[QUOTE=Retro Grouch;12507708]
Originally Posted by
mchell
I've never had ours apart. How long does it take you to either split your bike in two or to reassemble it to ride? I was hopeing to be able to do it in about 20 minutes but I have no way of knowing if that's realistic or not.
I can't do it in 20 minutes and feel confident that I've done it properly. The drive chain can stay on, but the timing chain must come off as the frame splits just forward of the stoker's cranks. (I bag the chain to minimize the inevitable!) Separating the frame is no big deal, but undoing and redoing the cable splitters for the derailleurs and the rear brakes is something which requires both time and patience. It is straight forward, but I find it delicate to do and it has to be done properly or the shifting is off, etc. Then, reinstalling the timing chain and syncing our pedals the way we like them takes a little more time and patience. Closer to 30-35 minutes if everything goes smoothly. A good two-legged kickstand is a blessing. Wet weather, mosquitoes and black flies can make this a weary task! Mike