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09-20-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,544
Posted By coloroadie

Thanks for feedback on your Santana Adventures...

Thanks for feedback on your Santana Adventures trip. It sounds like your trip had some unusual surprises, but IMHO there's never any excuse for condescension or insulting guests. We recently received...
12-15-15, 04:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,045
Posted By coloroadie

Totally agree - we've been riding 30+ years, and...

Totally agree - we've been riding 30+ years, and the recent acquisition of a BodyFloat has made a huge difference in comfort for my wife, and a smoother ride for both of us. Her immediate reaction...
11-12-15, 01:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,890
Posted By coloroadie

We've owned a '96 Ti Santana since 2008, and...

We've owned a '96 Ti Santana since 2008, and picked up a 2001 Co-motion Co-pilot (steel) as our travel bike last fall. Both are well built, terrific bikes but very different in terms of how they are...
10-06-14, 11:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,636
Posted By coloroadie

Thanks for your thorough review. Interested to...

Thanks for your thorough review. Interested to hear more about your 11 speed shifting issues - is it fully resolved or must you constantly tweak it?
12-06-13, 09:40 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,393
Posted By coloroadie

Here's the recall notice in english: ...

Here's the recall notice in english: http://www.trpbrakes.com/news_detail.php?nid=139

"TRP Brakes has identified a potential safety issue in the lab with the Spyre and Spyre SLC mechanical disc...
11-03-13, 01:43 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 665,335
Posted By coloroadie

Great photo Dan! Is that Mt Ventoux? Congrats!

Great photo Dan! Is that Mt Ventoux? Congrats!
07-29-13, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 665,335
Posted By coloroadie

It was my 11th, and Suzy's 10th ... route changed...

It was my 11th, and Suzy's 10th ... route changed this year, and we did Copper Triangle on day 1. Missed you guys!
07-29-13, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 665,335
Posted By coloroadie

when your stoker of 28 years decides your tandem pictures are getting boring ...

Just be creative ...
331848
- Jim & Suzy
PS 32mm tires float better than 25mm if you land in a lake :)
08-20-12, 09:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,343
Posted By coloroadie

We've used 28C Gatorskins and Hardshells with...

We've used 28C Gatorskins and Hardshells with great results in durability and flat protection. (One exception was the bizarre Gatorskin sidewall failure that occurred in our garage following a...
03-07-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,426
Posted By coloroadie

If you read what Jobst Brandt has to say about...

If you read what Jobst Brandt has to say about patching tubes (http://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/patching.html), some of his points indicate that patched tubes and heat don’t play well together:
...
03-07-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,092
Posted By coloroadie

When we were looking for our first “real” tandem...

When we were looking for our first “real” tandem circa 1986, we visited Moots. They weren’t using titanium at the time, but had a great reputation for building robust and comfortable mountain bikes...
03-04-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,092
Posted By coloroadie

If anyone goes to NAHBS, please let Ritchey know...

If anyone goes to NAHBS, please let Ritchey know that it would be really cool to see a coupled tandem design that allowed configuration either as a tandem or as a single, by mating the captain's top...
03-03-12, 01:31 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,343
Posted By coloroadie

It sounds like mkane77g has more important...

It sounds like mkane77g has more important concerns at the moment, but when they have the opportunity it would be very informative to hear more about whether road conditions or debris was involved,...
03-02-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,550
Posted By coloroadie

Amazing effort. You guys rock - look forward to...

Amazing effort. You guys rock - look forward to reading your 2012 report!
03-01-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,343
Posted By coloroadie

Wow - this thread is scary. About 4 years...

Wow - this thread is scary.

About 4 years ago, we had a 28mm gatorskin with about 700 miles fail while sitting in our garage. The front tire split at the sidewall, immediately adjacent to the...
01-26-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,122
Posted By coloroadie

Correction - we have a *2007* sienna. And...

Correction - we have a *2007* sienna.

And our tandem fits most easily with rear seats down, and putting the bike in front wheel first.

Sorry for any confusion!
01-26-12, 12:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,122
Posted By coloroadie

We have a 2007 Sienna with second row captains...

We have a 2007 Sienna with second row captains seats. With rear seats folded into the floor our size medium - medium Santana rolls right down the middle without removing anything.

fyi, our seat...
01-13-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,815
Posted By coloroadie

i'm not sure hydraulic disc brakes are ideal –...

i'm not sure hydraulic disc brakes are ideal – unless the entire system was specifically built to handle the additional mass and greater speeds that come with road tandems. Even so, Santana offered...
01-13-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By coloroadie

Hi Pedal Pink - So sorry to hear about...

Hi Pedal Pink -

So sorry to hear about your husband's condition – we hope things continue to improve for him.

As an experienced captain who occasionally rides with a friend who is visually...
11-28-11, 10:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,457
Posted By coloroadie

I also don't have a Gates timing belt, but i'd...

I also don't have a Gates timing belt, but i'd check for play in both BBs with the the belt off.

If there's play, it could disappear when the belt is tensioned, but then the pulleys will be...
07-27-11, 11:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,530
Posted By coloroadie

Yes - that disc and the caliper assembly...

Yes - that disc and the caliper assembly definitely gets HOT. On our Santana, we "deformed" the BB7 inboard plastic adjustment knob after braking from 50+mph to zero due to stopped traffic on a 15%...
07-27-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,530
Posted By coloroadie

Formula 220mm has been great for past 3 years

We've been using the Formula 220mm rotor, BB7 (road) and EBC gold pads on our '97 Santana ... and there's plenty of chain stay clearance for a larger rotor.

It's been used (and abused) on extended...
08-10-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 647
Posted By coloroadie

Tandem video

Here’s a link to a video about our Courage Classic ride (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncDkwgXgWLQ) for Denver Children's Hospital and some of the many who inspire us.

We've been doing this...
07-29-10, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,704
Posted By coloroadie

We're running 40H Dyads with Hadley hubs. We're a...

We're running 40H Dyads with Hadley hubs. We're a 280 lb team and wanted bulletproof durability for self-supported mountain rides. 28C Conti Hardshell & Gatorskins are very easy to mount. Excellent...
07-28-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By coloroadie

Can't tell if this is up to tandem standards, but...

Can't tell if this is up to tandem standards, but it's built for cyclocross + disc brake ... a killer deal at $110 + 20% off + free shipping: ...
07-22-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,401
Posted By coloroadie

160mm also provides extra clearance for wider...

160mm also provides extra clearance for wider tires, fenders, rack, etc.
07-22-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,116
Posted By coloroadie

Nothing cast in stone that says you must start in...

Nothing cast in stone that says you must start in Bergen Park or Idaho Springs ... if it's the 14,000 ft vistas that you seek, just start Echo Lake and enjoy the ride together!
07-19-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,651
Posted By coloroadie

It sounds like you have ample reason to be upset...

It sounds like you have ample reason to be upset ... but you may want to give 'em one more chance by calling or emailing Bill McC and pointing him toward this thread.
07-19-10, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By coloroadie

Look forward to seeing another tandem on the...

Look forward to seeing another tandem on the local routes!
07-19-10, 12:38 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,651
Posted By coloroadie

So on the one hand, it's OK to ride low spoke...

So on the one hand, it's OK to ride low spoke wheel with cracked spoke holes indefinitely, but at the same time you must keep spoke tension within 1% of original spec or lose your warranty.

Hmmm...
07-18-10, 11:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,116
Posted By coloroadie

Did you ride on a tandem or single? We generally...

Did you ride on a tandem or single? We generally find that a tandem attracts more attention, but your story about the pedestrian bolter is scary! Perhaps a lack of oxygen?

Also recommend riding on...
07-18-10, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,116
Posted By coloroadie

We'll miss you on the Courage Classic this year...

We'll miss you on the Courage Classic this year ... are you guys in training again for Leadville 100? If you are, it looks like you'll have good company - see TG's blog post...
07-11-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,651
Posted By coloroadie

I'd be interested to hear more about your Hadley...

I'd be interested to hear more about your Hadley pawl problems .. what were the symptoms?

Also about the sound that Sweet-16 spokes supposedly make when under-tensioned ... how did Santana...
07-09-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,116
Posted By coloroadie

We used a 9-speed 34-11 and 53-42-30 crankset....

We used a 9-speed 34-11 and 53-42-30 crankset. Didn't need the lowest (30-34) very often, but when we did, it was a relief. The gradients aren't too extreme (a few 8-10% spikes) but the climb is...
07-09-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,116
Posted By coloroadie

Congrats to both of you on making the trip from...

Congrats to both of you on making the trip from Idaho Springs! I've done that route on my single several times, and it IS a challenging ride. On tandem, we had ridden Evergreen (Bergen Park) ->...
07-09-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 992
Posted By coloroadie

I would continue to pursue checking all the...

I would continue to pursue checking all the medical issues discussed, but if you're cleared to resume riding you may want to get on your single and see if the symptoms reappear.

Assuming there's...
07-09-10, 10:17 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,651
Posted By coloroadie

As seen above, failure of 40 spoke FIR rims...

As seen above, failure of 40 spoke FIR rims (twice) was also discussed by the OP ... but you make a point there could've been a problem at the shop where the bike was assembled and maintained.
07-08-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,651
Posted By coloroadie

This sounds like Santana has a problem...

This sounds like Santana has a problem designing/building wheelsets, if both their conventional 40 spoke and Sweet-16 rims have cracked in 5K miles! You aren't a heavy team, and it sounds like...
07-08-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 992
Posted By coloroadie

You said you started riding a tandem last year -...

You said you started riding a tandem last year - are you noticing the fatigue mostly when riding the tandem, or when riding your single as well?
07-08-10, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,116
Posted By coloroadie

Glad you enjoyed the video. On the way up,...

Glad you enjoyed the video.

On the way up, we met a couple from Kansas who were driving and had to turn around at Summit Lake (1400' below actual summit) due to altitude issues (headaches,...
07-08-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,116
Posted By coloroadie

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
...
06-30-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,074
Posted By coloroadie

A variant of #2 - just use a single speed chain,...

A variant of #2 - just use a single speed chain, like SRAM PC-1. You can find these on sale for less than $15.
06-27-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,206
Posted By coloroadie

Merlin, very glad to hear you are both OK!...

Merlin, very glad to hear you are both OK! Wishing you both a speedy recovery.

Our only crash was about 25 years ago and similar to yours - right hand turn off a street onto a bike path in early...
06-07-10, 11:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By coloroadie

I don't know if there's a finite shelf life, but...

I don't know if there's a finite shelf life, but i believe that cool, dark, and dry are good places to store tires. Avoid places with heat, sunlight, solvents, combustion by-products, and ozone from...
06-07-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By coloroadie

The Gatorskins i've purchased over the past 5-6...

The Gatorskins i've purchased over the past 5-6 years (including the one that failed) all had tread patterns that looked like this:...
06-06-10, 01:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By coloroadie

We also had a front tire fail after a century...

We also had a front tire fail after a century ride in a manner that looked identical to pics. The front tire had only about 600 miles on it - there was no damage to the sidewalls, and the tire had...
06-04-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,047
Posted By coloroadie

We also had this happen about 18 months ago on a...

We also had this happen about 18 months ago on a 28C gatorskin with less than 600 miles. Our front tire separated at the bead while sitting in the garage, just a couple hours after a sub-5hr century....
06-04-10, 07:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,536
Posted By coloroadie

Single speeds - with chains - have been around...

Single speeds - with chains - have been around for a long time, but I question how much adjustment would be needed to get (and keep) a tandem drive belt properly tensioned so it doesn't jump, as has...
06-03-10, 11:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,536
Posted By coloroadie

The Calfee pics seem to show vertical dropouts...

The Calfee pics seem to show vertical dropouts ... perhaps they'll use horizontals.
06-03-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,536
Posted By coloroadie

How hard is it to fix a rear flat? Appears you...

How hard is it to fix a rear flat? Appears you may need to mess with BOTH eccentrics to remove/reinstall the rear wheel ...
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