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03-06-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 600
Posted By Artmo

Yes, it's Voltarol in the UK and over-the-counter...

Yes, it's Voltarol in the UK and over-the-counter concentration is 2.3% vs US 1%. I've used it and haven't noticed a particularly offensive smell, unlike menthol in some rubs, which pervades...
01-22-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 496
Posted By Artmo

We have run our Macchiato on the original BBs for...

We have run our Macchiato on the original BBs for at least 30,000 miles and they don’t appear to be any the worse for wear.
01-14-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 911
Posted By Artmo

Take a look at Spinergy wheels, available from...

Take a look at Spinergy wheels, available from House of Tandems. We have been very pleased with ours on our CoMo.
01-13-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,020
Posted By Artmo

If you are looking at Swytch, I would recommend...

If you are looking at Swytch, I would recommend you also look at the Cytronex C1. (www.cytronex.com) We have one on our CoMo Macchiato, plus I have the C1 on two solo bikes. Very easy to install and...
11-21-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,023
Posted By Artmo

A number of tandem riders I know, including...

A number of tandem riders I know, including ourselves, learned to ride on quiet roads, but never on a trainer..
11-12-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,382
Posted By Artmo

Hi Denver, Belated happy birthday! Good to see...

Hi Denver, Belated happy birthday! Good to see you are still active. I still remember that rendezvous in Colorado all those years ago
I am exactly 13 months behind you and my stoker is just ahead of...
10-23-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By Artmo

Mine is a Boston Scientific L311 332316 dual...

Mine is a Boston Scientific L311 332316 dual lead. Mine is not set to a max, but these days that does not worry me, as i rarely go beyond 120. I did see my HR go to 135 the other day, when I had a...
09-12-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,522
Posted By Artmo

It is slick. Very easy to fit. Cables are custom...

It is slick. Very easy to fit. Cables are custom length. 30 min for solo and a bit longer for a tandem. I’ve fitted 4 solos and one tandem with no problems.
Range about 35 miles in flat Florida, but...
09-11-23, 01:45 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,522
Posted By Artmo

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1730x1717/f7b9e6e3_694a_4e85_9bce_88a8c5d3ea7c_2c10b5fc2125316a83532a3f9f528314f5c2c49a.jpeg...
08-21-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,547
Posted By Artmo

Well, Philly, if it’s any comfort for you, in the...

Well, Philly, if it’s any comfort for you, in the past 12 or so years we have ridden over 30,000 miles with the original Gates belt on our Macchiato with no problems with belt or BBS.
08-15-23, 02:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,403
Posted By Artmo

Dub, do you find that 1X gives very large...

Dub, do you find that 1X gives very large differences in gears, vs 2x?
08-10-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,139
Posted By Artmo

Very few in my experience of GA and FL rallies;...

Very few in my experience of GA and FL rallies; one or two triplets, but never a quad.
07-26-23, 03:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Artmo

Stunning indeed! I can't imagine having to...

Stunning indeed! I can't imagine having to manhandle something that heavy! But I'm old........:-)
07-26-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,543
Posted By Artmo

Now our early 80s, my wife and I were having...

Now our early 80s, my wife and I were having trouble keeping up with our considerably younger bike group, so three years ago we added a Cytronex C1 to our tandem. This added only about 8 lb to our...
07-12-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 767
Posted By Artmo

Impressive! well done and stay safe

Impressive! well done and stay safe
07-11-23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Artmo

I would also baulk at the Samedi’s weight: 68lb...

I would also baulk at the Samedi’s weight: 68lb and that’s without attachments! I can’t find weight in the CoMo specs. It’s one thing to be able to climb hills as we age, but what about the practical...
07-10-23, 02:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,670
Posted By Artmo

Glad you’re relatively OK, but, more importantly,...

Glad you’re relatively OK, but, more importantly, how is the bike?😊
07-07-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Artmo

I think it depends on what size motor you might...

I think it depends on what size motor you might add in the front wheel. If you add one of those big 750W types, then I think removing and replacing it each time would be awkward for one person.

We...
07-03-23, 04:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,594
Posted By Artmo

I admire your efforts at recovery. Good luck. I...

I admire your efforts at recovery. Good luck. I like the hilfsmotor comment! A bit of a change from “she’s not pedaling.”
07-01-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,594
Posted By Artmo

It's not my heart; I have a pacemaker which...

It's not my heart; I have a pacemaker which remotely monitors it and communicates with my cardiologist, even from the UK, where I am now. I saw my electrophysiologist. recently recently. I've seen a...
07-01-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,594
Posted By Artmo

I can’t decide if my lack of fitness/energy is...

I can’t decide if my lack of fitness/energy is due to age(83), long Covid, being off the bike/tandem for a long period due to Covid or use of e-assist. In any case, I get, since Covid a year ago this...
06-25-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By Artmo

I'm not sure it would be worth spending $1000+ to...

I'm not sure it would be worth spending $1000+ to convert to E on this tandem, but we have been very pleased with the Cytronex C1. 250W max, so no special forks required and very easy to fit and...
06-15-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,689
Posted By Artmo

Thanks. It's my age -:)

Thanks. It's my age -:)
06-14-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,689
Posted By Artmo

When riding in a paceline there's nothing more...

When riding in a paceline there's nothing more annoying than the person in front of you doing pedal-coast-pedal-coast, etc. This can cause contertinaing(?) of the line and is possibly dangerous.
05-26-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By Artmo

Well done and thanks for the great photos!

Well done and thanks for the great photos!
05-17-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,336
Posted By Artmo

3” at 82.5 years

3” at 82.5 years
05-09-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 803
Posted By Artmo

And even more recently, she has been prescribed...

And even more recently, she has been prescribed Rhopressa. Expensive. Had to get exception as our insurance didn't cover it.
05-09-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,336
Posted By Artmo

"Whom?"

"Whom?"
04-15-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,455
Posted By Artmo

I'm on the other side of 80 and miss the sprints,...

I'm on the other side of 80 and miss the sprints, but adding a Cytronex e-conversion to my half- bike as well as to our tandem has made a world of difference to riding pleasure. No sprinting, but at...
03-29-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 62,802
Posted By Artmo

Take look at this on GCN/YouTube ...

Take look at this on GCN/YouTube https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/video/is-too-much-cycling-bad-for-your-heart
03-23-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 62,802
Posted By Artmo

my calcium score was in th 90th percentile 10...

my calcium score was in th 90th percentile 10 years ago; I’m now 82. My cardiologist told to pay no attention to it, as it does not indicate a blockage, only calcification of the artery walls...
02-08-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,671
Posted By Artmo

82 yo. Got it 48 hr after arrival in UK last...

82 yo. Got it 48 hr after arrival in UK last June.. Wife had sore throat for couple days and I had shortness of breath on top of asthma for months after. Both had had booster shots. I also had very...
02-02-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 803
Posted By Artmo

My wife has been treated with various drops for...

My wife has been treated with various drops for years and the pressure has been kept under control. Most recently she has been prescribed Latanoprost, which she has had for years, and a added...
01-14-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By Artmo

I’m probably too late with this reply as you have...

I’m probably too late with this reply as you have probably already done your conversion, but if not, I would think that the Cytronex C1 would be ideal for you. www.Cytronex.com. I have three, two on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,124
Posted By Artmo

Definitely not an ideal design. I already tried...

Definitely not an ideal design. I already tried what you suggest, but failed. Have just given both to our friends with instructions!!
Thanks for your time.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,124
Posted By Artmo

No. I'm a bit of a twit: We have two Dahons which...

No. I'm a bit of a twit: We have two Dahons which I am about to give away to friends as we no longer need them. The bikes have not been used for years and when I lifted the bars to lock in place one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,124
Posted By Artmo

Thanks for your reply My problem is not getting...

Thanks for your reply
My problem is not getting the block in, but one of the springs keeps popping out.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,124
Posted By Artmo

I see your post was a while ago, but I took the...

I see your post was a while ago, but I took the sliding locking piece apart and one of the springs popped out, but I can’t get back in at the same time as I push the bolt in. Any tips would be...
01-04-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,536
Posted By Artmo

Haha. Yes, you will notice it on the next climb...

Haha. Yes, you will notice it on the next climb or earlier, as we found on our first use of the Arai a few years ago!
11-09-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,653
Posted By Artmo

Update: over 10,000 miles ridden since last post....

Update: over 10,000 miles ridden since last post. No sign of fork/dropout damage as would be expected with a 250W motor. We now have three Cytronex C1 systems; two single, one tandem.
11-08-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,463
Posted By Artmo

Good to hear from you, Denver. I'll be 82 next...

Good to hear from you, Denver. I'll be 82 next month and still cycling, but less than we used to. Your other fitness activities make me envious, but I lack your motivation. Best wishes.
08-01-22, 02:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,023
Posted By Artmo

Beats me why anyone would use only the front...

Beats me why anyone would use only the front brake, unless riding fixed gear. But glad you survived.
07-18-22, 05:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Artmo

See your chiropractor, or, better still, an...

See your chiropractor, or, better still, an orthopedic surgeon!
06-27-22, 01:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By Artmo

I think it depends on the ride: 164 yr team...

I think it depends on the ride: 164 yr team here.if we we want to pootle along on flat FL roads with no wind at 12-13 mph, we don’t need help from our Cytronex C1 on our Macchiato, but if we are...
05-21-22, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,694
Posted By Artmo

Try www.tandem-club.org.uk/forsale

Try www.tandem-club.org.uk/forsale
05-15-22, 04:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,968
Posted By Artmo

Go for it!!

Go for it!!
05-06-22, 06:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,015
Posted By Artmo

We’ve probably ridden over 30K miles on the...

We’ve probably ridden over 30K miles on the original Gates version and it still keeps going!
05-04-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By Artmo

Had a similar experience during a ride several...

Had a similar experience during a ride several years ago. We were on our annual UK visit and riding our tandem up to a beauty spot, about. 6-mile climb, intending to stop at a pub for lunch down the...
05-04-22, 07:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,984
Posted By Artmo

I’ve never understood the fairly common...

I’ve never understood the fairly common reluctance to have prostate or colon exams. Surely the minor unpleasantness is far better than the potential consequences and treatment/excision of cancers...
04-28-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,977
Posted By Artmo

Hmm, I’m 25 years away from it after 30...

Hmm, I’m 25 years away from it after 30 enjoyable, successful years in mid-level management, with a lot of international travel and I, to my surprise, haven’t missed it for a second. More time with...
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