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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-13-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Do you have them installed with good compression...

Do you have them installed with good compression less housing?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-27-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Thanks, you could be right. I can only use my...

Thanks, you could be right. I can only use my Hy/Rd calipers on my single because our current tandem frame is limited to rim brakes. My calipers were not upgraded to the new reservoir seal, they...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-26-14, 08:26 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Have you tried the improved hy/Rd caliperst...

Have you tried the improved hy/Rd caliperst though? These are a generation or two ahead of the bb7 in my opinion and no need to worry about hydraulic cables and special levers.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-24-14, 09:13 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

I believe the hy/Rd is not yet certified for...

I believe the hy/Rd is not yet certified for tandem use officially but some are using it successfully regardless, but not within anufacturer rated limits. Use this way at your own risk and check trp...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

This problem was not unique to tandems. My...

This problem was not unique to tandems. My single bike and many others had same problem. The problem seemed to be even more than the spring as it required redesign of some internals to truly fix...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-14, 09:30 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

I think you just have to order from top directly...

I think you just have to order from top directly to be sure you get new stock. Talk to the rep direct
Tay to be sure. I am loving them more and more every day I ride.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-14, 07:42 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Yes sorry if there was confusion. I have the...

Yes sorry if there was confusion. I have the hy/rds on a single bike. I have used bb7 calipers on both single and tandem. I can tell you that comparing bb7 vs hy/rd on a single bike shows an...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

The problem is fixed these are outstanding brakes...

The problem is fixed these are outstanding brakes that self adjust properly now. What sort of update are you looking g for?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-14, 07:43 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

The problem I had (many of us) is that the...

The problem I had (many of us) is that the calipers did not adjust for wear at all. Your only option was to replace pads with 90% life left, or to take up slack by adjusting the caliper arm to be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

I live in Pittsburgh. I ride up and down steep...

I live in Pittsburgh. I ride up and down steep windy hills all day every day. Many, many hills that I build to 30+ MPH speed and have a stop at the bottom to avoid crossing a busy road - every day....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Hey folks, I have to tell you, TRP replaced my...

Hey folks, I have to tell you, TRP replaced my Hy/RD original calipers with new ones and the new ones are incredible. Slick as full hydrauilic but simpler, liner progression of brake force, smooth...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-05-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Hey all, TRP offered to replace the gaskets on my...

Hey all, TRP offered to replace the gaskets on my Hy/Rd calipers so I sent them back a week or so ago. I just got them back but instead of reworking they sent me a new set of calipers for no charge!...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-06-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

I wish they would recall my original Hy/Rd...

I wish they would recall my original Hy/Rd calipers. They were great new but never adjusted for wear and there is no manual option to adjust. Really an expensive bummer...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Is there a fix? I have tried several times to...

Is there a fix? I have tried several times to manually pull back the levers, but there just does not seem to be any additional return room to open the brake arm after the lever is released. I have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

I cannot tell you why they are better, and other...

I cannot tell you why they are better, and other brakes certainly do work, but the Hy/Rds (when adjusted) are really superior to BB7s for feel and especially power and fade resistance.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-06-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

I have a set of the Hy/Rds on a single Co-Motion...

I have a set of the Hy/Rds on a single Co-Motion touring bike and I can tell you why - WOW!!! They are so powerful and have unbelievable modulation and NEVER fade... They are amazing. Now if I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-31-13, 10:18 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

No booster, Running 9 speed STI levers. I did...

No booster, Running 9 speed STI levers. I did find that to have no disc rub we had to set up so 2/3 of lever traveled before brakes bit, then they came on really fast to full force. Now that the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-31-13, 10:09 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Yeah, I have been thinking about this. A smaller...

Yeah, I have been thinking about this. A smaller rear might help balance it out. I like the bigger rotors for a bigger heat sink, but I may have to drop a size in rear and try it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-13, 06:46 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

Well, I have a few hundred miles on my Hy/Rd...

Well, I have a few hundred miles on my Hy/Rd calipers now and my impression is a little mixed. They are unbelievably smooth and powerful, but that power seems to come at a cost. There is not much...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-09-13, 07:33 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

I just installed the HY/RD calipers on a single...

I just installed the HY/RD calipers on a single touring bike (commotion),. All I can say is WOW. And I was always happy with BB7s too. These are smooth as silk and stop like a Porsche with a very...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,441
Posted By dwmckee

With the extra moving parts of two cylinders I...

With the extra moving parts of two cylinders I was wondering if the Spyre was any more prone to squeal or chatter? Have any of you early adopters been able to gauge how quiet they are compared to a...
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