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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-17, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,311
Posted By phoran

selous frame

Does the selous sport allow for a rear rack mount? I can't tell from the pics. i'm thinking of it for a Pittsburgh to DC trip, on crushed limestone rail/trails.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-28-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By phoran

Crank shorteners

So last year i sold my crank shorteners, since my daughter grew out of them. Now my stepdaughter wants tostoke, so i need a new pair. does anyone have an extra set of crank shorteners?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-10, 11:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,646
Posted By phoran

I had a beautiful 1992 Bridgestone MB-3 that had...

I had a beautiful 1992 Bridgestone MB-3 that had a great lugged frame.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-10, 05:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,734
Posted By phoran

Ford Transit Connect van. Chevy traverse/GMC...

Ford Transit Connect van. Chevy traverse/GMC Acadia. Jeep Commander. Dodge Journey. Buick Enclave. Did I mention the foreclosed-upon houses i rode past on this beautiful Spring day in the Motor...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-10, 04:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,734
Posted By phoran

I agree. I never would have bought the Mustang...

I agree. I never would have bought the Mustang if my fiance didn't have the minivan!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-10, 02:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,734
Posted By phoran

The tax dollar argument goes both ways! you're an...

The tax dollar argument goes both ways! you're an investor now! That's why i suggested the specific vehicles. they are great, and you can feel like a patriot!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-10, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,734
Posted By phoran

How about some love for Detroit?

My neighbors and I would really appreciate it if you would look at some American options. The Ford Flex and Edge are great to drive, and hold a lot. The new Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain are roomy...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-22-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By phoran

1oz prevention...

I forgot about this posting, but since it is 30 degrees here today, i thought i would note that after successfully installing sks fenders last summer, we never once got caught in the rain!

now, i...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-09-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,988
Posted By phoran

How about some love for my 179th out of 185...

How about some love for my 179th out of 185 finish? I wonder what those other 6 guys were doing while i disassembled my chainrings...
On the bright side, i was able to cruise out of there with the...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-12-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,988
Posted By phoran

I'm in

I am riding in same class as you Fred, but Clyde-ing up the mid-rear! i last rode this in 2007, and my timing chip didn't work! i understand the new system is foolproof. we'll see if it's me-proof!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,614
Posted By phoran

I have KoolStop pads, and they also make a...

I have KoolStop pads, and they also make a racket. i decided that it is functional. most of the time that i apply brakes, i want people around me to know i am there! some fellow riders on a group...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-28-09, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,679
Posted By phoran

Mine is that vintage, i think i paid 600 2 yrs...

Mine is that vintage, i think i paid 600 2 yrs ago, and have had no problem with numerous long range trips.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,628
Posted By phoran

i would be surprised if the roads in the manistee...

i would be surprised if the roads in the manistee forest are paved. it's pretty wild in there.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,628
Posted By phoran

duppie, Are you planning your ride in the...

duppie,
Are you planning your ride in the northern LP, or the UP of Michigan? there are some fun hills up there!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,628
Posted By phoran

for all that stuff, you would definitely need the...

for all that stuff, you would definitely need the space in the front panniers.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,628
Posted By phoran

oh, i don't haul all that stuff! i think it...

oh, i don't haul all that stuff! i think it would be tricky to carry everything for tent camping. credit card touring, or supported tours like GOBA are easy.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,628
Posted By phoran

i don't have front racks, but that setup carries...

i don't have front racks, but that setup carries a lot of stuff. and it seems to help with the unequal weight distribution on the bike (capt 245#, stoker 75#).
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-12-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,628
Posted By phoran

i have a devil of a time uploading pics here. But...

i have a devil of a time uploading pics here. But we are setting off on GOBA (great ohio bike adventure) on Father's day. like last year, the burley will carry a handlebar pack, rack trunk and rear...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-11-09, 04:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By phoran

Rosiewoodboat, Your bike looks just like mine...

Rosiewoodboat,
Your bike looks just like mine (minus the pink bar tape). those pics are very helpful. on the rear fender, how did you secure the very front to the chainstay bridge? mine is also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-10-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By phoran

What fenders will fit my Burley Duet?

OK, i just gave up trying to fit a pair of bontrager road fenders to my 1993 burley duet. there just isn't enough clearance. has anyone tried a set that works?
As an aside, the "hardware"...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-03-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,001
Posted By phoran

we also use the ihome bike speaker, and it works...

we also use the ihome bike speaker, and it works great. it's fun for a motivational song to come on uphills!
Forum: Great Lakes
06-03-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By phoran

Welcome! tough to beat Continental Ultra...

Welcome! tough to beat Continental Ultra Gatorskins for durability and road feel. I think high pressure is the way to go. are you running 700c?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-03-09, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,619
Posted By phoran

Pathdoc, that is deep! my daughter will just...

Pathdoc, that is deep! my daughter will just remember making fun of my "plumber's butt!"
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,534
Posted By phoran

i test-drove a flex the other day, the back end...

i test-drove a flex the other day, the back end is huge, but probably not tall enough, since the back seats do not come out, they only fold flat. my girlfriend's chrysler Town n country would easily...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,534
Posted By phoran

Has anyone been reading the news? put that...

Has anyone been reading the news? put that tandem inside or on top of an american made vehicle!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,619
Posted By phoran

i'm dreading the day when it becomes uncool to...

i'm dreading the day when it becomes uncool to stoke for me. you are right, i pick my daughter up from school on our tandem, and she's as proud as can be! it seems that generally, a huge attraction...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By phoran

my MB-3 was the most beautiful purple color. ...

my MB-3 was the most beautiful purple color. stolen, circa 1998! when i purchased it, the selling point was its handling. the bike was very responsive, unlike the trek mtbs of that era. i could...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,707
Posted By phoran

The gatorskins seemed to be the best option on my...

The gatorskins seemed to be the best option on my tandem, which has 27" rims. if armadillos are available in that size, i'll try them.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-18-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,707
Posted By phoran

first flat on gatorskins

that's what i get for bragging about my tires! i thought these were bulletproof, but a sharp stone from a chip-seal road on saturday caused a slow leak on the front. it was the perfect capper on a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,639
Posted By phoran

my daughter is at the last hole on our crank...

my daughter is at the last hole on our crank shorteners. i will check her this week to see if we can remove them altogether. then my used pair are for sale! pm me for price, shipping, etc.

Pat
Forum: Great Lakes
05-13-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 784
Posted By phoran

how long is it? i drove past it last weekend, it...

how long is it? i drove past it last weekend, it looks great!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-09, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By phoran

Last year i bought a kid's gel saddle from REI,...

Last year i bought a kid's gel saddle from REI, and my daughter was fine with it (she was nine). today we went for a 27 mile ride, and i forgot to swap my girlfriend's saddle off (gel comfort women's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-20-09, 04:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By phoran

We had a great time! we downloaded a route from...

We had a great time! we downloaded a route from Keeneland to the Woodford Reserve distillery, 36 mi round trip through beautiful horse country.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-14-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By phoran

Hauling the tandem down to KY this weekend!

Heading to Lexington tomorrow for a long wekend of horse country (and small-batch distillery) touring with my 10 yr old stoker. can't wait to escape Detroit cold/drizzle!
Forum: Great Lakes
04-08-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,098
Posted By phoran

Please visit! we need all the help we can get! ...

Please visit! we need all the help we can get! You are never more than 5 miles from a river, lake or stream!
Forum: Great Lakes
03-24-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 942
Posted By phoran

http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/int/dyn/con...

http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/int/dyn/controller/Itineraires?strStartAddress=&strDestAddress=&strStartMerged=algonac,%20mi&strDestMerged=monroe,%20mi&strStartCityCountry=1145799&strDestCityCo...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-24-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 942
Posted By phoran

Algonac to detroit should be quite easy. go to...

Algonac to detroit should be quite easy. go to mapmyride.com and search for these areas. Dixie highway to jefferson avenue will get you all the way around lake Saint Clair. you can stay on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-09, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By phoran

it looks identical to my burley duet, and i paid...

it looks identical to my burley duet, and i paid the same about 2 yrs ago. mine is a 1990 model. nothing has broken, and my local shop didn't gasp at its vintage!
Forum: Great Lakes
03-18-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,165
Posted By phoran

last year's GOBA route in East-southeastern ohio...

last year's GOBA route in East-southeastern ohio had more hills than i thought that state could offer. you should be able to look up the route on www.goba.com
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,793
Posted By phoran

i mounted a computer on the top tube for the...

i mounted a computer on the top tube for the stoker. i don't remember the brand, but i bought it at REI, and it had an interchangeable mount for attachment to a horizontal handlebar or vertical tube.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-01-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,441
Posted By phoran

i've got a used kit i don't need, but i'm not...

i've got a used kit i don't need, but i'm not sure it will fit your bike. mine is a burley, from a 1991 duet. i don't remember the frame tubing size, but i have heard of people shimming these kits. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-09, 10:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,106
Posted By phoran

http://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/1050284449.html...

http://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/1050284449.html
detroit craigslist features a bright blue "early 90's" paramount, if anyone's interested.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-24-09, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,314
Posted By phoran

+1 on the GOBA. btw, Larry h, i'm planning to do...

+1 on the GOBA. btw, Larry h, i'm planning to do some spring break rides around Lexington KY, any thoughts on routes around there?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-24-09, 07:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,772
Posted By phoran

The grumpiness must stop! on a more...

The grumpiness must stop!

on a more on-topic note, i looked at the somewhat sketchy details of the 15 yr old fatality which was posted earlier. In Michigan, participants in a group ride are...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-23-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,772
Posted By phoran

You can take it back! just make sure you...

You can take it back! just make sure you capitalize correctly!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-23-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,772
Posted By phoran

i'm writingg this all off to 2 things: 1)snow...

i'm writingg this all off to 2 things: 1)snow won't go away, and i'm sick of "riding" my trainer, and 2)Monday morning grumpiness!

Sorry!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-23-09, 06:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,772
Posted By phoran

Nope. i do good things. i just get sick of...

Nope. i do good things. i just get sick of reading misinformed bashing like that. i'm off to save the world. Perhaps i can help an injured cyclist today!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-23-09, 05:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,772
Posted By phoran

I hope you lawyer-haters never need one! i hope...

I hope you lawyer-haters never need one! i hope you work in a profession where you help people and wake up to read crap like that about yourself!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-21-09, 08:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,527
Posted By phoran

The Thule rack system is great for lots more than...

The Thule rack system is great for lots more than transporting your bike. i did find the tandem attachment on ebay or craigslist, which saved some money. does your car have a hitch? that can open...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,035
Posted By phoran

I see r900's avatar has another "red" Big Ten...

I see r900's avatar has another "red" Big Ten logo, which shall go unspoken. Sparty On!
My burley is blue, but my blood (and cycling socks and jersey!) are Green and White!
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