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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 668,629
Posted By jethro00

Robvolz, Couldn't you have gone with a blue...

Robvolz,

Couldn't you have gone with a blue hanky/pocket square to match the bike frame?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-09-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By jethro00

Everyone's situation is different but I'll share...

Everyone's situation is different but I'll share how I got my stoker to increase distance and regularity in riding a tandem. I didn't focus on speed or on distance traveled. To increase distance, I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-07-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By jethro00

Clamping an umbrella to our chairs is not an...

Clamping an umbrella to our chairs is not an option on the chairs we carry.
We bought a https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...O07D2DMX&psc=1...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 868
Posted By jethro00

We have been riding tandems for almost 40 years....

We have been riding tandems for almost 40 years. We have 3 tandems, 2 DaVinci’s with ICS and 1 tandem without ICS. We ride every day. Unquestionably, there are pros and cons to both setups. I suspect...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-08-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 799
Posted By jethro00

H-m-m-m. Looking at the dimensions in Calsun's...

H-m-m-m. Looking at the dimensions in Calsun's post, and if my memory of junior high school geometry is still good, the diagonal of the depicted storage box is going to be less than 6 feet. We have a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By jethro00

Here is the best prospect I have found: ...

Here is the best prospect I have found:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTLOEAD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A38YNFO07D2DMX&psc=1

It folds to 29" which is only 5" longer than our portable...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By jethro00

bboy314, I'm not picturing exactly where...

bboy314,

I'm not picturing exactly where those bench swings are. Down river from there, in Crescent Park, there are some bench swings by the river. That's just below the French Market. But you're...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By jethro00

panniers, chairs, table, UMBRELLA?

We ride one of our tandems every morning. Once or twice a month on Sunday, we extend our ride to a park or the French Quarter, or a lake and set up chairs and a table. We have experimented through...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-04-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 668,629
Posted By jethro00

Uh-oh. What happened to Rudy & Kay?

Uh-oh. What happened to Rudy & Kay?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,370
Posted By jethro00

<<I’ve posted a photo of our mid-80s Motobecane...

<<I’ve posted a photo of our mid-80s Motobecane before but I’ve changed a lot of it in the past few months and it feels like a different bike; thus, a new photo.>>

daywood,
I just want to say,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-24-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,370
Posted By jethro00

Murray Missle, In light of your knee...

Murray Missle,

In light of your knee surgeries, you may also find that you like the low top bar of the T900. One of the reasons we have no plans to part with our T900 is that it's the easiest to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-24-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 91,370
Posted By jethro00

Murray Missle, We keep our Trek T900 as a...

Murray Missle,

We keep our Trek T900 as a backup. We ride it once a week to keep it in good running order. I like having a backup so if we wake up and see a flat tire, I don't have to fix it at...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,584
Posted By jethro00

<<thats a sure sign your not going fast enough...

<<thats a sure sign your not going fast enough https://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/lol.gif the bugs should be just bouncing off of you.>>
That's just mean blaming the victim :foo:

From time...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-21-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,584
Posted By jethro00

Getting stung while riding

We have ridden a tandem every day for many years. I got stung on my thigh by a wasp while riding about a month ago. I'll give the wasp his/her due. It hurt. This morning, my stoker got stung by a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

<<There are shims to allow use of a 26.0 bar with...

<<There are shims to allow use of a 26.0 bar with a 31.8 stem. I'm using one for our Profile stoker bar.>>
We returned the 31.8 stem. Amazon has free returns which helps as we fumble our way through...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

<<I have two sets of bullhorns from a CoMotion if...

<<I have two sets of bullhorns from a CoMotion if want them. $10ea>>
That probably would have worked. Alas, we already bought a new pair for my stoker. Thanks anyway.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

<<Some light reading: ...

<<Some light reading:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-handlebars.html>>
That is interesting reading. If countries have had that much trouble agreeing on the diameter of bicycle handlebars, I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

<<26.0 was the road bike standard before 31.8...

<<26.0 was the road bike standard before 31.8 became a thing. 25.4 was the MTB standard.>>
Thanks for the history lesson :)
I suppose this is my first of many lessons on owning an older bike and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-06-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

I found: Profile Designs Aris Bike....

I found: Profile Designs Aris Bike....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

<<No, get a 26mm stem!>> These exist somewhere?...

<<No, get a 26mm stem!>>
These exist somewhere? It seems odd that the common Profile Stoker Bars would be an uncommon size. I see a lot of 31.8mm and some 25.4 mm stems.But, I am not seeing 26mm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

Do I get the 25.4mm stem like this one? ...

Do I get the 25.4mm stem like this one?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H4YHL6N/ref=emc_b_5_t

If so, does the 7 degrees angle really matter?

Thanks.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

I received the FOMTOR 31.8 Short Bike Stem Forged...

I received the FOMTOR 31.8 Short Bike Stem Forged MTB Stem today. It does not fit. I had wondered what the “26” meant in the “Profile Designs Stoker 26 Bar” name. I just figured out the center of the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

I tried inserting the pinch bolt through the exit...

I tried inserting the pinch bolt through the exit hole and inserting a penny into the slot. Maybe they don't make pennies like they used to. :) I removed the penny and tried a steel washer. It worked...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-22, 08:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

jccaclimber, thanks for the reply. Last night, I...

jccaclimber, thanks for the reply. Last night, I read on an old thread that running the pinch bolt through the exit hole and jamming it onto a penny in the slot may act as a spreader and provide 1mm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

The Profile Stoker bars arrived. But, I can’t get...

The Profile Stoker bars arrived. But, I can’t get the bar to pass through the stem clamp. See picture below. I am pretty sure the stem is a Co-Motion Stoker Stem, which according to the Co-Motion web...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

Thanks for the suggestions. They were very...

Thanks for the suggestions. They were very helpful.

I put together a summary of pros and cons from this thread and from another thread on CF vs. aluminum bars for my stoker, along with a link to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

<<Just a word of warning: if you buy both CF...

<<Just a word of warning: if you buy both CF assembly paste and grease lube from Park, don’t confuse the tubes, as they look very similar. Don’t ask how I know this 🥴>>

That's funny. Good advice.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

jccaclimber...

jccaclimber (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/jccaclimber-30433.html), thanks for that suggestion. That supports what I read that using CF assembly paste is needed to avoid over-torquing to stop...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

<<,I bought the AliExpress bar as part of a quest...

<<,I bought the AliExpress bar as part of a quest to make our ride as smooth as possible, in part by using carbon fiber components. (My stoker especially noticed the vibration reduction from the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

This has all been very informative We went to...

This has all been very informative
We went to the largest LBS nearby this afternoon.
Alas, they did not have any bullhorn bars for my stoker to put her hands on.

I have 2 follow up questions.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

This is a more interesting discussion than I...

This is a more interesting discussion than I anticipated. Our Grand Junction is a small/small. The Symbiosis we picked up is a medium/medium. We are both okay with the standover. The basis for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

I was just thinking I would get brand...

I was just thinking I would get brand suggestions, but you are giving me some additional things to think about. Tomorrow morning when we ride, I will get my stoker to watch as I get on and off to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,934
Posted By jethro00

stoker handlebars

We're experimenting with our new (to us) daVinci Symbiosis. On our other 2 tandems (Trek T900 & daVinci Grand Junction), my stoker rides with 5" rise MTB bars and is fine with that. The Symbiosis...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 187,550
Posted By jethro00

Well, we took our Symbiosis out for its maiden...

Well, we took our Symbiosis out for its maiden ride this morning. I got a guy who has a 1-man bike shop to come and help me reassemble it to make sure it was done right. Due to time of day and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By jethro00

<<might check in C&V ​​​​​​Show us...

<<might check in C&V
​​​​​​Show us your..........SOFTRIDE. (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/648299-show-us-your-softride.html)
dedhed,
Thanks for the link. I have tried to read...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 54,026
Posted By jethro00

<<If anyone has questions about their Softride...

<<If anyone has questions about their Softride bike, I can get you the answers.>>
trimenc,
Any chance your source can provide a manual for a Softride SRS 530? We just bought a 2002 tandem that has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By jethro00

<<The company still exists, maybe they would be...

<<The company still exists, maybe they would be able to provide the information.>>
Yes, I am aware of that. They stopped making the suspension beam in the early 2000s. I think they make bike racks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By jethro00

Softride SRS 530

Does anyone have a manual for a Softride SRS 530 they would be willing to scan and post? We just bought a 2002 tandem that has a Softride SRS 530 suspension beam which was disassembled for shipping....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-09-22, 08:28 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 187,550
Posted By jethro00

Kermie, we have not taken a ride yet. daVinci...

Kermie, we have not taken a ride yet. daVinci handled the packing and shipping, and did a good job of getting it to us in good shape in a 7-foot long box. However, to get it in the box, they...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-06-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 710
Posted By jethro00

Softride SRS 530 manual?

Does anyone have a manual for a Softride SRS 530 they would be willing to scan and post? We just bought a 2002 tandem that has a Softride SRS 530 suspension beam which was disassembled for shipping....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-20-22, 12:20 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 187,550
Posted By jethro00

<<I'm sure they're getting hard to find at this...

<<I'm sure they're getting hard to find at this point, but didn't they make different stiffness beams or bumpers for those?>>

I found a 2004 post from someone from SoftRide Bike, as follows:
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-16-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 187,550
Posted By jethro00

Lictgrau, I'm also really curious to see how this...

Lictgrau, I'm also really curious to see how this 'purple arrow' rides for my stoker :) She generally liked the low-end Bontrager suspension post on our Trek T900. She is okay with the Thudbuster on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 187,550
Posted By jethro00

Kermie, Thanks for posting the link to the purple...

Kermie, Thanks for posting the link to the purple Da Vinci. I bought it. It's an oldie but in good condition. We're used to a Da Vinci, but looking forward to my stoker trying the SoftRide suspension...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By jethro00

My first impression of the Ortlieb Bike-Packer...

My first impression of the Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus panniers is that they are impressive - well designed, engineered, and made. They are spacious. They are very easy to put on and take off - a big...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By jethro00

We ordered a pair of Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus in...

We ordered a pair of Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus in Salsa/Dark Chili and they are on their way to us from Oregon. I'll report back after we get them and take them on a ride. Thanks so much for all the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-29-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By jethro00

<<I would just get Ortelibs and deal with the...

<<I would just get Ortelibs and deal with the roll up design. They otherwise meet your requirements.>>

The Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus actually seems to meet all our requirements because it has a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By jethro00

<<We use the Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP. along with...

<<We use the Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP. along with their quick rack system.Works great!>>

Thanks for the suggestion. Alas, the Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP and other similar panniers by Topeak only...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By jethro00

Philly Tandem, that is helpful. When we carry our...

Philly Tandem, that is helpful. When we carry our portable table (about 23" long rolled up), I guess I will tuck the top lid inside, let the table ride 6" or so out of the pannier, and just use the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By jethro00

Our portable chairs should just fit inside the...

Our portable chairs should just fit inside the Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus. The table (rolled up) would extend out the top. But, the Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus has a draw cord to cinch it closed and keep...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By jethro00

"Is red bright enough? We love our truly massive...

"Is red bright enough? We love our truly massive Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus Pro (https://www.ortlieb.com/en_us/back-roller-pro-plus+F5254) panniers"

Holly cow! The Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus Pro...
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