Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I think taking our tandem on elevators is quite easy. Can't have a rear fender on is all. Stand it on the rear wheel as you roll it in. Low headroom elevators will require you to turn the front wheel 90°. Coupled tandems don't come apart or go back together quickly. Basement storage sounds good. Lock it securely. You can leave the locks behind.
Good to know about the elevator.
As to the garage with bike storage I have attached a picture I took earlier... you may see why I feel uncomfortable with the prospect.
Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
A nice clean tandem makes decent wall art. I know several people who hang their bikes in their living space.
I always do love the look of a good cycle.
Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
Looks good. If they have space for recumbents you should be good to go. I'm so spoiled to have garage space right downstairs. Four blocks to get to any of my bikes would seem like a real burden.
I talked to the bike shop that rents secured storage. I was told that they were not meant for tandems. That being stated I was informed that there was currently a recumbent being stored there and in the past someone had stored a tandem there. Apparently there are few ends where they can be stored (if available). I know it would be a few blocks, but that is not a bad walk and the bicycle would be stored where there is direct access to a nice trail (no downtown madness) and there would be bike shop in the same building for the occasional tune up (as my mechanical prowess is lacking).
Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
Thanks for the correction and that link is helpful.
Originally Posted by
Paul J
We have taken our tandem up to many hotel rooms so you would probably be ok with that and making it "art" in the hallway would be urban cool! :-)
That is my other though. I am kicking myself too. Yesterday morning my wife and I went to the apartment to get measurements for everything. I got every measurement except the hallway... because of course I would not need that!
However if the blueprint I have is too scale considering my other measurements I think it could be done
Hmmmm... anyways either ways when we move we can see about the elevator logistics and if not I think I could store it at the union Depot for a small fee.
Any direction on what I should hunt for? (I will look for some threads as to this and if there any that come to mind feel free to post links). I don't imagine we would be going off the trail too much. One of those tandems that breaks apart might come in handy as my wife and I currently cruising a small honda civic. Price is negotiable as I know a good cycle with proper care lasts a long time and lots of riding. Perhaps I can take a look at my fathers T Parsons (I know it needs a little work to be ship shape), but it is a pretty solid bike. If I remember correctly it was my grandparents (my grandfather had several bikeshops out in CA). Perhaps we could even buy that or borrow it while we are on the hunt.
Thanks for all the replies it has been most helpful.
Matt