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Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-05-04, 10:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,305
Posted By andy messina

I bought a KHS Tandemania Sport about a year ago....

I bought a KHS Tandemania Sport about a year ago. It was $750 and aside from tires with a smooth center (no knobs) it is all stock. I move the pedals from my road bike to the tandem as I need. It...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-01-04, 01:52 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,655
Posted By andy messina

awesome. Is the turning radius like the one of...

awesome. Is the turning radius like the one of an 18 wheeler?
Have fun with it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-03, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,233
Posted By andy messina

Diane, that is exactly how my Indiana wife of...

Diane,
that is exactly how my Indiana wife of 27 years feels about traffic but she loves the Tandemania Sport I gave her as a birthday present. Loves bike paths but the traffic noise and congestion...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-02, 12:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,041
Posted By andy messina

OH yes So Cal is the place to ride. And yes beach...

OH yes So Cal is the place to ride. And yes beach sand on turns is just as nasty as wet roads.
HB is heavenly.......ALL year around, except maybe two weeks around Xmas, which gives you a reason to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-24-02, 12:05 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,655
Posted By andy messina

The Mrs and I ride a KHS Tandemania Sport which...

The Mrs and I ride a KHS Tandemania Sport which is completely stock except for semi-slicks instead of knobbies. May change the stoker stem to a longer one for a more erect position and so the hands...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-02, 11:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By andy messina

I liked your story. Our introduction to...

I liked your story. Our introduction to tandeming was very similar as my wife's birthday is Feb. 20 so I combined the two dates, borrowed a Crestline (by Dyno) just to try it and three weeks later...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-02, 11:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 763
Posted By andy messina

I biked last year in preparation for a 68 mile...

I biked last year in preparation for a 68 mile backpacking trip in New Mexico. It worked!! I did the whole trip and nothing hurt and never used Motrin either and .... I will be 50 soon. All the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-02, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By andy messina

There will be a Memorial Ride tomorrow morning in...

There will be a Memorial Ride tomorrow morning in Jay's memory. It is organized by Velo Allegro Club of Long Beach, CA. I will try to attend and report next week. Keep Jay in your prayers.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-02, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 852
Posted By andy messina

Shock fork or Regular?

I have purchased a KHS Tandemania Sport a few months ago and for casual sunday rides along the beach it is a wonderful machine but I have been thinking of changing the front fork to a shock type. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-02, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By andy messina

I was riding my single road bike in that area...

I was riding my single road bike in that area about 30 minutes after the accident. I have kept looking for any updates on how thw son is doing with the broken neck but there has been NOTHING in the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-02, 10:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By andy messina

Do lots of reading on the web. Try as many...

Do lots of reading on the web. Try as many brands as possible. I ended up with a KHS Tandemania Sport which my wife and I found to be very comfortable and once adjusted, it is really fun. The more...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-16-02, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,088
Posted By andy messina

Since I bought a tandem I have been interested in...

Since I bought a tandem I have been interested in just historical records. Just for the heck of it. I have a spreadsheet on my PC at work so I can send you a copy of it if you are interested.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-02, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By andy messina

Sure had a fine ride with my daughter Sarah just...

Sure had a fine ride with my daughter Sarah just home from college for the summer. What a fine way to spend a bit of time together!!! Riding the tandem!!!! Along the ocean too.
Hope you all had a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-02, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By andy messina

as we get older the need to preserve the aging...

as we get older the need to preserve the aging body becomes more important so preventing road shocks from entering the bone structure and soft tissue can only be a good thing. Once you get used to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-02, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By andy messina

I have one that I move from my road bike to my...

I have one that I move from my road bike to my hard tail mtn bike and I think it is better tham a full suspension which I also own. With a frront shock it makes for a very nice ride. Cheap too I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-02, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By andy messina

Thanks Mark. I am still looking for the...

Thanks Mark. I am still looking for the "perfect" size. A small pack under the seats for essential and emergency tools may do the trick and certainly with the spring weather I don't see the need to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-02, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By andy messina

Thanks I will search the Web for a RED Carradice....

Thanks I will search the Web for a RED Carradice. (Just so MB1 is not disappointed)
AM
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-02, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By andy messina

OK I will scan the web for the redest expando bag...

OK I will scan the web for the redest expando bag I can find (in shiny lycra?) Thanks for the info Once installed I will post a picture. Also I refitted the bike rack for my truck and the tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-03-02, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By andy messina

carry all bags

Of course a tandem without a bag to carry tools and emergency equipment would not be complete!!!!!
Any suggestions out there whether handlebars or rear mount is better? Just a personal preference...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-26-02, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By andy messina

I don't really know MB1!!!!! I'll wait until I...

I don't really know MB1!!!!! I'll wait until I get bored with the blue that it came in, then I will have to turn to some Italian artistic relative to come up with something really special. I will...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-26-02, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By andy messina

Thank you Mark!!! You comments are certainly...

Thank you Mark!!! You comments are certainly correct. The Zydeco felt very light and kind of like a sports car compared to a luxury sedan. The choice has been made since it is a birthday present...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-02, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By andy messina

tested the Burley last night at LBS and going to...

tested the Burley last night at LBS and going to test ride the Sport tonight. The Burley is more maneuvrable than the Crestline I used two weeks ago......but neither is red!!!! LOL
Thanks for the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-02, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By andy messina

Burley vs. KHS

I am looking at a used Zydeco by Burley which is a little less $$$ than a KHS Tandemania Sport new but close to it. ($600 vs. $750)
But the frames are built differently. No diagonal bar on the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-14-02, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,314
Posted By andy messina

Thanks for the reply. YES Huntington Beach is...

Thanks for the reply. YES Huntington Beach is about 15 miles south of Long Beach. My 18 yr old road bike is a KHS Touring and it has been very dependable. It has taken me to San Diego 3 times and to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-14-02, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,314
Posted By andy messina

Used tandems in So California?

I finally tested a tandem after so many years. It was a simple Dyno/GT Crestline that I borrowed from friends and my wife loved it so now we are looking for a starter. Looking at a Burley Zydeco...
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