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11-29-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,526
Posted By twilkins9076

We've got a wireless Tandem-Com that we use...

We've got a wireless Tandem-Com that we use occasionally. When we use it, I love it. Makes the stoker much more chatty because you can hear so much better. We only use it when we ride alone, so...
11-01-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,703
Posted By twilkins9076

I think as you ride more you'll get comfortable...

I think as you ride more you'll get comfortable with no hands. My stoker not only takes pictures, but has been known to put her jacket on and take it off, get stuff out of the trunk bag behind here,...
10-26-11, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,795
Posted By twilkins9076

I agree with Merlin. Framewise, I don't think...

I agree with Merlin. Framewise, I don't think you're not going to see much of a difference and the age difference of the components may make it a wash. If you can tell, take the one that's in...
09-07-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By twilkins9076

We've been riding 45 degrees oop for a few years...

We've been riding 45 degrees oop for a few years now, and we like it because we climb much better, whether we're standing or sitting. Specifically, when we stood to climb while in-phase, it was...
08-05-11, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,296
Posted By twilkins9076

45 degrees is a good compromise that balances the...

45 degrees is a good compromise that balances the benefits of OOP with the ability to start and stop. We've been riding that way for years.
08-05-11, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,436
Posted By twilkins9076

We've been riding OOP with the captain leading by...

We've been riding OOP with the captain leading by 45 degrees for quite a while. Gives us most of the perceived benefits (smoother stroke, better hill climbing) without the difficulty starting and...
06-28-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,582
Posted By twilkins9076

Before you give up on the Avid Shorty's, you...

Before you give up on the Avid Shorty's, you might try a shorter straddle cable. Doing so will give you greater mechanical advantage and might make a difference for you. The downside of doing that...
03-15-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,766
Posted By twilkins9076

4) Shorten your straddle cable. Doing so will...

4) Shorten your straddle cable. Doing so will definitely change your mechanical advantage...it will go to more of an all or nothing situation. If you do that, you'll also likely need to go with...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 767
Posted By twilkins9076

I took mine out. One tended to get lose and back...

I took mine out. One tended to get lose and back itself out, causing the wheel to not be aligned correctly. Without them, I just ensure the wheel is pulled all the way back before tightening down...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-10, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By twilkins9076

If you're buying new parts, you'll likely pay...

If you're buying new parts, you'll likely pay more by building up from the frame. Two reasons...

1) When you buy the entire bike from the manufacturer, they're able to cut component prices by...
11-19-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,065
Posted By twilkins9076

Been using them against dogs for years on our...

Been using them against dogs for years on our tandem, but we use the cheap ones you can buy at party stores. Not refillable, so when they're done you toss them. I think we're on our second one now.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,907
Posted By twilkins9076

+1 on Tifosi. However, my current favorite pair...

+1 on Tifosi. However, my current favorite pair are $16 Foster Grants from Wal-mart that I bought after accidently packed my good ones on the luggage truck on a week-long supported ride last month.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-10, 02:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,516
Posted By twilkins9076

You don't say whether you're using a structured...

You don't say whether you're using a structured training plan or not, but "every morning" for 1.5 hours and longer rides on the weekend sounds like a lot to me. Junk miles don't do any good if...
06-09-10, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By twilkins9076

The League of Michigan Bicyclists website has a...

The League of Michigan Bicyclists website has a page of routes and maps. Maybe you can find something there that's helpful. The link is

http://www.lmb.org/index.php/Routes-Maps.html
06-08-10, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 763
Posted By twilkins9076

Hmmm....we've hauled our bike across country in...

Hmmm....we've hauled our bike across country in the Prius twice and haven't had anything like that happen to our Flight Deck.
06-04-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,719
Posted By twilkins9076

We've also migrated to the Shimano A520 pedals. ...

We've also migrated to the Shimano A520 pedals. We initially got them to see if they would help with the stoker's foot pain, and I found that they virtually eliminated hot spots for me with the Sidi...
05-24-10, 01:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,047
Posted By twilkins9076

You've done well to get that many miles out of a...

You've done well to get that many miles out of a tire. I'm betting you had to replace the rear sooner, and as TG said, at that point the front should have been rotated to the rear and the new tire...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,908
Posted By twilkins9076

If you can/want to build it up yourself from the...

If you can/want to build it up yourself from the frame you can go with STI. Likewise, your LBS can order a special build. What I found with mine was that going with a special build is pretty hard...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,402
Posted By twilkins9076

146531Here's mine. I've been commuting on it...

146531Here's mine. I've been commuting on it since November.
04-15-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,234
Posted By twilkins9076

From the captain's perspective, for us there was...

From the captain's perspective, for us there was really no driving reason, although I admit we did have several cases where she wouldn't get us unplugged before one or both of us dismounted. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-10, 03:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,234
Posted By twilkins9076

Here's my commuter. Set up as a 1 x 9

Here's my commuter. Set up as a 1 x 9
04-13-10, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,234
Posted By twilkins9076

We used a set of wired tandem.com intercoms for...

We used a set of wired tandem.com intercoms for about 18 months. It gave up the ghost after getting good and wet in an unexpected rain storm and we've done without since. We had planned to buy a...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,830
Posted By twilkins9076

Law #8: It will rain on you the day after you...

Law #8: It will rain on you the day after you finally clean your drivetrain!
03-17-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By twilkins9076

Drive side for me. I mount and dismount on the...

Drive side for me. I mount and dismount on the left, and like the fact that it's out of the way when I'm off the bike. It also lets me mount a rear light on the left fender stay and keep it visible.
03-12-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,042
Posted By twilkins9076

We found that we get most of the benefits of OOP...

We found that we get most of the benefits of OOP with a lot fewer of the difficulties by setting the bike up with Captain leading by 45 degrees versus the full 90 degrees. It sure makes starting and...
02-11-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,114
Posted By twilkins9076

I had a Chevy Colorado and had that same...

I had a Chevy Colorado and had that same issue....with the fork mount bolted to the front rail of the bed, the bike was a bit too long to close the tailgate. Fortunately, that truck had a dual...
01-15-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,703
Posted By twilkins9076

I went with this Tiagra ...

I went with this Tiagra (http://springfieldcyclist.com/2009/12/02/surly-cross-check-review/)as opposed to the bar-ends that I had originally considered ...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By twilkins9076

Well, you certainly got the first bad weather out...

Well, you certainly got the first bad weather out of the way quickly! Good job!
Forum: Commuting
12-01-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,741
Posted By twilkins9076

I use a single pannier and consider it an...

I use a single pannier and consider it an improvement over the trunk bag I used for a while. First, it puts your center of gravity down low where it belongs, which is makes for a much less "twitchy"...
11-02-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,727
Posted By twilkins9076

It's kind of tough to map out a 50-60 mile...

It's kind of tough to map out a 50-60 mile average and end up anyplace with lodging...and depending on where you're at, camping is not the most attractive option either. There are several private...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-09, 03:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,549
Posted By twilkins9076

In a word...NO. If you never cleaned and lubed...

In a word...NO. If you never cleaned and lubed your chain, it's possible that it might have worn enough to damage the cassette as well, but with cleaning and lube mine have all lasted at least that...
09-28-09, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,818
Posted By twilkins9076

There used to be a tandem group up there named...

There used to be a tandem group up there named the MULES. They're not as active as they used to be, but if you join the Yahoo Group TandemMules and post the same question you might get some...
09-21-09, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,104
Posted By twilkins9076

Wow! That seems like a case of incredibly bad...

Wow! That seems like a case of incredibly bad luck. I've been more concerned about our rear disk the few times we've had the wheel off and packed in a wheel bag while traveling than I ever have...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,750
Posted By twilkins9076

Here's my solution to that.......

Here's my solution to that.... (http://springfieldcyclist.com/2009/05/02/adding-a-rear-rack-to-a-carbon-fiber-road-bike/)
Forum: Commuting
09-15-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,081
Posted By twilkins9076

Been there, done that. It seems that like you,...

Been there, done that. It seems that like you, the headsweat I wear and any disruption of my morning routine both come into play. Fortunately, that's a rare happening.
08-25-09, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By twilkins9076

No need to ever degrease it. You could be doing...

No need to ever degrease it. You could be doing more harm than good that way because you need the lube down inside the links.

The best way is to just wipe it down with a dry cloth when the...
08-20-09, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,791
Posted By twilkins9076

400 miles in a week's time is very doable. As...

400 miles in a week's time is very doable. As noted, you'll need to determine your longest day and work your training mileage up to that. Then get to the point where you can do it on back-to-back...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-09, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By twilkins9076

Unfortunately, I've had a bit of experience with...

Unfortunately, I've had a bit of experience with that this year!

For me, a 12 gram cartridge will inflate a 7000 x 25 tire sufficiently to finish a ride, but not to the 110-120 psi that I...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-09, 03:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 633
Posted By twilkins9076

This gets into one of my pet peeves..... As...

This gets into one of my pet peeves.....

As a cyclist, I'm supposed to follow the same rules and laws as any other vehicle. That means stopping at stop lights and waiting for the green lights. ...
07-09-09, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By twilkins9076

Based on my experiences with a grandfather who...

Based on my experiences with a grandfather who had Parkinsons, I would start with the bike securely fastened to a trainer. Depending on how her mobility is, she may have difficulty balancing. I...
07-09-09, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,096
Posted By twilkins9076

Can't speak to a DaVinci, which I think would be...

Can't speak to a DaVinci, which I think would be a totally different dynamic. From my experience on a "standard" tandem it's just a matter of practice. Actually, as captain, you can help her learn...
07-09-09, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By twilkins9076

I would guess your eccentric or tensioner is...

I would guess your eccentric or tensioner is moving. Chain "stretch" isn't really stretching, but wearing of the links and pins over time. If you keep your chain relatively clean and lubed, it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 01:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,227
Posted By twilkins9076

I use the 12g cartridges from Wal-mart. It seems...

I use the 12g cartridges from Wal-mart. It seems like I bought about a dozen(maybe more) for $9.99 a couple of years ago and I'm still working on that original box. One cartridge gives me plenty of...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-09, 02:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,255
Posted By twilkins9076

Didn't see anything about racks on a carbon fiber...

Didn't see anything about racks on a carbon fiber frame, so I thought I would throw in a link to mine....

Tubus rack on Giant OCR-C3...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,051
Posted By twilkins9076

I also use the A520s and prefer them for long...

I also use the A520s and prefer them for long haul riding, but being single sided they do sometimes require a little more thought/coordination/effort to get clipped in than the M520s that have the...
06-01-09, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,468
Posted By twilkins9076

I would be interested to know how those work...

I would be interested to know how those work also. I never could get the Kool-Stop blacks to stop squealing and finally replaced them with "generic" mountain bike pads from the LBS that don't have...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,126
Posted By twilkins9076

Have you ever tried drafting a recumbent? The...

Have you ever tried drafting a recumbent? The one time I tried it, it didn't work so well. He was a faired, low rider heading into the wind, and was obviously more aerodynamic than I could get so I...
05-26-09, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By twilkins9076

I suspect the real difference is between the...

I suspect the real difference is between the frame material. I'm assuming you're riding the aluminum OCR1 (as opposed to the carbon fiber OCR-C1) and from the vintage of your tandem, it's probably...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,024
Posted By twilkins9076

Likewise! I have absolutely no qualms about...

Likewise! I have absolutely no qualms about putting the top down on the Jeep and enjoying it when the weather is nice. It's also a nice backup on those rainy days.

Commuting by bike is really...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,993
Posted By twilkins9076

Some days you just get caught in the rain. ...

Some days you just get caught in the rain. Yesterday was one of them (http://tracywilkins.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/doh/).
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