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Forum: Tandem Cycling

A bicycle built for two. Want to find out more about this wonderful world of tandems? Check out this forum to talk with other tandem enthusiasts. Captains and stokers welcome!

  1. What car mounted racks do you use for your tandem?

    Just bought a used Trek T1000 and was wondering what experience you tandem owners have with roof racks? What brand do you use and/or recommend. We have a Honda Accord with a roof rack, and a Honda CR-V. Thanks.

    Started by todman007, 07-21-10 06:51 PM
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  2. Velocity Dyad Rims?

    I'm going to build a set of wheels soon, and I've used Deep V's in the past. I've read here about Fusion and deep V rims, but nothing about Dyads. I'm attracted to the wider rim for more tire volume, since we plan to bulld a cross type road tandem, as opposed to a pure road racing setup. Anybody...

    Started by dfcas, 07-29-10 10:25 AM
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  3. Source for Kool Stop salmon pads

    Do you know where can I find kool Stop salmon replacement pads for the Avid single digit7 brakes that we have on the triplet? Thanks

    Started by cornucopia72, 07-30-10 12:24 PM
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  4. FSA SL-K rear crankset on Ebay

    This looks like a smokin deal if your stoker has long legs: http://cgi.ebay.com/FSA-SL-K-Tandem-Carbon-Crankset-53-39-30-42T-175-w-BB-/370394253555?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item563d37c8f3#ht_2563wt_1137

    Started by jnbrown, 07-30-10 10:30 AM
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  5. Can you feel your stoker pedaling?

    Thought I'd ask this since I rarely can feel them pedaling. I'm sure I'd notice if they stopped but I don't feel them through the pedals except on rare occasions. I've only had two stokers and both are fairly high level athletes. I assume this is a good thing because it means we're in sync,...

    Started by Homeyba, 07-24-10 11:04 AM
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  6. Spain Tour - Picos de Europa

    Had a lovely tour in Spain with Erickson Cycle Tours June 19 to July 5. The modest Picos de Europa mountains in Cantabria and Asturias, near Bilbao. Can't believe so few of us have ever even heard of this area! Anyway, I blogged it primarily for my daughter's benefit, but figured maybe some here...

    Started by 2frmMI, 07-28-10 11:22 AM
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  7. Rolf rear wheel failure

    Well - was cleaning the tandem on Friday and noticed that a paired set of spokes had pulled through the rear rim. Wheel is 5 years and about 10k miles old. We didn't even notice a problem during our last ride. Sent the pic to Rolf and want to look at my options. Been wanting to run dual disks...

    Started by joe@vwvortex, 07-11-10 06:55 PM
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  8. Fuji Absolute 4.2 tandem

    Hi guys, In Oz, tandems seem to be slim pickings, so I would appreciate your educated thoughts on this Fuji. I know it's entry level, from Taiwan and not expensive, but I've got the components to upgrade it to 105/Ultegra and road drops. Is the carbon fibre fork with Vbrakes up to the...

    Started by stevegor, 07-30-10 01:21 AM
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  9. Care and feeding of Hadley Tandem Hubs?

    The wheelset that came on our 2007 Santana (36 spoke Fur rims with Hadley hubs) is now at 4000 miles. Seems Hadley does not have a website nor does Santana mention anything as to the required maintainance. It's all about the sweet 16 I guess.:innocent: Anyone with any info to share and pictures...

    Started by dvs cycles, 07-28-10 05:28 PM
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  10. New to me tandem hub problem

    http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/chewingum89/IMG_2960.jpg so I snagged this tandem off craigslist, and I've been restoring it over the course of the week, it was already in pretty good shape, but it was a rustbucket and pretty nasty. After about 10 hours worth of scrubbing, it's nice and...

    Started by juggleaddict, 07-21-10 10:27 PM
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  11. Cannondale fork now muerte. Help!

    My biggest worry about our favorite old Cannondale Tandem finally came to pass. After 20 years of great service and many fun miles, I found a severe crack in the 1 inch steerer tube where it meets the crown of the fork..…found it right where you would expect to find a fatigue or stress fracture. ...

    Started by specbill, 07-28-10 09:30 AM
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  12. Santana Rhine Moselle 2010 Trip

    We have posted some pictures of our trip at RhineMoselle2010 We experienced sunny, hot weather for almost all of the trip. The Taylor tandem performed well and we are were able to pack, build and repack without incident even with TSA taking a peek at one of the S&S cases on the way over. This...

    Started by ianbal, 07-27-10 06:05 PM
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  13. Pictures of happy tandem couples?

    We should have a sticky thread of you and your captain/stoker having fun on your tandem! I'll start... http://i29.tinypic.com/10d8t9k.jpg http://i32.tinypic.com/p9e6s.jpg

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  14. Overnight Tour Packing List?

    I am planning an overnight tour for my wife and I on our tandem. This will be our first such trip, and I am very excited. We have ridden supported rides overnight where we have camped but this will be different. I am asking for your advice on what all you would pack. I of course do not want any...

    Started by Dean20, 07-26-10 01:22 PM
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  15. Drafting Tandems

    The rule of thumb is that there is a 20 to 30% reduction in power required when one drafts another bicycle. But what about a tandem? On occasion, I have drafted a tandem on my road bike and the benefit seemed really good. On a recent ride, I had the opportunity to draft a tandem while on my road...

    Started by Hermes, 07-22-10 10:48 AM
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  16. Santana XL vs Co-Motion Large

    I've been encouraged to consider an XL as opposed to a L frame size, and have managed to find a nice Santana Team AL in, miraculously, XL. However, I've been unable to find any data on the Santana's geometry, and I'd like to compare the bike to another bike I've been considering, a Co-Motion...

    Started by IndyTim, 07-25-10 11:49 AM
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  17. 10 speed front shifting

    I'm having trouble shifting to the granny ring on our new (to us) bike with DuraAce FD. When the inner limit is set to Shimano specs it won't shift to granny. Loosen the inner stop and it will shift, but it's prone to dropping the chain. I've experimented with FD height and rotation to no avail. ...

    Started by justcrankn, 07-26-10 03:33 PM
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  18. Follis Tandem

    Interested in chatting with owners of the Follis Tandem. I bought mine back in 1978 in North Carolina. It is fitted with Phil Wood BB and Hubs, TA crankset and Campagnolo Rally Derailleur. My wife and I have a blast riding it. Just wanted to make contact with owners and track down some...

    Started by koko2819, 02-06-05 07:15 AM
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  19. Time up Old La Honda

    In the Bay Area, Old La Honda Road is the classic benchmark climb. For example, the Western Wheelers club uses the Old La Honda time to assess what group riders belong in. Old La Honda is a perennial inclusion in the Low Key Hill Climbs. Last year the median time on Old La Honda was 21:03...

    Started by Ritterview, 06-19-10 10:19 PM
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  20. Competed in our first TT 05.05.10 and ...

    ... we finished dead last! In the tandem category that is. It was fun and we got to talk to other area tandem owners. Mind you tandems are a minuscule part of the TT, with most of the faster riders on Cervelo P3's a couple of P4's some Cannondale Slice's as well as a couple of Specialized...

    Started by WheresWaldo, 05-07-10 05:59 PM
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  21. Our Sweet-16 Experiment

    My stoker and I had been watching this forum for awhile, trying to decide if we wanted to experiment with a pair of Sweet Sixteens for our 2000 TeamTi-700. In April of last year (2009) we went ahead and bought a pair from Gear-To-Go. Our combined weight, with cycling gear, is just shy of 300...

    Started by TeamTi700, 07-03-10 04:59 PM
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  22. Weekend Reading Material from The Bulletin Board

    As mentioned in my signature line, my Bulletin Board at http://www.thetandemlink.com is now being updated weekly Summaries are below with links to the full stories are available at the Web site. Unless anyone objects, I'll just post the compendiums here each week. It's interesting to see what and...

    Started by TandemGeek, 10-25-08 07:04 AM
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  23. SvdSinner Makes The News...

    The Tribune of Ames, IA, ran a story on our friend SvdSinner back on July 17th that was picked up by and shortened by the Associated Press and is now making the rounds in other regional newspapers, like the Chicago Tribune. The original:...

    Started by TandemGeek, 07-24-10 05:19 AM
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  24. Tandems and Relationships

    I've often heard the statement that "whatever direction your relationship is going, a tandem will accelerate it." I like the way the idea was expressed today by Scott Martin in the "Scott's Spin" section of the RBR e-mail newsletter: "Then there's the tandem. When you're single it's a dandy...

    Started by Nick & Chris, 07-15-10 09:56 AM
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  25. stiffing up your chainrings

    Here http://share.ovi.com/media/currentresident.bicycle/currentresident.10261 is a photo of universal chainrings bolted together to increase stiffness. These are pro neck and tuff neck chainrings with 110mm and 130mm patterns they are not really compatible with the 9 cog chain shown. I believe...

    Started by Charles Ramsey, 07-21-10 02:46 PM
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  26. Please post if you suffered SANTANA Rolf rear wheel failure

    The Santana Rolf tandem rear wheel differs from the "standard" Rolf tandem rear wheel in at least two ways: (a) it has the Santana 160 mm axle; (b) it has a spoke count of 20 compared to 24 for the "standard" Rolf tandem rear wheel. Even with a count of 24, many users have posted elsewhere on...

    Started by TXbikerider, 07-17-10 04:41 PM
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  27. Hello

    Hi folks, I just wanted to introduce myself and solicit opinions on our upcoming purchase of a tandem. My wife and I have been married for over 20 years, and are looking for an acitivity that we can share. She rides horses (dressage); I ride adventure motorcycles and do some enduro racing. ...

    Started by IndyTim, 07-09-10 02:32 PM
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  28. New Shimmano SLX 10 Spd 11-34 Cassette Install

    For all out there that want more gearing with there 10spd tandems this set up works great. I have Ultegra 10spd shifters, FSA Triple cranks with a 26 tooth small ring instead of a 30 tooth along with a Shimmano XT long cage rear derailuer. I removed the 11-28 Ultegra rear cassette and replaced it...

    Started by Bill G, 07-11-10 12:21 AM
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  29. Mt Evans

    My parents who are in their 80's sent us a 31st anniversary card that said "can't wait to hear how you celebrate this one" ... so we sent them this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzWTiGxHfmY Enjoy - Jim & Suzy

    Started by coloroadie, 07-08-10 10:27 AM
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  30. Stp

    We rode the Seattle to Portland ride over 2 days this past weekend average speed 17.1 (excluding time in Portland stop and go traffic). Did more passing than getting passed but certainly got passed. Fun tandem ride with no long or steep climbs and some fun rollers. Stoker got a kick out of...

    Started by chichi, 07-21-10 10:17 PM
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  31. Arvon tandem build...

    Finally cleared my work schedule a little and started building our new tandem / engagement ring and thought I should chronicle the ups and downs as I go along... Frame is a custom built Arvon and a model he calls a "kid a long" but it is adaptable and will accommodate an adult stoker with the...

    Started by Sixty Fiver, 07-11-10 08:05 PM
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  32. So the new wheelset thing sent me off the deep end in a number of ways.......

    First off - I decided to get another set of the new Rolf Tandem Wheels - but this time with a front disc. After looking at my options and costing things out - I got a great deal on the Rolfs from Precision and since they are in stock won't have to wait over 2 weeks to get new wheels. While i've...

    Started by joe@vwvortex, 07-14-10 02:12 PM
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  33. Tiagra Triple problems. HELP!

    I have had my tandem for a little while now and have not been impressed by the performance of my drivetrain, was wondering if it is what I should expect or if there is anything I can do to improve it. Slower shifting I can imagine being a problem as there is more friction on the cables/longer...

    Started by rpfleger, 07-20-10 05:16 PM
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  34. Lightning Crank Question

    Swapping notes with Lightning about their cranks, but responses from them are terse. They seem to think setup with a double and Gates belt all on the right better than the more conventional setup with the Gates belt on the left. Assuming you are OK with a double, what are the pros/cons to running...

    Started by mburchard, 07-07-10 05:51 AM
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  35. Squeaky Gates belt?

    We've been having one of those tandem noise issues. Something to do with pedaling. Sounded like it might a a BB, but they're new FSAs and seem solid and free on the stand with belt and chain removed. Same sound whether sitting or standing. Usually appeared about an hour into a ride and never on the...

    Started by Carbonfiberboy, 07-11-10 12:47 PM
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  36. Convert to 9 speed?

    1998 Co-Pilot, 8 speed with bar-end shifters. The left (front) shifter went out on us today. It looks like we can either replace the shifters with another 8 speed set or change to 9 speed. Since it was just the front shifter that went out, I can replace just the front & leave the rear alone....

    Started by oldacura, 07-04-10 08:04 PM
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  37. Hey All - Update on my fatigue issues...

    OK, OK, I took all of your recommendations except...staying off the bike. Which starts today. I'm off it totally for a month or two. It's going to kill me but I need to get this resolved. So to recap what's been happening with the fatigue and what I've been doing; I get fatigued on the bike...

    Started by DanRH, 07-08-10 09:42 AM
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  38. Change of Venue: Moving from California to Colorado

    This fall we will be moving back to Boulder, Colorado. It's been a joy taking advantage of 7 years of classic Palo Alto area rides on both tandem and solo bikes. Looks like our big hurrah was the Death Ride - if you haven't visited the Markleeville area, you are in for a treat: Monitor, Ebbetts and...

    Started by Thigh Master, 07-15-10 09:54 AM
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  39. Height challenged?

    So I'm curious, I'm 6'4" and my girlfriend is 5'3", logistically would this be possible at all? Unfortunately with tandems being so rare on the road, I don't get to see may combinations of different couples, and most that I see are all around the same height. Would it even be possible for us to...

    Started by Lenaxia, 07-09-10 01:13 AM
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  40. Bushnell tandem

    Hi, all, A friend-of-a-friend in Portland is trying to sell me his steel Bushnell tandem, circa 1995 or 1996, for $500. I've not seen it yet, but it looks like a nice ride, if a little dated, in the photos. It seems like these don't come up used too often, so I'm having trouble finding price...

    Started by skagitteam, 07-13-10 10:12 PM
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  41. Replacing Co-Motion Cappuccino Fork

    Hello - I am about to trade up from our Raleigh Coupe tandem to an older Co-Mo Cappuccino. I have come to love the disc brakes on our Raleigh though and would love to upgrade the fork to one that is for disc brakes. I am perfectly happy with an OEM used steel fork if I can find one, or a used...

    Started by dwmckee, 07-15-10 09:48 PM
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  42. Death Ride

    Counting down, less than eight hours until we attempt our first Markleeville Death Ride via tandem!

    Started by Thigh Master, 07-09-10 10:14 PM
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  43. Trying to get back on the bike kick...and our Duet tandem needs new rubber

    Lived in Memphis and biked a BUNCH! Moved to NH and for reasons which are mostly excuses, fell off the bike kick. All of them are in the garage. I had early generation Conti Ultras on the Duet when I got it. Bought a new set of 25cm Ultra Sports thinking they were the same tire and....they are...

    Started by AD-SLE, 07-11-10 06:05 AM
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  44. GT Quatrefoil Tandem, info?

    Hello all, newbie here. As someone who has worked on and sold bikes for over 10 years, I recently got into tandem biking. I picked up an 01 Raleigh SC, and the first ride we took, I'm HOOKED! :) Now I've been looking around online and picking up some, to collect some tandems. (It's the bike...

    Started by kmh1596, 09-06-09 10:40 PM
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  45. Chain ring bolts

    Has anyone had any experience with chainring bolts coming prematurely loose? I've been having that happen more often than expected. Last season I lost 3 bolts on my granny gear, this season I've lost two on a timing crank and three more have come loose on the other timing crank. I usually go...

    Started by professorbob, 07-12-10 06:53 PM
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  46. Front timing chainring getting loose

    I noticed some odd noises near my front bottom bracket, and discovered that my front timing chainring is coming loose from the crank. :eek: What has been happening, is that the chain ring bolts have actually been grinding away radially, so the bolts no longer fit snugly in the holes. Now that...

    Started by SvdSinner, 07-12-10 06:00 AM
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  47. FS: Santana 1.25/1-1/4" OEM threadless forks

    I have two Santana OEM 1.25" (1-1/4") forks for sale. Useful for those with carbon forks that want a good back-up for touring, or for people looking to upgrade from an older threaded-steerer fork. Fits Santana and other tandems with 1.25-inch headtubes (Meridian, etc.). 1. NOS full chrome fork,...

    Started by briwasson, 04-16-10 07:57 PM
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  48. 'Some riders do Climb to Kaiser on tandem bikes.'

    Article in today's Fresno Bee prior to Saturday's Climb to Kaiser. This article mentions more than one BF Tandem Forum members.

    Started by Ritterview, 06-24-10 01:37 PM
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  49. amazing tandem paint job

    check out this tiemeyer (who builds a mean track rig): http://www.spectrumpowderworks.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=139 post some pics of other eye candy if you've got 'em!

    Started by JSNYC, 06-15-10 11:35 AM
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    07-11-10 06:23 PM Go to last post
  50. Tandem to rent

    I am looking for a Large/Large Tandem to rent that is good enough to race. Rental period 4 or 5 weeks. Located in Atlanta, but will travel a bit for it.

    Started by Bertie, 06-28-10 10:22 PM
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    07-11-10 06:21 PM Go to last post

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