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Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-14, 06:00 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

This is now a very long topic. From excitement...

This is now a very long topic. From excitement to concern about the recall to back on track. Where has it settled.

Is the TRP caliper "the one". Have the other brands and models held their own?...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-14-13, 11:42 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

Sorry, it was turbotandem with the broken spider....

Sorry, it was turbotandem with the broken spider.

All the best with your caliper.

PK
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-14-13, 01:41 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

In regards to to the Avids, I will defer that to...

In regards to to the Avids, I will defer that to the guidelines used by Alex of MTBTandems.com. Alex is a very conservative tandem dealer that will only sell tandem rated equipment. The Avid BB7m...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-14-13, 06:39 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

This entire topic of the cracked arm is now just...

This entire topic of the cracked arm is now just a bother to read.

The oem tells you it is not tandem rated, there was a failure when used on a tandem. If you want to use it, like so many other...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-10-13, 04:58 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

Both tandems, Ventana and Co-Motion run BB7...

Both tandems, Ventana and Co-Motion run BB7 Mountain calipers, Avid discs and Avid Ti levers. The braking is robust on both. While we prefer flat bars on both machines, this is what allows the BB7m...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-18-13, 02:52 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

At the present time, and this will likely not...

At the present time, and this will likely not change, there is no need for my stoker to have brake control. Her task is based on navigation and power output, along with having fun.

BTW, as good...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-17-13, 03:38 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

Yes you might pull the brake blocks closer to...

Yes you might pull the brake blocks closer to compensate, but the hydraulic ratios will be fairly poor. I too have run Magura rim brakes both on singles and tandems. It may work for you and your...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-13, 08:21 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

The carbon arm does not look to be made from...

The carbon arm does not look to be made from woven carbon fibre, rather it appears to me molded using discontinuous fibres. Not sure what the matrix is but would not be surprised to find out it was...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-25-13, 02:42 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,971
Posted By PMK

From experience, the 160mm style caliper perch,...

From experience, the 160mm style caliper perch, chainstay mounted is best in many ways. There is less weight, there is less lateral flex, chainstays are stronger than a dropout. All except the less...
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