tandem photos

[Osito22es]

I'm sort of new to this forum and to tandem cycling. I noticed this on the road bike and MTB forum, and I haven't seen it here.

I would love to see pics of your tandem, as I don't really know what's out there. POST them! Please!

My wife and I recently acquired a 1960's Columbia Twosome. We have had a blast riding our rusted piece of metal. It doesn't do well on hills though. I'll post some pics of it as soon as I take some.

[TandemGeek]

You'll find additional photos and specs for our tandems at the urls below:

1998 Erickson Road Tandem
http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/EricksonInfo.html

http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/BikeImages/98ericksongal.jpg

2002 Erickson S&S Travel Tandem
http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/ericksontravel/Ericksontravel.html

http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/BikeImages/02ericksongal.jpg

2002 Ventana El Conquistador de Montanas F/S Off-Road Tandem
http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/02Ventana.html

http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/Ventana2/trestandem.jpg

[cheg]

Here are a few pictures of our 1991 Burley Duet. The captains bars are bullhorns and the stoker has drops because that is what each of us prefers. That's Mount Rainier in the first picture.

http://home.comcast.net/~cheg01/tandem3.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~cheg01/tandem1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~cheg01/tandem_bars1.jpg

[bidaci]

I would love to see pics of your tandem, as I don't really know what's out there. POST them! Please!

Great Idea!!

[galen_52657]

OK...lets see if this works...

My KHS. Low end, nothing fancy. Just a solid bike suitable for transporting 2 peeps here and there.


http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/galen_52657/detail?.dir=7136&.dnm=a074.jpg&.src=ph

You get to see my single too....all for the same price of admission...!!!

[woodcycl]

Wow, some good looking tandems!

I don't have any "good" photos yet, but here are just a couple I have thus far as I'm a new tandem captain as of the past couple months.

http://www.woodcycl.com/images/2005%20Cannondale%20Road%20Tandem%2010.jpg

http://www.woodcycl.com/images/2005%20Cannondale%20Road%20Tandem%206.jpg

http://www.woodcycl.com/images/2005%20Cannondale%20Road%20Tandem%207.jpg

http://www.woodcycl.com/images/2005%20Cannondale%20Road%20Tandem%208.jpg

http://www.woodcycl.com/images/2005%20Cannondale%20Road%20Tandem%203.jpg

http://www.woodcycl.com/images/2005%20Cannondale%20Road%20Tandem%204.jpg

http://www.woodcycl.com/images/2005%20Cannondale%20Road%20Tandem%205.jpg

http://www.woodcycl.com/images/2005%20Cannondale%20Road%20Tandem%209.jpg

[R900]

Well we already want to upgrade for longer rides. But the Fuji is a nice entry level around the neighborhood bike. It's a 21" captain, and a bit small for me, but fits my wife great. We would like nice pure road Tandem, maybe a Cannondale next year in a better fitting size.

http://www.weberwoodworking.com/bikes/fuji.jpg

John

P.S. That 2002 Erickson S&S Travel Tandem is beautiful...

[Doggus]

I need to get some new pics in the sunlight...the dark just doesnt do our sparkly paint justice.


http://www.sterling-ranch.com/HostedImages/CoMo_01.JPG


http://www.sterling-ranch.com/HostedImages/CoMo_02.JPG

[woodcycl]

Doggus ... every time I see those photos ... I think to myself ... "I LOVE that color"!

[ricardo kuhn]

http://patineto.smugmug.com/photos/33121708-L-1.jpg

http://patineto.smugmug.com/photos/33121720-L-1.jpg

http://patineto.smugmug.com/photos/33121733-M.jpg

http://patineto.smugmug.com/photos/33121852-M.jpg

[gregm]

Doggus ... every time I see those photos ... I think to myself ... "I LOVE that color"!

Gorgeous bike, but it's only a sample of Co-motion's colors... (http://www.co-motion.com/Galleryhome.html) <drool>

-Greg

[Murrays]

Here's our Co-Mo Speedster purchased last year:

http://homepage.mac.com/mcmurman/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-08-22%2018.43.46%20-0700/Image-907F4B95F4A511D8.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/mcmurman/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-08-22%2018.43.46%20-0700/Image-907F6D31F4A511D8.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/mcmurman/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-08-22%2018.43.46%20-0700/Image-907F8702F4A511D8.jpg

-murray

[Doggus]

Here's our Co-Mo Speedster purchased last year:
-murray

Did that one come with the drop handlebars or did you put those on?

[TandemGeek]

Stumbled across some so-so photos of a few previous tandems from our stable:

1996 Santana Arriva

http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/Images/Santana.jpg

1998 Cannondale MT3000

http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/Images/mt3000d.jpg

~2000 Ventana El Conquistador de Montanas

http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/Images/ventana.JPG

[Murrays]

Did that one come with the drop handlebars or did you put those on?

Drop bars were standard.

-murray

[stapfam]

Mainly used off road, but as its a Dale MT2000 set up with Hope Mono M4 brakes, 200mm discs, Hope Big un Hubs on Mavic Downhill rims and Rockshox Boxers that have been set up for the Tandem, I suppose that is where it should be. Latest addition is a Cane Creek Thudbuster, but not had time to abuse it yet

[halfbiked]

Ricardo- great perspective on that first shot!

[zonatandem]

Our ariZona custom tandem

[cheg]

Very nice! Is that a carbon fiber frame? Also I notice you are the only one so far who is running the cranks out of phase.

[Brian]

I should take a more current photo, but here's an older shot of ours.

[edit] I've just uploaded a photo taken today, so this image is now current. Not much in the way of changes, just a few minor things, and the seats adjusted.

It's titanium, with S&S couplers, titanium bars, SRAM X9, Shimano 203mm discs with Avid brakes. Nothing special in the US, but pretty rare for Australia.

http://www.ozbikesports.com/images/tandemcomplete.jpg

[dubbelop]

2003 Santos Dual Travel (Santos is a Dutch bike maker). We have set it up for MTB use now but have no picture of this yet.

http://www.xs4all.nl/~mmhoff/Webalbum/Santos/IMG_2284%20(Medium).JPG

2004 Cannondale Road Tandem

http://www.xs4all.nl/~mmhoff/images/RT_links_800.JPG

[TandemGeek]

Also I notice you are the only one so far who is running the cranks out of phase.

No, just the only one so far who's tandem was photographed while the cranks were out of phase.... We're switch hitters; depends on the terrain, purpose of the ride, how we feel, etc...

http://www.thetandemlink.com/LGood/Images/oop.jpg

[zonatandem]

Cheg: ariZona tandem is a custom c/f built by Bob Davis in Peoria, AZ. We've been pedalin' OOP since 1977.
We are also probably one of the few tandemistas who still use toeclips . . . whatever floats your boat!
OOPers are a bit in the minority in the tandemworld, but have persuaded other duos to at least try it, with the majority being in favor.
Dubbelop (two-up) . . . is dit Marten van the Nederlandse Tandem Club?

[Tomity]

Hello!! I'm Japanese professional Keirin rider in Tokyo Japan.
This is my FUJI tandem road bike for traning.
This bike is 70's model.
Sincerely,
Tomity

[mtbcyclist]

Here ya go. 05 Burley Rivazza with a carbon fork. Got about 325 miles on her in the past two months and loving it.

http://home.nc.rr.com/planetthomsen/Tandem.jpg

[ricardo kuhn]

Hello!! I'm Japanese professional Keirin rider in Tokyo Japan.
This is my FUJI tandem road bike for traning.
This bike is 70's model.
Sincerely,
Tomity

Wow Tomity thanks for sharing those pictures, they are so beautyful, so peaceful but at the same time your bike looks just like a slim and fast tiger ready for action.

really really cool.

[woog]

Just got this new-in-box 1991 Burley Duet yesterday, and took it for a maiden voyage this morning. Looking forward to lots of quality time on it.

http://forum.bikemag.com/photopost/data/500/medium/duet1.jpg

http://forum.bikemag.com/photopost/data/500/medium/duet2.jpg

http://forum.bikemag.com/photopost/data/500/medium/duet4.jpg

[galen_52657]

Man...where did you find that???

[cheg]

That is incredible. We have exactly the same bike in the same color. Where did you find that and what did that cost?

[woog]

I've been trying to get a look at a used tandem 3 hours away but the seller has always been out of town when I can make the drive. I guess he took pity on me because he turned me on to a guy about half that distance away who used to sell Burleys (and Santanas) out of his equipment rental shop and still had a few floating about. I bought the 24/21, but there's still a 22/20 (not to mention a Rock and Roll) available, both in the box like this one was. The bike is a good match for me since I just upgraded my vintage road bike to 9sp, but kept the friction levers. Plus I've been needing a blue bike. :)

http://forum.bikemag.com/photopost/data/500/medium/duet3.jpg

[SteveE]

Here's our 1986 Moseman tandem. I've recently been riding it with my two daughters. Last weekend, my wife and I completed a 10 mile time trial on it.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/Velodrone/Picture.jpg

[wsurfn]

Here's a quick photo of our '04 Burley Tosa.

Carbon Fork, Avid Ultimate V brakes, Velocity Deep V rims, Chris King headset, FSA chainrings, Ritchey WCS OS Stem....

[turtlendog]

Here's our 05 Trek T2000. With a list of how it varies from stock and why.

http://www.sheepcamp.com/images/IMG_3370.JPG

Rear Brakes: I switched to XT V-Brakes (side pull) to get away from the kludge of a final cable stay on the stokers seat post.

Front Brake Booster: It's surprising how much that beefy-looking fork yielded to the front cantilevers.

Quickstop Salomon Brake Pads: One of my first attempts to get better braking without vibration or noise.

Freddy Fenders: Yes, it rains in AZ.

Trek Interchange rack and trunk: I got my wife caught in a hailstorm one time (hey, that hurts!) and vowed never to get her caught unprepared for the weather again.

Brooks Saddles: She loves hers, I'm not as convinced since I would rather a lower handlebar.

Michelin Carbon Tires: The original Bontrager Hard-Cases bothered me because the tread separated from the carcass. The Michelins are nice, but wearing quick. I'll be trying other tires.

Computers: Cat Eye MSC3DXs on her bars and mine to display my HR. Garmin Forerunner 301 for her heartrate and entertainment.

[woog]

Brooks Saddles: She loves hers, I'm not as convinced since I would rather a lower handlebar.
I'm confused. Why can't you just put on a different stem? (I assume we're talking about your bar here, and not hers.)

[bockwho]

.... carbon tires .. I was warned about this from my lbs .. carbon can melt and only recomened tandem specific tires .. IRC tandem ... tires ... I had a set of mich pro's I was going to slap on them .. .. oh yea this is a picture thread.

.linkie it pics (http://www.southernjeeps.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=10464)


99 burley softride
oop cranks 20degrees
ultrega flight deck
lx 9 spd rear d
ultrega front d
xt 9 spd cassett 12 to 34
avid brakes
velocity dyad 40 hole front (upgradeable to front disk) (velocity stands behind their work)
48 hole rear with shimano tandem hub threaded for a drum.
(wheels came from chucksbikes.com)
cat eye 8 computer

[turtlendog]

I'm confused. Why can't you just put on a different stem? (I assume we're talking about your bar here, and not hers.)

The Brooks saddle works correctly with a nose-high attitude. This causes a problem when getting low (rotating forward on the saddle). Indeed I could replace the stem or flip the captains stem that is on the bike, but being that low conflicts with the nose-high attitude of my brooks.

Conventional Brooks wisdom is that they work best for people who ride with their handlebars at least as high as their seat. I suspect that the higher the bars, the more comfortable a Brooks. Meaning level with the seat is the recommended lower limit for the bars, but not optimum for saddle comfort.

[woog]

The Brooks saddle works correctly with a nose-high attitude. This causes a problem when getting low (rotating forward on the saddle). Indeed I could replace the stem or flip the captains stem that is on the bike, but being that low conflicts with the nose-high attitude of my brooks.

Conventional Brooks wisdom is that they work best for people who ride with their handlebars at least as high as their seat. I suspect that the higher the bars, the more comfortable a Brooks. Meaning level with the seat is the recommended lower limit for the bars, but not optimum for saddle comfort.
News to me. My Brooks is at least 1.5" higher than the tops of my bar, and has been for years. Give it a try.

[bidaci]

My wife and I recently acquired a 1960's Columbia Twosome. We have had a blast riding our rusted piece of metal. It doesn't do well on hills though. I'll post some pics of it as soon as I take some.

Still waiting to see pics of your Twosome! You say yours is a 1960's, do you know how to decifer Columbia Twosome serial numbers by any chance??

[bentbaggerlen]

Longbikes Gulfstream, Rans Screamer, Organic Engines Trioka and so that you dont think I've slipped completly over to the dark-side Cannondale off road.

[TandemGeek]

Still waiting to see pics of your Twosome! You say yours is a 1960's, do you know how to decifer Columbia Twosome serial numbers by any chance??

No luck reaching the folks at Columbia by phone either?

[Brian the Red]

Edited to use attachment feature...

#1 - Horrible quality photo of my wife and I with our first tandem getting ready to ride in the local Christmas Parade with the local bike club in December 1994.

#2 - Another couple in the club with their Burley Rock 'n Roll tandem. Hard to tell from the picture but that yellow blob on the capatain's right bar is a bubble machine that was a bigger attention getter than two tandems with riders dressed stupidly on them.

#3 - Here is how we transported the Santana around for the 18 months we owned it. Sold the bike for health reasons via usenet to someone in Minnesota.

#4 - Always regretted selling the Santana. We had lost touch with the other couple, but ran into them about 4 years ago and when we asked if they still had the Burley, they said yes. When asked if they were still riding it, they said no. We offered them some money for it, but they declined saying they were going to get back on it. Jump cut to last Friday, I got an email asking if I was still interested in the tandem, I said yes.

We rode it for 8 miles last weekend and put it up for now. The tires in the 1994 picture and the ones in the 2005 picture are the same ones. :eek:

[bidaci]

No luck reaching the folks at Columbia by phone either?

I tried once with no luck as they seemed to be less then concerned with my question. Maybe I will try again someday and see if I get someone in a better mood.

[K&M]

Here's a shot of our Burley relaxing by the pool ....

[SteveE]

Here's a shot of our Burley relaxing by the pool ....That is quite a nice tandem.
:D

[galen_52657]

Here's a shot of our Burley relaxing by the pool ....

Dayum!

Who is that chick with the floppy hat and the sixpack???

[Gus Riley]

Here is our C'dale RT3000 on our June trip to Sanibel Island, FL. Yes that is a bike path we're on. We sometimes make exceptions. This is the tandem/Piccolo combo we are planning to ride the TransAm with...plus panniers and fatter tires etc.

[elares]

Bike Friday triple. Adams tandem Trail-a-bike.

[ricardo kuhn]

Bike Friday triple. Adams tandem Trail-a-bike.

wow that picture is great, congratulations on the awesome family

[Zonker]

2005 Speedster...fresh out of the shop...it will never look this good again! :eek:

[merlinextraligh]

I've been trying to get a look at a used tandem 3 hours away but the seller has always been out of town when I can make the drive. I guess he took pity on me because he turned me on to a guy about half that distance away who used to sell Burleys (and Santanas) out of his equipment rental shop and still had a few floating about. I bought the 24/21, but there's still a 22/20 (not to mention a Rock and Roll) available, both in the box like this one was. The bike is a good match for me since I just upgraded my vintage road bike to 9sp, but kept the friction levers. Plus I've been needing a blue bike. :)

http://forum.bikemag.com/photopost/data/500/medium/duet3.jpg

We have the same bike, same color, same year, same size. Few componet changes since then, and ours doesn't look quite so good ater 13 years of riding.