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Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-25-15, 07:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,046
Posted By bradcycles

those are some big gaps between gears with the...

those are some big gaps between gears with the 11-36! Even with the 11-32 that we are running, some of the gaps are bigger than i like. What happened to your philosophy of sticking with tighter...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-15, 03:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,432
Posted By bradcycles

We got the new powertap p1 pedals for our new...

We got the new powertap p1 pedals for our new calfee. They work great. Super easy to install - just like any set of pedals. Unlike the vector pedals, they do not have to be cranked down to a specific...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-15, 02:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

I think it was the only thru axle fork option...

I think it was the only thru axle fork option that would work with the calfee geometry. Some have also used the whisky fork, but that was out of stock and unavailable when we were having our tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-24-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,422
Posted By bradcycles

Here is further input from Michael Moore at...

Here is further input from Michael Moore at Calfee:

"Feedback from clients is a mixed bag - some report brake noise/shuddering - some do not. As such, Rob has informed me (yesterday) that we...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-24-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,422
Posted By bradcycles

The Calfee felt great - a big improvement over...

The Calfee felt great - a big improvement over our old Santana. The frame felt light and stiff. We got the TRP thru-axle fork, as the Whisky fork was no longer available, and my understanding is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-15, 11:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,422
Posted By bradcycles

We only rode it for 3 days. They shipped it out...

We only rode it for 3 days. They shipped it out today to oregon where we live, without changing it to the 203mm rotors as agreed.

This was in the build list sent by michael moore and agreed to by...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-15, 11:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,422
Posted By bradcycles

We were shocked they did this without getting our...

We were shocked they did this without getting our approval beforehand. This was one of four major customer service failures by calfee so far.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-15, 03:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,422
Posted By bradcycles

This is the email Mike Moore just sent to me...

This is the email Mike Moore just sent to me explaining why they changed the spec (but notice explaining why he didn't get my approval):

"The frame is not compatible with hydro road brakes and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,422
Posted By bradcycles

180 vs 203 rear rotors for hydraulic disc brakes

My wife and I just went to ride our recently completed Calfee Tetra tandem this past weekend. In the build list we agreed with Calfee (Mike Moore), we specified 203mm rotors for the rear hydraulic...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-19-15, 01:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

Here is a photo of our almost complete build. We...

Here is a photo of our almost complete build. We are going down to Calfee tomorrow to take it on its first ride. 459235
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

The Ergon seatpost looks and sounds great. But my...

The Ergon seatpost looks and sounds great. But my stoker has never once complained about comfort, even on our aluminum Santana tandem with an easton carbon seatpost. Even after spending a continuous...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-01-15, 08:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

Correct. We have nude frame. We are also getting...

Correct. We have nude frame. We are also getting a few black decals painted on and also the ti head tube tag.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

Calfee is building it up. Calfee told me they...

Calfee is building it up. Calfee told me they were getting it ready for paint.

And thanks for the tips on the brake hoses. Would you suggest i ask Calfee to build it up with the hoses as you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-15, 11:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

454301 Here is a photo of my Calfee...

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Here is a photo of my Calfee tandem frame in paint. Estimated date of completion is June 17th, and we are flying down to ride it in Santa Cruz from June 19-21. So it will be ready for us...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-21-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,697
Posted By bradcycles

that is for the best. Enve 65 rim is way too...

that is for the best. Enve 65 rim is way too narrow. Get the zipp 404 rims with 28 holes. Way better! That is what we got for our new calfee tandem that is going to be comlplete next month. You can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-15, 09:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,146
Posted By bradcycles

Well, their proposed price is still significantly...

Well, their proposed price is still significantly cheaper than Garmin Vectors currently available at $1500. It's just that the new Powertap pedals are coming out at a lower price point ($1,199). ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,146
Posted By bradcycles

No, he hasn't tested the Xpedo power pedals yet,...

No, he hasn't tested the Xpedo power pedals yet, because they don't yet exist. They appear to always be ready to release them in "2-3 months" but they never release them. And, they are not promised...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-15, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,146
Posted By bradcycles

DC Rainmaker's first ride with the P1 Pedals seem...

DC Rainmaker's first ride with the P1 Pedals seem to have produced data that closely tracks the power from the Powertap G3 hub. Good early sign! And, it sounds like the pedals will be released in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-01-15, 08:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

calfee also suggested aerolote spokes to us (even...

calfee also suggested aerolote spokes to us (even with disc brakes). But as you said, everyone here seems to suggest aerocomps, sp i went with those spokes.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-29-15, 10:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,146
Posted By bradcycles

We are getting our calfee tandem built now with...

We are getting our calfee tandem built now with lightning cranks. are there any crank based power meter spiders that can be used? I would prefer a crank based system since i use speedplay pedals and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-15, 10:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,146
Posted By bradcycles

I have no interest in a combined power meter....

I have no interest in a combined power meter. Both my stoker and I ride with power meters on our single bikes and are often curious as to our actual performance on the tandem on any single day. As...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-24-15, 11:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,146
Posted By bradcycles

Powertap p1 pedals or garmin vector pedals?

Any thoughts as to which would be the power meter solution for a calfee tandem with lightning crankset?

Any other power meter solutions that would be good?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-10-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,500
Posted By bradcycles

A good portion of your aerodynamics is your...

A good portion of your aerodynamics is your position on the bike. And the wind conditions outside. If you were in an indoor velodrome, then the wind conditions should have been constant. If you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,500
Posted By bradcycles

not only did it "feel" faster to me, but i...

not only did it "feel" faster to me, but i started performing much better and winning my local lunchtime crit in the bay area more often. several of the guys in my lunchtime crit started talking...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-15, 03:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,500
Posted By bradcycles

a significant aerodynamic advantage with the zipp...

a significant aerodynamic advantage with the zipp 404 (less so with the enve 3.4 wheels). of all the parts and bikes i've ever purchased in riding road bikes the last 15 years, the biggest...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,500
Posted By bradcycles

The enve 6.7 wheels have only 20 spokes front and...

The enve 6.7 wheels have only 20 spokes front and 24 spokes rear. Enve not only eliminated the brake track from the enve 3.4 disc clincher, but they changed the layup of the carbon fiiber to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-15, 05:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,500
Posted By bradcycles

too few spokes? or overthinking wheels?

too few spokes? or overthinking wheels?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,500
Posted By bradcycles

there is only one enve SES rim that is disc...

there is only one enve SES rim that is disc specific - that is the enve 3.4 disc clincher (different from the standard enve 3.4 clincher). there is no disc-specific enve 4.5 or enve 6.7. i would...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-15, 03:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,500
Posted By bradcycles

enve 3.4 disc clincher vs zipp 404 clincher

i am getting a new calfee tandem built up with trp thru-axle fork and WI cld thru-axle hubs (front and rear). it will have 180mm disc on front, 203 mm disc on back, and will have the new shimano...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-07-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

Yes, I liked your specs so much, that I knew I...

Yes, I liked your specs so much, that I knew I didn't need to change much. :) Thanks for your help and the help of others in figuring out the right mix of components for a great Calfee build! My...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

thanks for the input. I will switch to the WI...

thanks for the input. I will switch to the WI hubs and aerocomp spokes. Also thanks for thr input on the stoker bars. We are currently using the 46cm bars on our santana tandem to clear my butt, but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-15, 03:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,241
Posted By bradcycles

Another new Calfee build

I put in an order today for a new Calfee build below. There are still a couple open items for components where I'm hoping to get some feedback:

Calfee Tetra M/S frame
Nude carbon
TRP thru-axle...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,553
Posted By bradcycles

Thanks for the feedback. I decided to go with...

Thanks for the feedback. I decided to go with the build at Calfee. I talked to them this morning about the build. I really want to go with the Zipp 404 rims, but it sounds like Wheelbuilder is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-15, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,553
Posted By bradcycles

thanks for the feedback. I really like the...

thanks for the feedback. I really like the decisions you made on your build. I am looking at getting a build that is very similar to yours, but without the couplers. We will likely get a nude finish...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-03-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,810
Posted By bradcycles

Thanks for the input. We are looking at a new...

Thanks for the input. We are looking at a new Calfee build, likely in the M/S size. I saw that enve had some prototype gravel thru axle forks with a 45mm rake:

ENVE GRD Gravel Road Disc Thru Axle...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,810
Posted By bradcycles

Has anyone heard anything about the TRP Thru-Axle...

Has anyone heard anything about the TRP Thru-Axle forks announced at NAHBS 2015?

TRP Adds Steering to Braking Products with New Thru Axle Cyclocross Fork - Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross News,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-01-15, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,553
Posted By bradcycles

That looks awesome! Where did you get the wheels...

That looks awesome! Where did you get the wheels built up? What are your thoughts on the differences between the Zipp 404 rims and the Enve 65 rims for this setup?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,254
Posted By bradcycles

This looks like a great build! I'm considering...

This looks like a great build! I'm considering building up either a new Calfee or Landshark carbon tandem, and I was thinking about a very similar build as to what you've proposed.

I would...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-24-14, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,707
Posted By bradcycles

Do you think the 6.7 wheels would be strong...

Do you think the 6.7 wheels would be strong enough, with 20 spokes in front and 24 spokes in back?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-21-14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,707
Posted By bradcycles

thanks for the feedback and input. the deepest...

thanks for the feedback and input. the deepest i've ever ridden for general riding are the enve 6.7 wheels on my single bike, and i find those work well for me. i thought 80mm seemed a bit deep for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-21-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,707
Posted By bradcycles

Our team weight is around 300 pounds right now,...

Our team weight is around 300 pounds right now, but we have been as light as 285 pounds in the past, and I hope we can get back to that weight.

We have been running 25mm on our Santana. I would...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-14, 04:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,707
Posted By bradcycles

Hey Bob, You did totally call it! I really...

Hey Bob,

You did totally call it! I really love my aero wheels on my road bikes, so I've been thinking how nice it would be to have some on the tandem... After reading some of the threads in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-14, 03:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,707
Posted By bradcycles

Thoughts on a new Calfee build?

A little over a year ago, I got a used Santana tandem and upgraded several parts. I'm considering the possibility of getting a Calfee Tetra tandem, and I'm trying to figure out how to build it up. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-14, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 832
Posted By bradcycles

Tandem group rides in portland?

My fiancee Sandy and I are moving to Portland in a couple weeks. Does anyone know of any tandem group rides in the Portland area? We have done a few down here in the Bay Area, and we really enjoyed...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-13, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,179
Posted By bradcycles

It looks like alot of those were from the century...

It looks like alot of those were from the century ride. If you look at the first page leaderboard, you can see that most of the times were on the same date as the century ride.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,179
Posted By bradcycles

Yep, that was us! Good memory!

Yep, that was us! Good memory!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,179
Posted By bradcycles

2nd and 3rd place are our friends from Alto Velo...

2nd and 3rd place are our friends from Alto Velo who were doing the Marin Century ride with us. I do not think they would complain as they seemed content to sit on our wheel for most of the time. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-13, 03:21 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,157
Posted By bradcycles

When Sandy uploaded our tandem ride from today...

When Sandy uploaded our tandem ride from today into our tandem account, she noticed that our tandem account gender had been changed from "female" to "male." Presumably, someone at Strava (likely...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-13, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,179
Posted By bradcycles

This photo is from the Marin Century on August 3,...

This photo is from the Marin Century on August 3, 2013:

http://www.strava.com/activities/71973997



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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-13, 05:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,157
Posted By bradcycles

ham-handed or not, this event raised the issue...

ham-handed or not, this event raised the issue within strava. our strava support person responded with the following:

"Please know that we are in discussion internally about the best way to...
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