Custom tandem builders
08-21-14, 12:15 PM
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I prefer to invest in a purchase that has a long term mfr record to back it up. I am a bit uneasy with newcomers that could change their mind about expensive production for niche markets. Calfee is one of the long time builders that has a great record of quality and customer support.
With internet search engines readily at hand, it is something of a chuckle to read a question asking if Calfee has been working with carbon for long. He made 18 carbon frames ordered by Greg LeMond, for Team Z (per Ritterview's post #41 above). That Greg loved these bikes says a lot.
Here's a white paper from one of the industries most respected builders discussing some of the pros & cons of various materials:
https://calfeedesign.com/tech-papers/...l-white-paper/
With internet search engines readily at hand, it is something of a chuckle to read a question asking if Calfee has been working with carbon for long. He made 18 carbon frames ordered by Greg LeMond, for Team Z (per Ritterview's post #41 above). That Greg loved these bikes says a lot.
Here's a white paper from one of the industries most respected builders discussing some of the pros & cons of various materials:
https://calfeedesign.com/tech-papers/...l-white-paper/
08-21-14, 01:51 PM
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I prefer to invest in a purchase that has a long term mfr record to back it up. I am a bit uneasy with newcomers that could change their mind about expensive production for niche markets. Calfee is one of the long time builders that has a great record of quality and customer support.
With internet search engines readily at hand, it is something of a chuckle to read a question asking if Calfee has been working with carbon for long. He made 18 carbon frames ordered by Greg LeMond, for Team Z (per Ritterview's post #41 above). That Greg loved these bikes says a lot.
Here's a white paper from one of the industries most respected builders discussing some of the pros & cons of various materials:
https://calfeedesign.com/tech-papers/...l-white-paper/
With internet search engines readily at hand, it is something of a chuckle to read a question asking if Calfee has been working with carbon for long. He made 18 carbon frames ordered by Greg LeMond, for Team Z (per Ritterview's post #41 above). That Greg loved these bikes says a lot.
Here's a white paper from one of the industries most respected builders discussing some of the pros & cons of various materials:
https://calfeedesign.com/tech-papers/...l-white-paper/
08-21-14, 02:39 PM
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08-21-14, 05:16 PM
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To set the record straight, you asked that question about Calfee instead of taking just a minute to do any research. Since you asked, apparently you did care.
08-22-14, 12:42 PM
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While I appreciate your attempt to "set the record straight", you didn't quite get it right. Yes I was curious, so I did care, but as I said previously, not enough to do a search.
Ritterview's succinct helpful response with a picture of a Lemond bike and Greg racing was very effective, useful and far more enjoyable than reading a wiki page or Calfee's website. In contrast your comment passing judgement on a fellow forum participant's question really isn't useful to anyone.
08-22-14, 01:25 PM
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twocycle - I'm afraid that I am not clever enough to be coy, but it appears that you are easily amused, which is a good thing, really.
While I appreciate your attempt to "set the record straight", you didn't quite get it right. Yes I was curious, so I did care, but as I said previously, not enough to do a search.
Ritterview's succinct helpful response with a picture of a Lemond bike and Greg racing was very effective, useful and far more enjoyable than reading a wiki page or Calfee's website. In contrast your comment passing judgement on a fellow forum participant's question really isn't useful to anyone.
While I appreciate your attempt to "set the record straight", you didn't quite get it right. Yes I was curious, so I did care, but as I said previously, not enough to do a search.
Ritterview's succinct helpful response with a picture of a Lemond bike and Greg racing was very effective, useful and far more enjoyable than reading a wiki page or Calfee's website. In contrast your comment passing judgement on a fellow forum participant's question really isn't useful to anyone.
Cheers.
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08-22-14, 01:46 PM
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I'm not sure that you would get it anyway, so I'll pass on the notion of sending you an alert. In a thread discussing bike builders and with people some making general statements that a builder has been at it "a long time" some may find it useful for the thread to include some relevant info. You on the other hand seem prefer that each person look it up. That's all well and good but you may have to get used to other people taking a different approach than you do.
08-22-14, 01:51 PM
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So you care enough to look at my history? Should I be flattered or concerned? Sorry that I can't reciprocate but I have no interest in learning any more about you - I think I understand you quite well.
08-22-14, 02:49 PM
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Hey guys, check out this cool pic! 
From Henry Abel's FB. (is Henry on the tandem forum?) Those Calfee's can fly!
I didn't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but sometimes its better to move on.
From Henry Abel's FB. (is Henry on the tandem forum?) Those Calfee's can fly!I didn't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but sometimes its better to move on.
08-22-14, 03:07 PM
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Hey guys, check out this cool pic! From Henry Abel's FB. (is Henry on the tandem forum?) Those Calfee's can fly!
I didn't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but sometimes its better to move on.
From Henry Abel's FB. (is Henry on the tandem forum?) Those Calfee's can fly!I didn't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but sometimes its better to move on.
08-22-14, 05:40 PM
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Hey guys, check out this cool pic! From Henry Abel's FB. (is Henry on the tandem forum?) Those Calfee's can fly!
I didn't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but sometimes its better to move on.
From Henry Abel's FB. (is Henry on the tandem forum?) Those Calfee's can fly!I didn't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but sometimes its better to move on.
08-22-14, 11:28 PM
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Hey guys, check out this cool pic! From Henry Abel's FB. (is Henry on the tandem forum?) Those Calfee's can fly!
I didn't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but sometimes its better to move on.
From Henry Abel's FB. (is Henry on the tandem forum?) Those Calfee's can fly!I didn't mean to hijack the thread or anything, but sometimes its better to move on.
08-22-14, 11:51 PM
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Now if you are really interested in flying, here is a tandem airbike for about the price of a Calfee :
ISON Tandem AirBike Builder's Log -- Southern airplane tour
Actually, a little cheaper:
JLA Pricelist 2012
ISON Tandem AirBike Builder's Log -- Southern airplane tour
Actually, a little cheaper:
JLA Pricelist 2012
08-23-14, 02:03 AM
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Now if you are really interested in flying, here is a tandem airbike for about the price of a Calfee :
ISON Tandem AirBike Builder's Log -- Southern airplane tour
Actually, a little cheaper:
JLA Pricelist 2012
ISON Tandem AirBike Builder's Log -- Southern airplane tour
Actually, a little cheaper:
JLA Pricelist 2012
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