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01-22-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 429
Posted By bajajoaquin

Free Tandem Kids Seat

Perhaps I’m not supposed to post this here, but it’s pretty specific to tandem use so I hope it’s okay.

I’m giving away the kids seat I modified to sit on top of a seat post so my kids could come...
09-06-21, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,574
Posted By bajajoaquin

So far, the little one is too small for the...

So far, the little one is too small for the triple and the big one is too small for the tandem. So they ride ahead for now.
...
08-10-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By bajajoaquin

Thanks. I’ll look at that.

Thanks. I’ll look at that.
08-09-21, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By bajajoaquin

The issue seems like it is an internal problem...

The issue seems like it is an internal problem that may require replacement. In the instructions, you put the cable on by rotating the shifter thingie (fulcrum lever pulley) counter clockwise. This...
08-07-21, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By bajajoaquin

I have that, thanks.

I have that, thanks.
08-07-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By bajajoaquin

S-A RS-RF3 Stuck in Low Gear

The title isn’t quite right. It’s not stuck exactly, but I can’t shift out of first gear using the shifter.

this is a RS-RF3 on my daughter’s Early Rider 20” bike. It shifted fine a few days ago,...
12-15-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 235,491
Posted By bajajoaquin

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sorry it’s rotated.

if you look closely, you...
07-28-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 235,491
Posted By bajajoaquin

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I rode a few girls around town.
05-18-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,728
Posted By bajajoaquin

Seriously? Give it a rest.

Seriously? Give it a rest.
05-08-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,136
Posted By bajajoaquin

I think of myself as the lost voice of the cheap...

I think of myself as the lost voice of the cheap tandem, but it’s pretty clearly the Santana here. The comments about assuming the Santana has better components is right, but I think insufficient...
04-25-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,935
Posted By bajajoaquin

Why did I never know about this before? Holy cow....

Why did I never know about this before? Holy cow. I need a set or two for my tandems.
04-25-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,577
Posted By bajajoaquin

I read somewhere that a triplet is more increased...

I read somewhere that a triplet is more increased difficulty over a two-place tandem than a two-person tandem is over a single. I have found this to be true.

This isn’t to dissuade you, but to...
04-13-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,371
Posted By bajajoaquin

Didnt see this when I replied. This is an awesome...

Didnt see this when I replied. This is an awesome deal.

Does she need to know? I took a vacation day from work to drive and get my triplet. Buyer might be willing to meet you half way as well....
04-13-19, 08:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,371
Posted By bajajoaquin

Setting aside condition for now, that Univega...

Setting aside condition for now, that Univega would be a step up from your Motiv. It is the same bike as the Raleigh Companion but different branding and color. I have one and I like it.

However,...
04-12-19, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,037
Posted By bajajoaquin

Lovely bike. Everyone should have a tandem for...

Lovely bike. Everyone should have a tandem for running quick errands!
03-05-19, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,694
Posted By bajajoaquin

My understanding is that the steps on the S-A are...

My understanding is that the steps on the S-A are a function of the way the planetary gear sets are set up and it wasn’t a “chosen” feature. The design of the hub precluded even spacing all the way...
02-22-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,897
Posted By bajajoaquin

Does the shifting go up (1st to 8th) with...

Does the shifting go up (1st to 8th) with increased cable tension and down with decreased? This would explain the behavior. The kink in the cable would add a bit of friction and cause it to shift...
02-19-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,531
Posted By bajajoaquin

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02-18-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,531
Posted By bajajoaquin

Nuts for Sturmey-Archer Axle

I have an SA XRD8 rear hub. The nuts use a 15mm wrench to loosen/tighten.

With my fenders on, the stays interfere enough that I can’t really pull the axle back far enough to tighten the chain...
02-16-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 988
Posted By bajajoaquin

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02-16-19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 988
Posted By bajajoaquin

Bottom Bracket Thread Direction

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Does a bottom bracket have reverse threads? I don’t...
11-21-18, 02:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Tandem cables have plenty of length. I just...

Tandem cables have plenty of length. I just bought one with an incorrect end. New one arrived, I’ve got at least a bus-worth of housing, so it will be fine. I might even get cocky and say .......
11-20-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Probably would have worked, but a new tandem...

Probably would have worked, but a new tandem cable is just a couple bucks. Also, this has a full run of housing so there’s no place to splice it in the middle.
11-19-18, 06:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

So a quick update. I’ve got it on and rolling. My...

So a quick update. I’ve got it on and rolling. My cable housing is too short and the tandem cable I bought had the wrong end on it. So I’m using my old cable for the time being. Luckily I have...
11-13-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Why buy something for a few dollars that you can...

Why buy something for a few dollars that you can spend an embarrassingly long amount of time doing to slightly worse effect? At least that’s my motto.

I might trim it down and fab a more...
11-13-18, 12:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Wow. Actual bike shop. No sarcasm intended, but...

Wow. Actual bike shop. No sarcasm intended, but it had literally never occurred to me. Well, it did, but my local shop is pretty useless. They cater to the transient vacation and rental beach crowd....
11-12-18, 09:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

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Wheel is done, new tire and tube on. New drum brake...
11-11-18, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,459
Posted By bajajoaquin

I just went with a simple tightening of all the...

I just went with a simple tightening of all the spokes. I took the position that it’s true (enough) now so even tension would be fine. My buddy suggested a full turn on each spoke, a suggestion here...
11-10-18, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,459
Posted By bajajoaquin

That’s a good idea. I already have the cranks and...

That’s a good idea. I already have the cranks and sprocket. Unfortunately I juuuust bought a tire in the same size. I will keep that in mind if I want to go any lower.
11-10-18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

No tandem length cables. But I have two tandems...

No tandem length cables. But I have two tandems (two and tree seat), so the bakfiets means three bikes that need the long cables. Maybe I’m a one-man market for him.

Mr Rabbit, thank you again....
11-10-18, 04:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

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And done!

As soon as my extended brake cable...
11-10-18, 05:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,459
Posted By bajajoaquin

Well, now you’re getting to the next decision...

Well, now you’re getting to the next decision tree. It’s working, but has an issue getting to fourth reliably that I haven’t been able to adjust out so far. When the front wheel goes on, I’ll be...
11-10-18, 05:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

nope. Just an interim update. :)

nope. Just an interim update. :)
11-09-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,459
Posted By bajajoaquin

In no particular order: It's not an internal...

In no particular order:

It's not an internal hub noise. Those are different.

It's a Sturmey-Archer XRD8. Not 100% clear on whether it's the "new" or "old" version, but it seems to be the wide...
11-09-18, 07:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Any suggestions on how to proceed?

Any suggestions on how to proceed?
11-08-18, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,459
Posted By bajajoaquin

Tightening Loose Spokes

My front wheel is being addressed in another thread, so now it’s time to take care of my rear wheel.

Its clicking when it rolls, particularly when the bike is loaded and under pedaling load....
11-08-18, 09:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

I got my parts in from MRRabbit who was extremely...

I got my parts in from MRRabbit who was extremely helpful and timely. Thank you again.

Just heard back from my friend and he’s laced but not yet tensioned the wheel....
11-07-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,677
Posted By bajajoaquin

That's a cool bike. Mind if I ask where you got...

That's a cool bike. Mind if I ask where you got it? If it's directly from a Chinese online retailer and you don't want to get the blowback for not supporting your local bike shop, you can PM me :)
11-07-18, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,677
Posted By bajajoaquin

Looks like there's a Shimano Alfine or Deore hub...

Looks like there's a Shimano Alfine or Deore hub that's available in 32h or 36h. Sturmey Archer has a disc-compatible model listed, but a quick search didn't show any inventory on the web. It may or...
11-06-18, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,677
Posted By bajajoaquin

I think any 36h hub will work. SON, Sanyo,...

I think any 36h hub will work. SON, Sanyo, Sturmey Archer all have dynohubs that will work with a disk brake.

Modern lights won’t blow up from over voltage. On a box bike, you aren’t likely to be...
11-06-18, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,448
Posted By bajajoaquin

Looks like you have a cargo bike dealier in...

Looks like you have a cargo bike dealier in Philadelphia, which isn't exactly local (I think), but not far off. They have a basic bike starting at $2k. If you keep trolling Craig's List, you might be...
11-05-18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,448
Posted By bajajoaquin

I have a cheap Chinese short box bakfiets and my...

I have a cheap Chinese short box bakfiets and my father in law has a Madsen with the mid drive. They are not functionally equivalent. The bucket on the Madsen is bisected by thtr rear frame and...
11-05-18, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,201
Posted By bajajoaquin

Small compressor. I have a big one that runs...

Small compressor. I have a big one that runs tools really well but it’s really loud. A few years back I had a project that could benefit from an air nailer and Home Depot had a three-nailer combo...
11-04-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,198
Posted By bajajoaquin

Thanks for the heads up. If philly tandem doesn’t...

Thanks for the heads up. If philly tandem doesn’t have all the parts including shims etc, I’ll probably go buy the full kit from precision. But somehow, that little girl needs to start pedaling!
11-01-18, 11:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,198
Posted By bajajoaquin

Woo hoo! That would be awesome, thanks. If I...

Woo hoo!

That would be awesome, thanks. If I didn't put my email address in my PM, let me know and I'll give you a way to contact me directly.

Going back up to some of the other comments, allow...
11-01-18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Thanks for the feedback. Everything I've read...

Thanks for the feedback. Everything I've read about them seems to be positive: durable, good stopping, reasonably well made. Nobody says they're the lowest drag option, but also that they don't...
10-30-18, 03:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Sorry to be obtuse. Can I talk in terms of...

Sorry to be obtuse. Can I talk in terms of specific cells?
I3 is spokes per side (18)
I4 is cross count per side (2)

From there, I have an ERD of 395mm. When you say there's a place in bold for...
10-30-18, 08:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Thank you. I’ll measure the holes before...

Thank you. I’ll measure the holes before proceeding.

Your online catalog isn’t loading, by the way. I was looking so I could buy spokes from you. Maybe I’ll email you directly this afternoon and...
10-29-18, 12:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Bike Friday would have been a good idea, but I...

Bike Friday would have been a good idea, but I already have the hub here. If I can't figure this out, I might look into it.

The other comments really don't answer my question (not to be difficult,...
10-29-18, 10:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,678
Posted By bajajoaquin

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking at the...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking at the spokechart from Wheels by Fleming, and some of the entries don't make sense to me. The instructions don't give sufficient detail for a novice.

# of...
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