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03-25-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,537
Posted By mtbcyclist

Like New 2005 Burley Rivazza Tandem for Sale

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/2888638156.html Hate to sell it as its a beautiful bike but it does not get ridden at all.

If you go back in history in this forum you will see my posts...
04-28-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,101
Posted By mtbcyclist

Good points made here. I am going to do some...

Good points made here. I am going to do some research on the web and see what others like it are goiong for. I stopped by the shop where I bought it and asked them how much they would box it up and...
04-27-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,101
Posted By mtbcyclist

Getting a young child on a tandem with no outside help....

I have been thinking about selling my tandem my wife and I bought three years ago as she will never be able to ride again as she has dementia and may not live past a few more years...
02-15-07, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
Posted By mtbcyclist

You may want to look at avid mechanical disc...

You may want to look at avid mechanical disc brakes. VERY easy to adjust and no worries about bleeding the the lines or any of the other issues with hydros. I run avids on my mountain bike and love...
12-12-06, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 991
Posted By mtbcyclist

Pedal like mad and yell wahooo like a mad man (or...

Pedal like mad and yell wahooo like a mad man (or woman). :)

Really though do what ever your stoker wants as that normally bring peace and equalibrium to the ride.
12-12-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,238
Posted By mtbcyclist

I have two sayings: Happy wife=happy...

I have two sayings:

Happy wife=happy husband.
Happy stoker=happy captain

Stoker=wife

(hows that for complex algebra!!! :) )

Consult the stoker on this. Even if she agrees to ditch the...
12-10-06, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By mtbcyclist

This is a very interesting thread. I bought a...

This is a very interesting thread. I bought a tandem before the child was born thinking that we would never have children. I decided to keep the tandem and wondered about stoker kits. Do stoker...
09-25-06, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By mtbcyclist

Oh the jealousy.... if my wife read this thread...

Oh the jealousy.... if my wife read this thread she too would be jealous. I bought a tandem last year after riding my single with Smith and Claude for a year or two on and off at club rides. Heck...
09-22-06, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,939
Posted By mtbcyclist

I have the same setup as Bill G. and it works...

I have the same setup as Bill G. and it works great. I often put a box under the front wheel so I can get the tandem more level when I am working on it. If I use a big enough box, I can remove the...
09-11-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,195
Posted By mtbcyclist

Damn you tamdemgeek!!!! :) :p You beat me by...

Damn you tamdemgeek!!!! :) :p You beat me by one bike!!! I have 5 bikes in the garage and you have six!! Nice setup with the the racks and all. Very sweet. I have a tall celing so I just hang...
09-11-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,927
Posted By mtbcyclist

Truely a sad day.... I can understand getting...

Truely a sad day.... I can understand getting out of the standard bike market becuause there are SO many manufactures of good road and/or mountian bikes. I don't understand getting out of tandems...
08-04-06, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By mtbcyclist

Sweet!!! I used to live about 10 minutes from...

Sweet!!! I used to live about 10 minutes from that place but for some stupid reason never checked it out. Grew up in Carmel (Suburb of Indy for those non Hoosier types), and yet for some real...
08-01-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By mtbcyclist

MGOBEL- Run, run very far away from that dealer. ...

MGOBEL- Run, run very far away from that dealer. He must have a bad relationship with Burley.

I am a proud owner of a 05 Rivazza and could not be happier. It is just as good as or not better...
07-02-06, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,345
Posted By mtbcyclist

Go with the burley. You won't regret it. I...

Go with the burley. You won't regret it. I bought the sport model without the fancy wheels and got the carbon fork as an upgrade. It looks like Burley has done away with the sport model. The...
07-02-06, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By mtbcyclist

You may want to consider a Burley Rivizza. I got...

You may want to consider a Burley Rivizza. I got one last year with a carbon fork and really enjoy it. My wife is NOT a cyclist and I am a 16 year vetran cyclist. She never once complained about a...
06-25-06, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By mtbcyclist

I purchasesd a burley tandem last summer and...

I purchasesd a burley tandem last summer and their backlog was quite signifigant. Took me at least twice as long as I was told originally to get the bike. One hell of a bike though. I love it. I...
06-22-06, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,094
Posted By mtbcyclist

Thanks for the tips. I think this is very...

Thanks for the tips. I think this is very dooable based on another thread talking about riding though Kay park in the mid west on crushed limestone with road bikes.
06-21-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,094
Posted By mtbcyclist

Thinking of coverting a road bike to a cyclocross bike... tire thickness for gravel?

Was thinking about building a cyclocross bike out of an old road frame. The bike would be used to ride on road, and gravel trails. Would be used primarly for commuting. So with that being said I...
06-13-06, 08:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Posted By mtbcyclist

I was out mountian biking with my neighbor and he...

I was out mountian biking with my neighbor and he ran over a squirrel when it ran between his front and rear wheels. Like a mini speed bump. I pulled off the trail and about crapped my pants I was...
05-19-06, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,003
Posted By mtbcyclist

Glad you like the ride. My wife and I have a 05...

Glad you like the ride. My wife and I have a 05 Rivazza sport with a carbon fork. Just the right stiffness. My wife, just like your stoker, has never complained about too stiff of a ride or any...
05-01-06, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By mtbcyclist

Nice ride. Very cool paint job.

Nice ride. Very cool paint job.
03-22-06, 08:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,109
Posted By mtbcyclist

My tandem budies have a newer toyota minni van....

My tandem budies have a newer toyota minni van. It works great for them. They take out the seats though.
03-22-06, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,219
Posted By mtbcyclist

I about crapped my pants when I read that. Too...

I about crapped my pants when I read that. Too darn funny! Glad to hear of your success. I hope to get my kid (who is going to join the world in may) a stoker kit in about 4-5 years.
03-12-06, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By mtbcyclist

Thats cool as heck!! Let us know how your...

Thats cool as heck!! Let us know how your adventure goes with the 18 month. Reason I am curious is next years MS 150 my boy (due end of may) will be about 15 months old and have though about doing...
02-23-06, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,318
Posted By mtbcyclist

Due to fundage I bought a used schwin for 100...

Due to fundage I bought a used schwin for 100 clams. Pretty happy with it. Not a burly but much less expensive too. Well built and light.
02-03-06, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,677
Posted By mtbcyclist

Wow! Thanks for the great review. Just what I...

Wow! Thanks for the great review. Just what I was looking for. :)
02-03-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,677
Posted By mtbcyclist

Thanks. Read that and it was good info. Just...

Thanks. Read that and it was good info. Just wanted to get some info from people who have used one.
02-03-06, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,677
Posted By mtbcyclist

Anybody on a Trek Transit Trailer? Need feedback on it please.

Saw a used one for a great price locally. Used twice and looks brand new. Problem is I know nothing of these trailers and am not sure trek even makes them anymore.

Any help would be...
02-02-06, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By mtbcyclist

Ah yes Fibber.... I stand corrected. LOTS of...

Ah yes Fibber.... I stand corrected. LOTS of good info here. Thanks folks!
02-01-06, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By mtbcyclist

Need help selecting a trailer.

Wife and I bought a burley tandem (Rivazza /w carbon fork) last year (July) and love it (got 600 miles on it). Now we have a problem or a miracle depending on how you look it. Boy due in May, which...
01-31-06, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By mtbcyclist

What trailer to buy?

Wife and I bought a burley tandem (Rivazza /w carbon fork) last year (July) and love it (got 600 miles on it). Now we have a problem or a miracle depending on how you look it. Boy due in May, which...
01-28-06, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,877
Posted By mtbcyclist

Same thing happend to me with an old mountian...

Same thing happend to me with an old mountian bike many years ago. Steel frame and aluminum post that seized up. Lots of WD40 and about 3 hernias later we finally got it. I have NEVER muscled a...
01-28-06, 08:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,564
Posted By mtbcyclist

Agree with others have stated. I would also get...

Agree with others have stated. I would also get the top tube length for captian/stoker as well. I would CAREFULLY inspect the entire frame. If it has had failure in one place it might be suspect...
01-24-06, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,318
Posted By mtbcyclist

Ebay... thats what I am doing. Oh yea, and burley...

Ebay... thats what I am doing. Oh yea, and burley is the way to go. Why would I choose anything else? My tandem is a burley! :p
01-23-06, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,520
Posted By mtbcyclist

All bikes are hung by on front wheel and one rear...

All bikes are hung by on front wheel and one rear wheel hooks. Hooks are cheapie rubber coated found at local home supply store (Lowes) I have a 12' celing in my garage so it works out well. Saves...
01-22-06, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,520
Posted By mtbcyclist

I hang mine and all my bikes from the ceiling in...

I hang mine and all my bikes from the ceiling in the off season and it does not damage at all. I have to have my wife help me get the tandem down because if I don't the hand bars turn 90 degrees...
12-06-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By mtbcyclist

Congrats man! This thread sucks without bike...

Congrats man! This thread sucks without bike porn!!!:p Show us a pic of the new C'Dale!!! :)
11-20-05, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By mtbcyclist

Wonder whats its like to night ride as a stoker? ...

Wonder whats its like to night ride as a stoker? Is it like riding a trainer in a dark room since only the captian can see? I night ride all the time in the winter due to short days in North...
11-06-05, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,218
Posted By mtbcyclist

Nice ride! Where did you get the mirror? Very...

Nice ride! Where did you get the mirror? Very cool and I have never seen anything like it. Have to get one for my tandem since I will be pulling a little on in a trailer in about 1.5 years.
11-04-05, 11:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,404
Posted By mtbcyclist

Love to hear the stories. The car seat in the...

Love to hear the stories. The car seat in the trailer is a GREAT idea. May have to do that so we can start riding earlier. If we wait until the kids a year old my tandem is going to get lonley...
10-25-05, 05:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,571
Posted By mtbcyclist

Thats awsome. 70s? 80s!!! Wow. I rode a...

Thats awsome. 70s? 80s!!! Wow. I rode a single with a guy who was 65 and was with us in the fast break away pack and I though that was awsome. Hmm.... I guess you all topped him!
10-25-05, 04:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,404
Posted By mtbcyclist

Sweet picture! Got a good laugh out of that one....

Sweet picture! Got a good laugh out of that one. I also like your Santa Cruz superlight. 8-)
10-25-05, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By mtbcyclist

Go to www.burley.com for the crank shortners.

Go to www.burley.com for the crank shortners.
10-24-05, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,404
Posted By mtbcyclist

Dumb question but do you helmet the little tikes?...

Dumb question but do you helmet the little tikes? Figured you would not need to as they have seatbelts on and if the trailer flips over (which sounds impossible) the roll cage type design would...
10-24-05, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,404
Posted By mtbcyclist

Thanks for all the encouragement. I am fortunate...

Thanks for all the encouragement. I am fortunate in the fact that my wife loves the tandem. She actually gets more emotional about selling the bike then I do, probably because she is a cycling...
10-23-05, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,404
Posted By mtbcyclist

The delima- kid on the way.. keep tandeming?

As alot of you know I recieved shipment on a Burley Rivazza back in July and love it. My wife loves it too. Have not posted out here in a bit because have not been riding due to wifes neck injuries...
09-15-05, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By mtbcyclist

Tilted the seat back 5 degrees and that made a...

Tilted the seat back 5 degrees and that made a big improvement. We did 34 miles tonight and we both had a off night but her elbows were not hurting nearly as bad. Going to raise the handlbars about...
09-15-05, 05:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By mtbcyclist

She really digs it (and I am a lucky captain). I...

She really digs it (and I am a lucky captain). I leave it TOTALLY up to here. I always "suggest" long rides but if she is not up to it I change the route out based on what SHE wants. The great...
09-13-05, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By mtbcyclist

As usual a wealth of info provided. Thanks guys....

As usual a wealth of info provided. Thanks guys. I totally forgot about the seat angle thing. This is going to sound weird but is the typical ladies set set up differently due to "plumbing"...
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