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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By fxsvelo

Help ID Vintage Steel Frame/Fork

Can you help me identify this frame?

Here are the clues:
Tubes are stamped "Reynolds 531 Butted 19/22"
Tubes are metric sized 26mm and 28mm OD
Fork is threaded 25x1mm with flat milled at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,630
Posted By fxsvelo

OK, obviously way late for the OP, but in case...

OK, obviously way late for the OP, but in case anyone else happens by...
The early bikes were labelled "Fisher" but it was the original "Fisher MountainBikes" company.
This applies to the early...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,817
Posted By fxsvelo

I couldn't agree more. Our Cannondale RT3000 has...

I couldn't agree more. Our Cannondale RT3000 has the older Grand Bois 32 mm tires and is a delight to ride. It was the first thing we changed when we got the bike. We'll never go back to skinny...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-22-16, 09:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,398
Posted By fxsvelo

Agreed. We have Gatorskins on one tandem,...

Agreed.

We have Gatorskins on one tandem, Compass Bicycles Grand Bois on the other. The Gatorskins feel harsh and slow. True, we don't get flats with the Gatorskins, but then again we don't with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-22-16, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,851
Posted By fxsvelo

The harsh ride can be *eliminated* by using the...

The harsh ride can be *eliminated* by using the right tires. The older Cannondales can take up to 35mm tires. We use the Compass Bikes 32mm tires at 75-80 psi. We get a comfortable ride, we don't...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-16, 10:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,426
Posted By fxsvelo

We've always ridden OOP (captain leads stoker by...

We've always ridden OOP (captain leads stoker by 90 degrees) and it works well for us. We don't ride off-road (much) so we don't strike pedals. My stoker especially likes it because it feels smoother...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-04-16, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By fxsvelo

We use the Rat Trap Pass on our old mountain...

We use the Rat Trap Pass on our old mountain tandem. No, not cheap but they're nice and comfy.

But the bike still doesn't feel as efficient as our Cannondale with Compass Cycles Cypres. I want to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-02-16, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,225
Posted By fxsvelo

As long as you are fine with square taper cranks...

As long as you are fine with square taper cranks and don't mind the the wide BB shell, the non-standard BB setup isn't a problem. Bearings are cheap and easy to find (on Amazon though not in bike...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-19-16, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,750
Posted By fxsvelo

I measure my Cannondale from 2001 at 32.6mm seat...

I measure my Cannondale from 2001 at 32.6mm seat tube, 41.6 top tube. No idea what the wall thickness is. I've heard it's "thin", whatever than means.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-16, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,750
Posted By fxsvelo

I think you might be better off posting in this...

I think you might be better off posting in this forum instead:
Framebuilders (http://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/)

You might find it easier working in steel or bamboo. Bamboo, especially,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-10-16, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,652
Posted By fxsvelo

I like the Ritchey couplers, too. Break-Away...

I like the Ritchey couplers, too. Break-Away Quick Disconnect Brake | Ritchey (http://ritcheylogic.com/break-away-quick-disconnect-brake)

Cheap. Cheap enough (and small enough) that I keep a pair...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,682
Posted By fxsvelo

We ride a lot of hills. Our Cannondale has...

We ride a lot of hills. Our Cannondale has Shimano Ultegra 9-speed brifters. I didn't like the Tektro CR-720 so I tried the Shimano CX70. They went back.

Finally settled on Paul Mini Moto, a mini...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-16, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,077
Posted By fxsvelo

Agreed. The 650B wheel with fatter tires has the...

Agreed. The 650B wheel with fatter tires has the same overall outside tire diameter as a 700c wheel with a skinny tire, so the gearing and geometry is the same. That was the whole point of 650B....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-16, 10:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,603
Posted By fxsvelo

Ours is a similar story. We got together 3-1/2...

Ours is a similar story. We got together 3-1/2 years ago. I'm a life long cyclist and she had a city bike she very rarely used. I already had an old Burley tandem and she expressed a willingness to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-16, 10:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,062
Posted By fxsvelo

I wouldn't blame aluminum. We rode Party Pardee...

I wouldn't blame aluminum. We rode Party Pardee today on our aluminum Cannondale and were thinking back to our test ride on a steel CoMotion and agreed how similar the bikes felt. Though we think our...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-16, 10:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,603
Posted By fxsvelo

Decent seats are a very good idea. Suspension...

Decent seats are a very good idea.
Suspension seat posts, especially cheap ones, are over rated. Especially for the captain since you sit in the middle of a giant spring. Just use good quality tires...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-16, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,551
Posted By fxsvelo

Our old (2001?) Burley came with Tektro mini-V...

Our old (2001?) Burley came with Tektro mini-V brakes which work pretty well with road levers like Shimano brifters. We use the Paul Mini Moto (mini-V) brakes on the Cannondale. Nice, but a little...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,912
Posted By fxsvelo

It's in the fine, old tradition of building...

It's in the fine, old tradition of building tandems with non-standard stuff to drive people crazy somewhere down the line.

I can see using rim brakes in front for simplicity/cost. But a 1 inch...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-16, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,077
Posted By fxsvelo

I think the Fridays were an option before we had...

I think the Fridays were an option before we had coupled bikes. Given all the compromises that Fridays are stuck with, I think coupled bikes are a much better option. I would certainly give a tandem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-27-16, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,846
Posted By fxsvelo

I've seen two brakes controlled by one lever but...

I've seen two brakes controlled by one lever but that never made sense to me. I think the method above makes the most sense. Your choice whether you control the drum or the stoker does. It could be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-27-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,846
Posted By fxsvelo

By "correct" do you mean how the bike would have...

By "correct" do you mean how the bike would have been originally set up or do you mean the configuration that's most likely to give satisfactory braking?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-27-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,948
Posted By fxsvelo

They didn't offer to apply the test ride fee to...

They didn't offer to apply the test ride fee to the price of a bike?

I suspect I know where you went, but it would be good to name the shop, so other potential buyers know what to expect.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-26-16, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,208
Posted By fxsvelo

One of these just showed up on Craigslist....

One of these just showed up on Craigslist. Redding, CA. $600
Early 90's Gt Tandem (http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/5501271341.html)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-25-16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,208
Posted By fxsvelo

Since even Harris Cyclery considers them...

Since even Harris Cyclery considers them unavailable, I think your options are:
1. convert to 650B wheels
2. Convince Panaracer to make you a batch of 10,000 tires.
3. Buy someone else's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-16, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,024
Posted By fxsvelo

It's in Oakland. 94618 zip code. She's trying to...

It's in Oakland. 94618 zip code. She's trying to sell it on the local club list before posting to Craigslist.

This is the bike:
2003 KHS Tandemania Roma - BikePedia...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,024
Posted By fxsvelo

How about a used KHS Tandemania Roma, aluminum...

How about a used KHS Tandemania Roma, aluminum frame, 23/21, Ultegra 9 speed? I have a friend who's selling one.

I can't PM you until I hit 50 posts, (so this gets me one closer).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-16, 09:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,728
Posted By fxsvelo

The seat and chainstay to dropout joints don't...

The seat and chainstay to dropout joints don't look like Bernie's. He scalloped the ends of the stays, then filled with brass in a slight concave. Much better looking than just chopping the end of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-16, 11:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,551
Posted By fxsvelo

The Craigslist posting has expired so I don't...

The Craigslist posting has expired so I don't know what the asking price was. But you can go to ebay and search completed listings for Burley Tandem or Burley Duet and see what you get. Looks like...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-16, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,965
Posted By fxsvelo

Seems high to me. About a year ago we bought a...

Seems high to me. About a year ago we bought a mostly stock, very low miles 2001 RT3000 for $1250. Owner *claimed* 100 miles, but probably under 1000 miles. Still, everything was Ultegra and in nice...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-16, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,062
Posted By fxsvelo

Someone PM'd me but I can't respond via PM. Not...

Someone PM'd me but I can't respond via PM. Not enough posts. So here's the answer to their question about transporting on the back of a car.

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We use a cheap Hollywood folding rack...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-16, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,062
Posted By fxsvelo

I can tell you that decent used tandems show up...

I can tell you that decent used tandems show up only rarely. Craigslist is mostly for the amusement value of seeing department store crap being offered for ridiculous prices. $1000 for an ancient...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-16, 06:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,168
Posted By fxsvelo

We used to use Cateye Mity8 because they're...

We used to use Cateye Mity8 because they're inexpensive and you could buy the tandem length pickup/mount units from Cateye.

We switched to the Garmin 500. Now the only issue is making sure the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-03-16, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,660
Posted By fxsvelo

I went to NAHBS last weekend. I met the guy who'd...

I went to NAHBS last weekend. I met the guy who'd have the answers to your questions.

507659
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-02-16, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,319
Posted By fxsvelo

We have that same bike. Same color. Also picked...

We have that same bike. Same color. Also picked up cheap and in dubious shape but it was fun to go through it and refurbish it.

The bike is non-standard in sooooo many ways. But the crank...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-15-16, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,205
Posted By fxsvelo

As noted, most tandems are going to be bigger...

As noted, most tandems are going to be bigger front/smaller rear. That said, modern tandems tend to have longer stoker top tubes than the older tandems, so I'd start looking for something that would...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-11-16, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,845
Posted By fxsvelo

I tried and did NOT like the Shimano CX70 and the...

I tried and did NOT like the Shimano CX70 and the Tektro 720.

I'm happy with the Paul Mini Moto mini-V and Shimano brifters. (no Travel Agents needed)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-05-16, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,912
Posted By fxsvelo

Grant mentioned the planned tandem to me a few...

Grant mentioned the planned tandem to me a few months ago when he spoke about his book at our local club meeting. From his comments I don't expect it to be a lightweight tandem. They do value...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-03-16, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,655
Posted By fxsvelo

----------------- Sorry, been busy, but...

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Sorry, been busy, but since you asked, here are more details on the Rodriguez Parrot (below).

Regarding the odd wheels, someone has suggested that if you're buying new Shimano...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-13-15, 01:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,726
Posted By fxsvelo

I'm unclear why anyone would intentionally...

I'm unclear why anyone would intentionally downgrade their wheels from 145 spacing to 135. So you could throw a mountain bike wheel in there if you had to? I'd think you'd have to be a pretty light...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-12-15, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,656
Posted By fxsvelo

You can't trust the manufacturers listed width...

You can't trust the manufacturers listed width The best approach would be to test fit a borrowed tire or wheel of the size and type you're interested in. It can take a day or two but new tires can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,283
Posted By fxsvelo

Or just get the right length bolts. We acquired a...

Or just get the right length bolts. We acquired a tandem that used the wrong length bolts on the sync rings and the wrench wouldn't engage. I just ground off a mm or two. Just took a few minutes....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-01-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,176
Posted By fxsvelo

How small a tandem are you looking for? I have a...

How small a tandem are you looking for? I have a 1998 Rodriguez Parrot that's for sale. 20.5 / 17 seat tubes. 39 lbs. Set up with smaller bars front and rear too.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-15, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,655
Posted By fxsvelo

Rodriguez Parrot

This weekend I was offered a tandem project. Someone had taken it apart, not sure why, and lost the energy to put it back together. Probably deterred by both SIS shifters being totally non-functional...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-13-15, 10:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,338
Posted By fxsvelo

Fatter 700c tires would also give you that.

Fatter 700c tires would also give you that.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-15, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,860
Posted By fxsvelo

Jan Heine's data also supports Jobst. But...

Jan Heine's data also supports Jobst.

But another argument I've heard for the pros riding tubulars is that you're better off with a tubular if you get a sudden flat. You've still got rubber...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,371
Posted By fxsvelo

When I fly overseas with my coupled single in an...

When I fly overseas with my coupled single in an S and S case, I always strap the whole thing into one unit. Then it's easy for them to put it back in the case correctly. I use toe straps or velcro...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-15, 09:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,347
Posted By fxsvelo

We use SPD for the captain, toe clips for the...

We use SPD for the captain, toe clips for the stoker on all our tandems. The only disadvantage is that you need to secure the toe clips so that they don't get driven into the ground when you're test...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-15, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
Posted By fxsvelo

Yes, just reset the spacing. You don't want to...

Yes, just reset the spacing. You don't want to have to fight the rear triangle every time you take the wheel out and back in. Remember to reset the dropout faces so they are parallel after resetting...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-15, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,546
Posted By fxsvelo

You don't say where you are, so it's hard to...

You don't say where you are, so it's hard to compare to your local market and riding situation. If I recall correctly the Arriva I had was over 50 lbs. I thought the Burley was a lightweight by...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-20-15, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,854
Posted By fxsvelo

As a current Burley owner, I'll second that...

As a current Burley owner, I'll second that they're heavy, but so were many tandems of that era. Hard to imagine any of the others are any lighter, but you could certainly ask.

The Burley probably...
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