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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,152
Posted By scycheng

We have 48 holed Rhynolite rims laced to...

We have 48 holed Rhynolite rims laced to Philwoods cassette hub with Sapim single butted spokes. The PW hubs and Sapim spokes are definitely still available. Not so sure about the rim though. Very...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 734
Posted By scycheng

My personal preference is for 2 hard cases. The...

My personal preference is for 2 hard cases. The main downside of using a hardcase for wheels is 700c wheels are a very tight fit into 26x26x10" case. We have since switched to 26" wheels which fits...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-23, 04:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 750
Posted By scycheng

Is it absolutely necessary? Perhaps not. Is it a...

Is it absolutely necessary? Perhaps not. Is it a really good idea from safety perspective, absolutely.

You need a fork that can take about 4X of the amount of force and abuse that a single bike...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-18-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,461
Posted By scycheng

We have done a fair amount of credit card touring...

We have done a fair amount of credit card touring in Provence and surrounding areas. Other than getting on and coming off the plateau, it's not that hilly. I have a cantilever brake in the front and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-08-22, 02:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,745
Posted By scycheng

When I did 3x8 to 2x11 conversion on my Merlin...

When I did 3x8 to 2x11 conversion on my Merlin road bike, I needed to replace the chain ring spacers on the Mavic crankset so the chainring spacing is correct for 11S chain and chainring. Vague...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-21, 02:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,460
Posted By scycheng

We do the same. I am captain and water boy. This...

We do the same. I am captain and water boy. This way she remembers to drink when I do so she won't get dehydrated.

The only time she reaches for her bottles is when we swap bottles if I run out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,609
Posted By scycheng

We use Schwalbe Kojak 26x2 on our (touring)...

We use Schwalbe Kojak 26x2 on our (touring) tandem. It's a slick and still in the Schwalbe catalog. On hardpack and dirt roads, it works fine. Not good for loose stuff since there is no tread but I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-21, 05:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,847
Posted By scycheng

I use a Park PRS-6A (something like that) which I...

I use a Park PRS-6A (something like that) which I bought 25+ years ago. No problem with holding the tandem in the air.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-02-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,745
Posted By scycheng

Swaged/butted spoke would make a more durable...

Swaged/butted spoke would make a more durable wheel. We use 2.0-1.7 (I think - a long way from the tandem right now) spokes on our 26" wheel. Butted spokes are less likely to break.

About 10-15...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-02-20, 01:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,745
Posted By scycheng

I get a 404 so something might be wrong with the...

I get a 404 so something might be wrong with the URL.

I had written a longer comment but it disappeared when I tried to submit it so an abbreviated version

Don't go cheap on wheels. This is...
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