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Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-18, 03:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

The password is as follows tandem

The password is as follows

tandem
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-13-16, 03:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,827
Posted By swiss_toni

Tandem racers in tour divide

This couple raced and completed the tour divide in 2012 on a tandem kurt's going nuts . . .: Divided Together, part I (http://krefs.blogspot.ch/2012/09/divided-together-part-i.html?view=timeslide) ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-15-16, 06:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

In the end I just replaced it with another 200mm...

In the end I just replaced it with another 200mm Avid as my local shop had one in stock when I asked.

Yep, the 203mm thing stopped me changing the disc to another manufacturer as well, since I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-16, 08:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

Cracked disc

Quick update - the bike is still going strong. I just had to replace the rear disc due to it developing a crack in the braking surface. Not seen this before on a disc! A new disc and new pads...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-16, 07:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,378
Posted By swiss_toni

We have had them on our road tandem. 28mm...

We have had them on our road tandem. 28mm version and we normally run them around 90 to 100 psi. Have been very happy with how they handle and they were a comfort improvement over our different...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-02-16, 06:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,105
Posted By swiss_toni

love that :lol:

love that :lol:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-13-16, 09:48 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,134
Posted By swiss_toni

Hi Twocicle, You have built the bike that my...

Hi Twocicle,

You have built the bike that my wife and I want :-) I do like the idea of having the etap Red electronic shifting to cut down on wiring as much as possible to ease travelling.

Just...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-29-15, 06:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By swiss_toni

We went for the first time this year (after...

We went for the first time this year (after having meant to go for the last couple of years). Just over 160 teams finished the race. It was very cool to see that many other tandem MTB's in the same...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-21-15, 07:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

Update - 1 year on

Just thought I would do a quick update on the bike. It is still running strong with no problems so far.

After our first puncture a few weeks ago I noticed that the original tyres were worn and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-21-15, 06:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

No - we went up the other way :-)

No - we went up the other way :-)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-15, 09:41 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 25,693
Posted By swiss_toni

Powertap have just announced their new pedal...

Powertap have just announced their new pedal based power meter - and it doesn't have the hanging pods that the vecotrs have. PowerTap announces P1 Power Meter Pedals, also PowerTap C1 chainring unit...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-15, 04:49 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 168,791
Posted By swiss_toni

We have a 2014 Ford Grand Tourneo Connect. Can...

We have a 2014 Ford Grand Tourneo Connect. Can fit the road tandem inside without taking the wheels off and can still seat driver + 4 passengers. The MTB tandem has to have the front wheel off to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-14, 07:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

We have been riding ours with tyres at 100psi (7...

We have been riding ours with tyres at 100psi (7 bar) and so far no problem. I will check the rim walls every now and again as I didn't even think about the rim walls bending outwards at high...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-21-14, 07:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,777
Posted By swiss_toni

Thanks for the heads up on this by the way. The...

Thanks for the heads up on this by the way. The bike shop in Germany where we got the bike has ordered a replacement fork and we will be taking the bike back to get it fitted ASAP.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-14, 02:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 859
Posted By swiss_toni

Sounds like a good day - I will try and put this...

Sounds like a good day - I will try and put this in our calendar for next year. We are planning to go to the Rod d'Azur tandem race this year so expect to see lots of tandems there!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-14, 02:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,777
Posted By swiss_toni

This is missing the obvious point that to anyone...

This is missing the obvious point that to anyone not living in the USA - buying a US bike is buying something produced off-shore.

Using this logic any non-US based tandem team should not buy any...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-14, 03:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 784
Posted By swiss_toni

Just need the dog to pedal then it would be a tandem :-)

Just saw this in our local paper. If they could get the dog to provide some pedal input would it count as a tandem? :)

Lausanne cops pioneer bike for dog squad - The Local...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-15-14, 12:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

Yes that is the shop we got it from...

Yes that is the shop we got it from (BIKE-SUPPLY.DE Onlineshop für Fahrrad Mountainbikes Trekkingrad Rennrad (http://www.bike-supply.de).

We ordered the bike via email. We dealt with a guy called...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-14, 12:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

We got the bike for racing in triathlons and...

We got the bike for racing in triathlons and climbing passes so are happy with the tyres it came with. I really like the fact that the bike handles similarly to my single racer - although compared to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-14, 12:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

We got the bike in Germany - a shop just outside...

We got the bike in Germany - a shop just outside of Basel. When I was initially looking at getting one in September 2013 a local Zurich dealer said they could order me one for delivery in October. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

I don't have a USA one handy to do the direct...

I don't have a USA one handy to do the direct comparison but the main difference from what I remember of the US version is that the new one is more "square". Basically the tubing is much more...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

The low top tube makes it super easy to get on...

The low top tube makes it super easy to get on and off. It is the smallest frame so I don't know if it is different for the other sizes.

We are both happy with the ride so far. We did a 100km ride...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-14, 08:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

Sorry. I haven't seen the 29er frames so I don't...

Sorry. I haven't seen the 29er frames so I don't know.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-14, 06:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

You read it right - I hadn't really payed any...

You read it right - I hadn't really payed any attention as I only think in psi. We are running our tyres at 100 psi and that is the pressure they were at when we picked them up. The 5 bar (72psi...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-14, 03:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,525
Posted By swiss_toni

2014 Cannondale Road Tandem 2

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There has been a recall on the fork for this bike and other 2014 cannondale tandems - make sure to check your bike has the new fork fitted. See recall info here...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 29,445
Posted By swiss_toni

Since the new Cannondales have now arrived I am...

Since the new Cannondales have now arrived I am starting another thread about the 2014 Road Tandem 2 as the title of this thread isn't appropriate now.

New thread...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 29,445
Posted By swiss_toni

We just picked up our RT2 today (Size M/S) Rode...

We just picked up our RT2 today (Size M/S) Rode it 90km back from the shop and loved it.
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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 29,445
Posted By swiss_toni

Correct, typo on my part which I have now fixed....

Correct, typo on my part which I have now fixed. We are getting an RT2.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 29,445
Posted By swiss_toni

RT1 tandem weight

I have asked the dealer where we are going to get our RT2 from and he has said it weights 18Kg (40lbs) which is fairly hefty.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 29,445
Posted By swiss_toni

Quick question. Does anyone know if it would be...

Quick question. Does anyone know if it would be possible to retrofit a rear rim brake to this frame?

I am thinking of getting a rear wheel built to accept an arai drum brake so would like to have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-12-13, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,083
Posted By swiss_toni

My wife and I cycling in the Swiss Alps on our...

My wife and I cycling in the Swiss Alps on our MTB tandem
http://furbo.smugmug.com/Tandem-Cycling/MTB-Tandems/MTB-tandem-Niderhorn/i-nHQFrcq/0/S/IMG_0070-S.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-13, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,372
Posted By swiss_toni

ct-vt-trekker Thanks for the information. I...

ct-vt-trekker

Thanks for the information. I am currently looking at getting a road tandem and am very close to purchasing the new 2014 Cannondale road tandem 2. My main reservation at the moment...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-13, 02:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,376
Posted By swiss_toni

Hi Bob, You could have a look at the Thule...

Hi Bob,

You could have a look at the Thule Pack 'n Pedal rack. You can fit it to any bike as it doesn't need any special mounting points. I have put one on our full suspension mountain bike tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-13, 07:44 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,781
Posted By swiss_toni

The Thule Pack 'n Pedal...

The Thule Pack 'n Pedal (http://www.thule.com/en/ch/products/luggage-and-bags/bike-bags-and-racks/racks/thule-pack-n-pedalt-tour-rack-_-pp_100016) rack will fit on any bike. We have just used one on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 29,445
Posted By swiss_toni

I am waiting for these bikes to be released. ...

I am waiting for these bikes to be released. With some googling have found the following links that appear to have the full spec of the bikes

Road Tandem 2 -...
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