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Old 07-13-17 | 10:20 AM
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Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike

New Tandem

Got the Co-Motion Java, that we've had on order for awhile now, last night.

Took it on a quick ride with some pavement, some gravel, and some grass ( Golf course in the neighborhood).

Several initial impressions: 1) it's heavy, 43 lbs with bottles and cages; 2) it's a comfortable ride, with steel frame, and 2" tires; 3) 2" tires with a bit of tread give a lot of rolling resistance, 4) it appears to be sufficiently stiff, without a lateral tube.

The bike will get used mostly for gravel grinders, and maybe some light single track.

Looking forward to taking it to the local MTB trails tonight.
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