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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-15-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Another simple solution that can resolve this...

Another simple solution that can resolve this issue is to modify the plastic magnet mount that comes with the Garmin. You can gain a couple millimeters by simply peeling off the thick rubber backing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-15-13, 09:28 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Find a shop that doesn't have their head up their...

Find a shop that doesn't have their head up their wazoo.
As far as the Gates timing ring compatibility with cranks, any 130BCD 5-arm crank/spider should work. That said, I'm sure you can find...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-14-13, 06:34 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Check your numbers again. It has been reported in...

Check your numbers again. It has been reported in this forum many times that the CDC system was 295g. When I first received that system it weighed the same, so AFAIK it is valid.
Gates sync belt...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Meanwhile, go reference the tip I posted about...

Meanwhile, go reference the tip I posted about flipping the chainring bolts around so that the nut/sleave holds the gates ring in place. Or, get a set of longer nuts/sleaves that will go through the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Comparing apples to apples (ie: same frame, fork...

Comparing apples to apples (ie: same frame, fork specs and components) but with left vs right side, would be the only relevant test. Otherwise claimed differences are likely coincidental. Based on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

This inside vs outside timing debate is mostly...

This inside vs outside timing debate is mostly not specific to belt drive.

I think this is a key point... you are comparing the feel of your previous Pakata to the Vr2 with a much beefier 1.5"...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Thing is, I haven't noticed any flex in our 2013...

Thing is, I haven't noticed any flex in our 2013 S&S Tetra frame/fork combo whatsoever... anywhere. That says a lot, because I've had one gripe or another about the flex in every previous frame we've...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

I had a "senior moment", ie: goofed. The 25mm...

I had a "senior moment", ie: goofed. The 25mm measurement stuck in my head as a quick alignment number I used by placing a ruler butted against each seat tube and out to the belt middle, plus the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

While #3 may be true about the rings, the groove...

While #3 may be true about the rings, the groove in the CenterTrack belt may be more of a problem in very mucky conditions as the groove can accumulate dirt & small pebbles. Not really a concern for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-12-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Thanks for reminding me, I forgot to post that...

Thanks for reminding me, I forgot to post that measurement. FWIW, ours is now at 44mm 25mm from center, but still the normal/opposite side of the drive setup... blah, blah...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-11-13, 09:56 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Re: Inner ring mounting On the 2013 Tetra, I...

Re: Inner ring mounting

On the 2013 Tetra, I was able to install the rear CDX ring on the inside of our Ultegra R603 timing side spider, leaving approx 2mm clearance from the belt to the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-13-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Received the CenterTrack parts from...

Received the CenterTrack parts from PrecisionTandem (Mark). I did err on the free shipping, cost was $230 + shipping.

69T rings. 86gm/ea (x2)
belt: 108gm
---------
Total: 280gm

The matching...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-09-12, 02:37 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Porting over most everything that was on the 2007...

Porting over most everything that was on the 2007 Calfee frame I built up just this last spring. Besides the couplers (and cable-splitters of course) the other most significant unplanned change is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-09-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

ETA for the S&S Tetra is end of Jan/2013. As it...

ETA for the S&S Tetra is end of Jan/2013. As it has dumped snow already, no chance to ride here until maybe April. A trip south in Feb is looking good.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-08-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Attention Christmas shoppers: BLING ALERT ...

Attention Christmas shoppers: BLING ALERT

CenterTrack belt w/69T rings now $230 including shipping at PrecisionTandems.com from Mark who has them in stock.

Concerning preferred eccentrics, Mel...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-30-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

That page does contain some good, basic...

That page does contain some good, basic information. However, comments such as "Use a straightedge at least 28.5” long to verify that the sprockets are in plane." and no description of what to look...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-27-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Likely the Illinois weather is as bad as our N....

Likely the Illinois weather is as bad as our N. Idaho weather these days, meaning little to no white bike riding outdoors. On the other hand, Jacksonville should have little excuse :)

How about...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-15-12, 04:36 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

For visual reference, view the top-down photo...

For visual reference, view the top-down photo from DubT, above in post #58 this thread.

The new CenterTrack CDX sprockets are 11mm wide and sit completely within the edges of the 12mm wide belt,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-15-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

At risk of starting a flame war, gotta respond to...

At risk of starting a flame war, gotta respond to your sig..."EPO all in my veins
Lately things just don’t seem the same
Actin’ funny, but I don’t know why
‘Scuse me while I pass this guy"
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-12, 10:56 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Great! We just try to contribute to progress and...

Great! We just try to contribute to progress and it's not intended as critisism :)

I suspect your new saddle->BB relationship has your seated position further back. This position will increase the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-12, 10:24 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

The last point is something a lot of tandemers...

The last point is something a lot of tandemers overlook... how moving the eccentric orientation directly effects your position over the BB. I have very specific rider/bike position setup measurements...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-12, 09:20 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

To clarify about the Bebops, I think what DubT...

To clarify about the Bebops, I think what DubT means is he bought the cromo then swapped the spindles. see: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=87081

For those with a near...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-05-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Looking forward to your first ride reports, re:...

Looking forward to your first ride reports, re: load noise, tracking, etc.

Photos?

While the CT belt is wider (12mm), the new system is supposed to require less clearance. What is your...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-04-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Available rings: 69T is for current standard...

Available rings:
69T is for current standard 28.5"/724mm bottom tube lengths
74T is for Santana's current bottom tube length of use 27.75"/705mm (ie: their bottom tubes are shorter, requiring a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-04-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

CenterTrack 69T & 74T rings are listed in a few...

CenterTrack 69T & 74T rings are listed in a few places and confirmed by rep the other day. No size diffs from 2011 offerings from Gates. One such source:...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-02-12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

Something like 72cm (28 5/16"). Falls between the...

Something like 72cm (28 5/16"). Falls between the 69 and 74 tooth rings (ie: 71T). When I tried the previous Gates system the belt was quite loose in spite of the eccentric being in the most forward...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-02-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

FWIW, I just called Gates to inquire about their...

FWIW, I just called Gates to inquire about their CDX CenterTrack timing ring sizes and confirmed they do not have a 71T, only 69T and 74T (Santana). Unfortunately, my 2007 Calfee (and earlier "gates...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-16-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

In order to achieve sufficient clearance on the...

In order to achieve sufficient clearance on the rear stay with our 2007 Calfee frame, I had to install the rings flipped inside-out (with the shield ring to toward the bottom bracket). This yielded a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-01-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,837
Posted By twocicle

I packed up the older system's 69T rings and...

I packed up the older system's 69T rings and 2000mm belt and returned the items to the stores from whence they came - as "incompatible with our tandem". We never did get our hands on the 71T rings...
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