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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By reburns

There used to be a company called CrateWorks that...

There used to be a company called CrateWorks that made corrugated plastic boxes for transporting bikes, including one sized for tandems. I used one for air travel to several destinations and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 536
Posted By reburns

Another data point, somewhat extreme perhaps. I...

Another data point, somewhat extreme perhaps. I have 20 year old Ultegra derailleurs on a road bike with 3x10 gearing. Chainrings are 52/42/30 and cassette is 11-36. Using a road link, everything...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By reburns

Regarding the captain’s seatpost adjustment, you...

Regarding the captain’s seatpost adjustment, you can maybe give yourself a little more room by adjusting the eccentric at the top of the bb opening rather than where it is near the bottom. That will...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-23-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,480
Posted By reburns

Same here. We needed the whole road when we first...

Same here. We needed the whole road when we first practiced out of the saddles. After much practice, I got to the point as captain where I can keep the bike on the fog line if necessary. I’m fine...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,926
Posted By reburns

My Park TM-1 read 30% low out of the box. I...

My Park TM-1 read 30% low out of the box. I didn’t realize it until I started cracking rims. Even after returning to Park for recalibration, it was still off. I ended up jury rigging my own...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,480
Posted By reburns

I’m a bit faster on my single, but far prefer...

I’m a bit faster on my single, but far prefer riding the tandem with my sweetie.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,056
Posted By reburns

Could be good for tandems

I ride a tandem in hilly country with my wife, combined age 135 years. I have our 3x9 drivetrain set up for 618% range, and we use all of it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,777
Posted By reburns

A bit off topic but interesting story: my...

A bit off topic but interesting story: my wife/stoker and I drove our tandem from our home in the south sf bay to the coast to ride one of our favorite routes near Pescadero, CA. Driving back home up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,828
Posted By reburns

I used this:...

I used this: https://www.amazon.com/SKS-Germany-11231-Anywhere-Bicycle-Attachment/dp/B0144NTZOU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FHISCL2XOHUB&keywords=sks+bottle+cage&qid=1644711419&sprefix=Sks+bo%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-1 ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-30-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,244
Posted By reburns

Wheels4, congratulations on your accomplishment...

Wheels4, congratulations on your accomplishment and bravo to your wife!

My wife and I also started tandeming at the beginning of January, but 16 years ago. I somehow got convinced to do this...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,073
Posted By reburns

I haven’t sensed a difference in handling or wet...

I haven’t sensed a difference in handling or wet weather grip, although I should say that I get very cautious on wet surfaces. I believe the 4 seasons roll slightly stiffer, but on the rear it is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,073
Posted By reburns

I’ve been happy with 32mm GP5000 front and Conti...

I’ve been happy with 32mm GP5000 front and Conti 4 seasons on the rear of the tandem, both at 90 psi with Schwalbe Aerothan tubes. As ridden, total weight is probably about 350 lbs. This combination...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 33,631
Posted By reburns

Thank you for that very well written report of...

Thank you for that very well written report of your recent experience. As someone who has participated in quite a few Santana tours and events over the years, I have to admit that everything you have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-25-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,197
Posted By reburns

Not a silly question. The primary reasons cited...

Not a silly question. The primary reasons cited for a suspension seatpost for the stoker are 1) the fact that the stoker can’t see a bump coming and so is unable to prepare instinctively as would the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-13-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,076
Posted By reburns

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,954
Posted By reburns

Same here, with the exception that I occasionally...

Same here, with the exception that I occasionally use the commands "brake on" and "brake off" since my wife/stoker is responsible for the drag brake as well as navigation.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,196
Posted By reburns

We bought our Speedster about 4 years ago from...

We bought our Speedster about 4 years ago from the original owners in Petaluma. We had flown several times with our uncoupled tandem and had decided to buy one with couplers. I was ready to go full...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,196
Posted By reburns

I also bought a 1-owner used Speedster of similar...

I also bought a 1-owner used Speedster of similar vintage, condition and configuration to yours, and each S&S connector contains foam plugs. I suppose it helps keep loose parts from finding their way...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,771
Posted By reburns

Not trying to talk you out of new chainrings or...

Not trying to talk you out of new chainrings or moving to a belt, but be aware that timing rings only wear on one side of the teeth, meaning the leading face of the captain’s teeth and the trailing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By reburns

Very cool. Enjoy! FYI, it’s not unusual for...

Very cool. Enjoy!

FYI, it’s not unusual for the timing chain to be off by a tooth as a way to accommodate riders with different natural cadences.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-13-20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 21,250
Posted By reburns

Beginning 102 current 132

Beginning 102
current 132
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-11-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,635
Posted By reburns

You’re wise to point out that there is...

You’re wise to point out that there is variability across individuals regarding use of such pedals. I can only speak from my own experience, which doubtless is dominated by years of MTB on very...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-10-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,635
Posted By reburns

With a few days of experience, unclipping from...

With a few days of experience, unclipping from SPD pedals becomes instinctive and instantaneous, much faster than toe clips. After decades on SPDs, it’s tough to keep my feet on platform pedals.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-25-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,089
Posted By reburns

Glad to hear of your success. I have no doubt...

Glad to hear of your success. I have no doubt that your problem is solved. Check your chain frequently and replace at the first sign of wear to maximize the life of your new gears.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-05-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,399
Posted By reburns

Understand that there are many owners of coupled...

Understand that there are many owners of coupled Comotion tandems, as well as other tandems with couplers forward of the captain’s seat tube, that have successfully made countless trips on airlines...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-03-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,089
Posted By reburns

Best of luck. That has to be a maddening problem...

Best of luck. That has to be a maddening problem to have, especially on such a nicely outfitted tandem.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-29-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,399
Posted By reburns

I’ve ended up appreciating having a set of...

I’ve ended up appreciating having a set of couplers in front of the captain’s seat tube because it allows me to easily separate the front triangle from the rest of the bike without having to get...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-29-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,662
Posted By reburns

I have these:...

I have these:...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-14-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,985
Posted By reburns

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Two tandems on a Draftmaster. Tall, but not wide.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-20, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,106
Posted By reburns

Both our tandems have 3x9 drivetrains using...

Both our tandems have 3x9 drivetrains using 2005-era Shimano derailleurs, road front and mountain rear. I use 11-34 cassettes and the triple on our Speedster is 52-39-26. I use the largest 3 or 4...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 87,028
Posted By reburns

It’s a pretty easy upgrade, about $250 in parts,...

It’s a pretty easy upgrade, about $250 in parts, as long as the distance between bottom brackets is compatible with the available parts. I did it initially to keep the left side of the bike cleaner...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 87,028
Posted By reburns

This is what we ride almost always now, a 2005...

This is what we ride almost always now, a 2005 Comotion Speedster that we bought a few years ago from the original owners. We had decided that we wanted a coupled tandem and spent some time on a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,820
Posted By reburns

I have become a big fan of SwissStop green pads....

I have become a big fan of SwissStop green pads. Might try those first, then switch to v-brakes if the cantilevers still aren’t giving enough power. But with v-brakes you may need to add travel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By reburns

Your current seat is "super comfortable, even...

Your current seat is "super comfortable, even after miles and miles". That is something special that many riders have spent years searching for, usually filling boxes with cast off misfit saddles...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-12-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,414
Posted By reburns

It is certainly a big reason why the triples...

It is certainly a big reason why the triples continue to hang around on our tandems. Our total range is 6.2, from 21 to 128 gear inches, and we use all of it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,471
Posted By reburns

https://www.prestacycle.com/product/prestaratchet-...

https://www.prestacycle.com/product/prestaratchet-chain-accessory/

combined with the Presta ratchet and bits that I now carry instead of a combo multi tool, this really works great
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