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Forum: Tandem Cycling

10-15-13, 05:41 PM

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TRP Spyre mechanical brake = bee's knees?

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Posted By SaddleSoar

I can't imagine anybody "endo"ing a tandem...

I can't imagine anybody "endo"ing a tandem regardless of what type front brake they have - even if the stoker is full of hot air! :)

Forum: Tandem Cycling

10-08-13, 05:26 PM

Replies: 444

TRP Spyre mechanical brake = bee's knees?

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Posted By SaddleSoar

Also strange, is that the arm didn't even crack...

Also strange, is that the arm didn't even crack from the corner of the hex, which would be an inherent stress concentration. It cracked right in the middle of the flat.

Forum: Tandem Cycling

10-08-13, 01:34 PM

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TRP Spyre mechanical brake = bee's knees?

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Posted By SaddleSoar

Damn Ritter, I'm glad to hear that you made it to...

Damn Ritter, I'm glad to hear that you made it to a (relatively) safe stop! That looks like a recall worthy failure. I trust that you've been in touch with TRP regarding this. How is the already...

Forum: Tandem Cycling

08-14-13, 10:38 PM

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TRP Spyre mechanical brake = bee's knees?

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Posted By SaddleSoar

So what is the quantitative difference in the...

So what is the quantitative difference in the cable pulls of the Shimano versus the Campy brifters? I've heard claims on both sides, but never seen any data from the mfgs or any third party.

Forum: Tandem Cycling

08-10-13, 04:13 PM

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TRP Spyre mechanical brake = bee's knees?

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Posted By SaddleSoar

We've flatted on Mt Umunhum before, back when...

We've flatted on Mt Umunhum before, back when using 26" rims with cantis, and boy that Velocity rim was HOT! A 10% grade doesn't do it justice as there are stretches at up to 18%. Throw in the road...

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