Is this the place we want to be? ;-)
11-30-14, 10:10 AM
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Is this the place we want to be? ;-)
It's All about the base (Base meaning foundation) ;-)
This is our intro but we can talk ALL day ;-)
OK here we are. Richard & Kathy
Why did we join a bicycle forum?
It's all about the BASE ;-) We purchased a Tandem and want to learn everything we need to know.
We have way to much to tell in this post.
Riding as adults since 2002
Richard Battles 67 / Giant TRC Carbon
Kathy Storin 64 / Specialized Ruby
September of 2014 purchased Cannondale T2 Tandem
Owners of RKA motorcycle luggage for 30 years RKA Home Page
Thinking of bicycle luggage ;-)
Where are you from? Windsor CA.
What do you ride? See above
How long have you been riding? See above
Anything else we should know about you?
To much to say right now.
Tell us everything you know about tandems!
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Richard & Kathy
This is our intro but we can talk ALL day ;-)
OK here we are. Richard & Kathy
Why did we join a bicycle forum?
It's all about the BASE ;-) We purchased a Tandem and want to learn everything we need to know.
We have way to much to tell in this post.
Riding as adults since 2002
Richard Battles 67 / Giant TRC Carbon
Kathy Storin 64 / Specialized Ruby
September of 2014 purchased Cannondale T2 Tandem
Owners of RKA motorcycle luggage for 30 years RKA Home Page
Thinking of bicycle luggage ;-)
Where are you from? Windsor CA.
What do you ride? See above
How long have you been riding? See above
Anything else we should know about you?
To much to say right now.
Tell us everything you know about tandems!
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Richard & Kathy
11-30-14, 12:27 PM
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Welcome. I've got a RKA in-charge tank bag on my ST1300. A good book for new tandem riders is "The Tandem Scoop" Out of print but available used on Amazon.
11-30-14, 02:36 PM
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Welcome!
You also qualify to visit the Fifty Plus (50+) forum.
Have you put very many miles on the C-dale?
How do you like the disc brakes?
You also qualify to visit the Fifty Plus (50+) forum.
Have you put very many miles on the C-dale?
How do you like the disc brakes?
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12-01-14, 10:25 AM
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12-01-14, 10:34 AM
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358 miles so far.We do have other bicycles ;-)
We have had it since September and in November we did not even ride our solo bikes ;-)
Kathy is LOVING it so far and the DISC brakes are FAB.
We considered used but the price was fantastic although not top of the line running gear, we already bend the 39 on the crank .... HUH? ...
BUT that was a good thing as we replaced it with a 42 and that is where we stay now most of the time.
The real deal was it came OEM with Gaterskins!!!
R&K
We have had it since September and in November we did not even ride our solo bikes ;-)
Kathy is LOVING it so far and the DISC brakes are FAB.
We considered used but the price was fantastic although not top of the line running gear, we already bend the 39 on the crank .... HUH? ...
BUT that was a good thing as we replaced it with a 42 and that is where we stay now most of the time.
The real deal was it came OEM with Gaterskins!!!
R&K
12-01-14, 10:37 AM
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Hi DCwom,
THANKS for the advice.
We understand about search and we will use that.
BUT what about the secret stuff we do not know about to ask about? ;-)
THANKS for the advice.
We understand about search and we will use that.
BUT what about the secret stuff we do not know about to ask about? ;-)
12-01-14, 03:22 PM
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Did you know that the stoker is never at fault?
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https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...dem-rides.html
If there are things in there which you're not sure about ... need more clarification ... we'll be happy to help.
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12-02-14, 01:26 PM
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Thanks!!!!
Great Thanks a lot we will roam .;-)
You might start with this thread ... it has some of that 'secret stuff' in it ...
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...dem-rides.html
If there are things in there which you're not sure about ... need more clarification ... we'll be happy to help.
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...dem-rides.html
If there are things in there which you're not sure about ... need more clarification ... we'll be happy to help.
12-12-14, 04:34 PM
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Been riding tandems for over 240,000 miles since 1974 . . . tell you everything we know about tandems??? Got to be kidding!
At ages 82 and 79 we still ride regularly.
This forum is a goldmine of tandem information, sometimes a bit biased, but certainly stuff you can use.
Most of all: enjoy the ride TWOgether!
At ages 82 and 79 we still ride regularly.
This forum is a goldmine of tandem information, sometimes a bit biased, but certainly stuff you can use.
Most of all: enjoy the ride TWOgether!
12-25-14, 08:55 AM
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Been riding tandems for over 240,000 miles since 1974 . . . tell you everything we know about tandems??? Got to be kidding!
At ages 82 and 79 we still ride regularly.
This forum is a goldmine of tandem information, sometimes a bit biased, but certainly stuff you can use.
Most of all: enjoy the ride TWOgether!
At ages 82 and 79 we still ride regularly.
This forum is a goldmine of tandem information, sometimes a bit biased, but certainly stuff you can use.
Most of all: enjoy the ride TWOgether!
The beauty of tandeming is that it allows certain individuals to have experiences they otherwise could not have. My friend is handicapped and can't ride by himself, together we have great fellowship on the road and some fun exercise.
For those wanting to save money on a great old skool tandem, the Schwinn Duosport is very solid and can be aquired for nearly a song. My friend said there is absolutely no need to buy Anything better, so he is teaching me contentment.
