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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

For my rear Spyre, I just got a set of Jagwire...

For my rear Spyre, I just got a set of Jagwire DCA016 : Mountain Sport (http://jagwire.com/products/v/shimano) brake pads, as they were recommended by the LBS. Whoa, Nellie, these seem to add real...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-05-14, 05:38 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

I did some research on the Weight Weenie forum,...

I did some research on the Weight Weenie forum, asking which brake cable housing had the least compression. The consensus was Nokons. So, I used Nokons and the Spyre has been very tight.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-24-13, 11:07 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

I wonder if those returning the carbon-armed...

I wonder if those returning the carbon-armed Spyre SLC on recall are going to get Spyre SLC's back, or whether this one recall will just happen to provide cover for the discontinuation of the SLC...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-15-13, 10:58 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Am I complaining about the failure? I switched...

Am I complaining about the failure? I switched out the cracked carbon-armed SLC for the aluminum-armed Spyre, and blamed myself for not realizing that carbon isn't what you want to have on a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-14-13, 12:11 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

The really nice thing about the Spyre has been...

The really nice thing about the Spyre has been that I've been able to dispense with the BPB. Even with the Campy levers there is engagement within just a centimeter or so of lever pull. As the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-10-13, 07:08 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

More info and detail from Cyclocross Magazine. ...

More info and detail from Cyclocross Magazine. The article states that a report has been filed with CPSC, however, said report is not yet available at the CPSC website (http://www.cpsc.gov/en/). ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-10-13, 12:44 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1497858_10152325831038265_1031825241_o.jpg


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Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-07-13, 02:59 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

I wonder if TRP considers descending tandems to...

I wonder if TRP considers descending tandems to be a sort of lab?

I've been expecting a recall of the SLC version, what with our experience, but not the standard aluminum armed Spyre.

If the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-04-13, 01:46 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

A new review of the TRP Spyre at Bike Radar ...

A new review of the TRP Spyre at Bike Radar


TRP Spyre mechanical disc brake | $79.99...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-16-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Side note? That is tandem forum headline news! ...

Side note? That is tandem forum headline news! I am surprised that the word triple is even mentioned at Interbike, save for sotto voice.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-15-13, 09:51 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Good points, but I'm using an ENVE 2.0 fork to...

Good points, but I'm using an ENVE 2.0 fork to which all this applies and I am well pleased. No one to my knowledge has had any problems with the ENVE 2.0 fork on a tandem. But this thread is about...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-14-13, 10:56 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Oh, the OP did make a poor decision, choosing the...

Oh, the OP did make a poor decision, choosing the Spyre SLC with a carbon arm rather than the aluminum arm. I just didn't think of the heat effect on the carbon. The idea came to me while hurtling...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-13, 04:09 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Note as well that around the nut the carbon...

Note as well that around the nut the carbon appears degraded and extruded onto the nut surface. I am wondering whether this is a thermal degradation. The brakes had not gotten especially hot this...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

I just got the pic back this morning, and have...

I just got the pic back this morning, and have been at work, and haven't had a chance to do these things.

Here is the point on Google Street view of where I realized the rear brake wasn't...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-08-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Our Spyre SLC failed on us descending Montebello...

Our Spyre SLC failed on us descending Montebello on Saturday (http://app.strava.com/activities/87135594). They started working and then suddenly, weren't working. This was unfortunate as in all...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-02-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Yay, now we know, the Hope Vented won't fit in a...

Yay, now we know, the Hope Vented won't fit in a Spyre. But will it fit in a HY/RD?

Speaking of frequent adjustments, I've noted with my Spyre that I will start out a ride with great brake feel...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Have you yet determined if the Spyre accommodates...

Have you yet determined if the Spyre accommodates the Hope Vented Rotor? Everyone wants to know (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/908561-Shimano-Ice-Rotor?p=15988280&viewfull=1#post15988280)!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-13, 11:17 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Road CC gushes about the TRP Spyre...

Road CC gushes about the TRP Spyre (http://road.cc/content/review/90569-trp-spyre-mechanical-disc-brake). Gives it 5.5/6 stars. I liked my Spyre even before this review!


TRP Spyre mechanical...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-14-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Aye, there's the rub, or rather the lack of rub. ...

Aye, there's the rub, or rather the lack of rub. With Campy shifters, the throw was inadequate for BB7, and required a brake booster. The TRP Spyre has been much better, and I am obtaining...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Excellent point. Hope has three types of rotors....

Excellent point. Hope has three types of rotors.

http://www.hopetech.com/webtop/modules/_repository/images/ROTORS.JPG

According to Hope's terminolgy, these are from Left to Right, Fixed,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-13, 03:39 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

There are several lessons here: The...

There are several lessons here:

The descents melting the IceTech rotors are very rigorous. Such as your prolonged 15% grade, these long twisty alpine (as in The Alps) descents are more common in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-01-13, 12:05 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

TRP sells the Spyre with a rotor, which isn't 203...

TRP sells the Spyre with a rotor, which isn't 203 mm (see, they aren't thinking of tandems). So, they delete the rotor and sell for a lesser price, or throw in something else, such as a set of pads....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-31-13, 05:49 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

We've got a couple of rides in now...

We've got a couple of rides in now (http://app.strava.com/activities/71177809) with the TRP Spyre SLC, including a moderate descent this morning.

And it is :thumb::thumb: two thumbs up for both...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-30-13, 05:04 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

A possible solution for this overheating/melting...

A possible solution for this overheating/melting is the RT99 finned rotor, however it is not yet supplied in a 6 bolt.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-30-13, 12:07 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Have installed my TRP Spyre SLC, and will use it...

Have installed my TRP Spyre SLC, and will use it in anger for the first time tomorrow.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/9399219330_23950b8952_c.jpg

It looks much cleaner than the BB7. No...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-25-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

So, what do you think? On a table smooth road...

So, what do you think? On a table smooth road there might be a slight increase in rolling resistance, but the real world is more like that dang cheap seal on Skyline...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-13, 11:17 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

A review from the Commuting forum of the TRP...

A review from the Commuting forum of the TRP HY/RD

Review: TRP HY/RD brakes (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/900337-Review-TRP-HY-RD-brakes)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Yeah, but your actual temperature data logs will...

Yeah, but your actual temperature data logs will feature forced convection (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_convection) to a greater degree than any other cyclist...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-13, 11:23 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Wow, your Strava link speaks volumes ...

Wow, your Strava link speaks volumes (http://app.strava.com/activities/56730925#1042412695)about BB7 confidence, because instead of your usual 1st out of XXXX on the descent, it is 61 out of 113. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-22-13, 06:50 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Gee, I had thought the comment was about the...

Gee, I had thought the comment was about the Kettle rotor too. I was thinking it was bad enough to have taken the early adopter hit on the carbon rotor, but then to be scolded about it! ;)

At...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-20-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

This is exactly what I ordered: Shimano Disc...

This is exactly what I ordered:

Shimano Disc Brake Rotor RT-86 6-Bolt 203mm (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ZTLJJ4/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

(When you order bike stuff...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-10-13, 11:09 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Well, I took an early adopter one for the team...

Well, I took an early adopter one for the team with the Kettle SiCCC-SFL Rotor (https://www.buykettlecycles.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=10103). It is light, and it looks nice.
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-13, 11:45 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

The TRP Spyre...

The TRP Spyre (http://www.trpbrakes.com/category.php?productid=1199&catid=206&subcat=0), and Spyre SLC (http://www.trpbrakes.com/category.php?productid=1200&catid=206) are now listed (but 'Out of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-25-13, 04:13 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

This is a very informative post. If you could...

This is a very informative post. If you could post pics of the rear triangles of these, it would make it even more so.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

The need for a 30 gram ISO bracket adapter is...

The need for a 30 gram ISO bracket adapter is weight weenie buzz kill. The way Calfee has the disc brake drop out and mount seems like an inelegant and unparsimonious afterthought. There is the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-13, 01:53 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Yeah, the new lighter version BB7 SL isn't that...

Yeah, the new lighter version BB7 SL isn't that exciting, because its mainly just Ti bolts. The new standard TRP Spyre weighs about the same as ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-20-13, 12:11 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

When I saw the mention of increased clearance...

When I saw the mention of increased clearance with the dual action TRP Spyre, I had thought of the Hope Ventilated Rotor...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-19-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

Posts on BikeRadar...

Posts on BikeRadar (http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/02/08/on-the-scale-trps-new-hyrd-and-spyre-road-disc-brakes/) are informative.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-18-13, 04:56 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 144,980
Posted By Ritterview

TRP Spyre mechanical brake = bee's knees?

I had posted previously (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/875320-Hope-Vented-Rotor-Bengal-Caliper?p=15330233&viewfull=1#post15330233) about the TRP Spyre mechanical disc brake.
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