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05-23-16, 09:59 AM
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05-23-16, 10:01 AM
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05-23-16, 10:03 AM
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I saw that on facebook. I don't think it's a real bike, though. There's no chain from the captain to the stoker... Also, the seats don't seem adjustable at all.
My guess is that it's just a mockup/concept bike.
Edit: Also, is it just me, or are the stoker's cranks not 180 degrees apart?
My guess is that it's just a mockup/concept bike.
Edit: Also, is it just me, or are the stoker's cranks not 180 degrees apart?
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05-23-16, 10:05 AM
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There are various crank position schemes. I haven't seen very many out of phase cranks at exactly 180º. Even in phase cranks are often a couple teeth out of phase to keep from hitting the stoker crank on the pavement when cranking out of a corner. Many years ago, my wife and I did some tandem racing and she was timed ever so slightly ahead to allow more aggressive cornering in crits.
05-23-16, 10:06 AM
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05-23-16, 10:06 AM
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05-23-16, 10:07 AM
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05-23-16, 10:07 AM
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05-23-16, 10:11 AM
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Also, now that I've been staring at it too long, it really bothers me to see an aluminium brake track on disc brake wheels.
Edit: That and those hubs make me want to vomit.
Edit: That and those hubs make me want to vomit.
05-23-16, 10:14 AM
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And, I don't think those rims were ever considered to be that aero.
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05-23-16, 10:27 AM
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The tandem wheels? They are a hybrid of SRAM rims to Roval hubs. I have no idea why anybody would do that or think they need discs on a speed machine designed for the flats.
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05-23-16, 10:29 AM
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05-23-16, 10:29 AM
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Vain, But Lacking Talent
I've seen that one around the internet a few times. It seems like a basically good concept with some of the poorest execution possible.
05-23-16, 10:31 AM
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From a BF member, Filament, a real frame that is being used for time trialing:
FilamentAeroTandem2 by Craddock Cycles, on Flickr
Link to his thread in the Tandem forum: https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...on-tandem.html
FilamentAeroTandem2 by Craddock Cycles, on FlickrLink to his thread in the Tandem forum: https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...on-tandem.html
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05-23-16, 10:33 AM
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I was sarcastical. They're awful looking wheels. Wasn't there a thread here a few years ago where someone went nuts over how much faster they were on their S80s and everyone attacked him for the claim? I remember those wheels being a running gag for a while, maybe that was (gasp) the RBR forum.
05-23-16, 10:38 AM
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I was sarcastical. They're awful looking wheels. Wasn't there a thread here a few years ago where someone went nuts over how much faster they were on their S80s and everyone attacked him for the claim? I remember those wheels being a running gag for a while, maybe that was (gasp) the RBR forum.
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05-23-16, 11:26 AM
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What disturbs me is my modest potbelly highlighted unflatteringly by the white shirt. Too many simple carbs.
I wonder if I can bike that off?
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05-23-16, 11:34 AM
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From a BF member, Filament, a real frame that is being used for time trialing:
FilamentAeroTandem2 by Craddock Cycles, on Flickr
Link to his thread in the Tandem forum: https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...on-tandem.html
FilamentAeroTandem2 by Craddock Cycles, on FlickrLink to his thread in the Tandem forum: https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...on-tandem.html
I didn't even notice them at first, but now that I went back and looked again, wow! I'm not sure what else is left to say about them.
I guess you can get really hurt doing anything on two wheels, motor or no motor involved, right? I'm wearing a helmet now at least, and eventually I'll upgrade to a 'great' helmet.
05-23-16, 11:43 AM
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I do centuries or close, twice a week. And almost that much in the winter too. My potbelly only gets smaller when I reduce calories. On one century I ate what I thought I should, the next day I gained three lbs !!! Really. More than once.
05-23-16, 11:45 AM
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$40k salary, 2% commission, wear and tear on my own vehicle with only gas & oil change as coverage... maybe you will see me back at school for engineering. HA.
I had a case of the Mondays, now I'm just sad, oh boy.
I had a case of the Mondays, now I'm just sad, oh boy.