approximately 10%. I must admit that when I had the lower...
Forum: Touring
03-11-04, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By TwinTraveller

No question about it PDA or PocketPC with...

No question about it PDA or PocketPC with foldable keyboard are the only good solution if you're concerned with weight at all.

Another thing to consider is batery power. My laptop runs out of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-04, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By TwinTraveller

We usually don't take a camera on day trips, but...

We usually don't take a camera on day trips, but when travelling a true SLR with appropriate lenses and tripod is an essential part of out equipment!

Cheers,
TwinTraveller
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-04, 03:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,669
Posted By TwinTraveller

Zonatandem, Nice bike. I noticed that your...

Zonatandem,

Nice bike. I noticed that your pedal "seem" to be "unsynchronized", then again, they seem to be off by a perfect 90º angle. Coincidence, or deliberate to get better continuity? Doesn't...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-04, 02:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,686
Posted By TwinTraveller

You don't need a fancy tandem to get hooked! ...

You don't need a fancy tandem to get hooked!

The first tandem my girlfriend and I every rode was an extremely wobbly no-brand brand tandem on Mackinac Island, MI.

It was probably the most fun...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-09-04, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,776
Posted By TwinTraveller

I agree with roadbuzz. Make it the first thing...

I agree with roadbuzz. Make it the first thing you do in the morning, before you get out of bed. To make it even more reliable, repeat the test for 3 to 5 consecutive days, and make an average of the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-14-03, 01:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,669
Posted By TwinTraveller

This must be the longest lasting post in the...

This must be the longest lasting post in the forum, so I might as well keep it going...

We sure got a lot of attention riding this Koga Miyata "TwinTraveller" through New Zealand, so I guess you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-05-02, 03:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By TwinTraveller

There is one exception to the rule: Riding...

There is one exception to the rule:
Riding uphill is usually slower with a tandem, although practise helps.

TwinTraveller
Forum: Touring
08-19-02, 02:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By TwinTraveller

Just in case you don't already have what you're...

Just in case you don't already have what you're looking for...

I've been looking around to transport a tandem from Belgium to New Zealand early next year. I came across the following websites that...
Forum: Touring
08-19-02, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 758
Posted By TwinTraveller

Have you heard of the North Sea Cycle Route...

Have you heard of the
North Sea Cycle Route (http://www.northsea-cycle.com/index1.html) ?

You'll probably not complete it in 10 days, but it will give you a goal for a few holidays :D
...
Forum: Touring
08-18-02, 02:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 816
Posted By TwinTraveller

NZ - Milford Sound to Glenorchy?

I'm currently planning a 4 week cycling trip on the Southern Island of NZ. One of the legs would be from Te Anau to Milford Sound. In order to avoid a 120 km return ride to Te Anau, I'd like to know...
Forum: Introductions
08-10-02, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By TwinTraveller

TwinTraveller

Hi,

This is TwinTraveller out of Belgium.

I've been riding bike ever since I was kid, but the time I spent riding has varied trmendously over the years. But all of that is soon to change, as me...
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