Thread: 11 speed chain on tandems?
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Old 05-13-20 | 07:40 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

We’ve got 11 speed on our Calfee. We’re a bigger (340 pounds) relatively strong (Cat 3 racing category) team and have had no trouble with the chain. Mileage appears to be about the same as10 speed.

As for packing the bike, our tandem doesn’t have couplers, but on my single bike with S&S, and packing our tandem in its case, I just take the rear derailleur off from the hanger, I don’t remove the chain, just pad the chain stays to avoid rubbing. Haven’t had any problems.
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