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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-10, 12:53 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,148
Posted By alwaysbikn

We use the Negative G's. The bike had Record 10...

We use the Negative G's. The bike had Record 10 Skeleton's on it before whice worked good but the Zero G's work great. Better modulation and much more stopping power. We are not a super light team...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-10, 07:30 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,148
Posted By alwaysbikn

Sram Red Shifters Sram XX Rear Drlr Sram XX...

Sram Red Shifters
Sram XX Rear Drlr
Sram XX 11-36 Cassette
FSA 42x55 Chainrings
FSA K-Wing Bars x2
Zero Gravity Brakes
New Chains all Around
The Machiatto now weighs 27.2 pounds ready to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,583
Posted By alwaysbikn

Some pictures speak a thousand words.....this one...

Some pictures speak a thousand words.....this one leaves me speechless
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-03-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,444
Posted By alwaysbikn

George get a hold of Mike Trone over at El Camino...

George get a hold of Mike Trone over at El Camino Bike.....I'm pretty sure you know him. He's been building tandem wheels for years for all types of teams. He may have some good input for you.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-05-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 795
Posted By alwaysbikn

Yes!!! We will be taking our tandem as well.

Yes!!! We will be taking our tandem as well.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 818
Posted By alwaysbikn

Gatorskins

Have 700x28 Gators on the every day wheels......2500+ miles and no flats. They ride great and corner great too!!!!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-25-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 936
Posted By alwaysbikn

Bottles

There's a comapny called California Springs and they make totaly clear 28oz and 30oz water bottles.
Your local LBS should be able to order you some from a distributor called QBP for a resonable...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-28-08, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,017
Posted By alwaysbikn

11 Speed Chain

WheresWaldo is right. The 11 speed on a tandem would either break or have no service life.
I switched to Super Record 11 on my single and the first chain went from .5 to .75 in 700 miles.
So I'm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-28-08, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,017
Posted By alwaysbikn

Campy Chains

I just checked several of my vendors and they all have huge quantities of Campy 10 speed shifters, chains, chain rings, shifter parts etc.
I think with the 11 speed here alot of shops may stock the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-29-08, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Posted By alwaysbikn

Haven't heard of that issue with the Rolf's....we...

Haven't heard of that issue with the Rolf's....we are a 350+ pound team on a Macchiato as well and the only thing I've done in 4000 miles is tighten up the bearings in the hubs. I also work for a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-11-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 921
Posted By alwaysbikn

Glad it was only and egg....I got hit with a beer...

Glad it was only and egg....I got hit with a beer bottle last week on the same stretch of road and wasn't able to get a plate number of the car.
Most of the time Carlsbad is pretty mellow along the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,263
Posted By alwaysbikn

The timing chain is just a generic 8 speed chain...

The timing chain is just a generic 8 speed chain not Campy so the cost is minimal to replace it. Also on our Macchiato which also has Record 10.....Co-Motion used a KMC 10 speed drive chain. The...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-13-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By alwaysbikn

We got ours about a week after it was out of...

We got ours about a week after it was out of paint.......
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-20-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,105
Posted By alwaysbikn

Nice choice!!! Trust me it is worth wait. Also...

Nice choice!!! Trust me it is worth wait.
Also Co-Motion does some very nice paint jobs.....we went with white mica and silver gohst flames.....looks white until the light hits it just right then...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-09-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,105
Posted By alwaysbikn

Well.....my buddie and I did the Hemet Double...

Well.....my buddie and I did the Hemet Double Century last Saturday on my Machiatto...
Here is what we thought of it's ride:
Rides very smooth for a stiff aluminum bike.....smoother than the old...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-24-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,103
Posted By alwaysbikn

A friend of mine was telling me the other day...

A friend of mine was telling me the other day about an experience where he was riding along next to a guy and all the sudden the guy was eating asphalt...........

Carbon parts don't fail without...
Forum: Southern California
03-16-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By alwaysbikn

We will be there on the Machiatto and a good...

We will be there on the Machiatto and a good friend of mine will be on his C'dale tandem as well.........
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,920
Posted By alwaysbikn

- Do you commute by bike, or do you plan to...

- Do you commute by bike, or do you plan to commute by bike this year?
I commute 3-5 days a week.

- How far is your commute?
Short way is 11 miles, long way is 18 miles each way.

- Do you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-21-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 118,654
Posted By alwaysbikn

Co-Motion Macchiato with Record 10.....weight is...

Co-Motion Macchiato with Record 10.....weight is 27.5 with pedals and cages. I just came off an old Santana that weighed 48 pounds.
The new bike flies up the hills!!!
And you are right about fast...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,104
Posted By alwaysbikn

Have your dealer call Co-Motion after you fill...

Have your dealer call Co-Motion after you fill out the fit chart and make any specific notes you want to see done on the bike fit.
Co-Motion does do custom sizing and will send you a scetch of the...
Forum: Southern California
02-10-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,264
Posted By alwaysbikn

So far 11 double centuries.....and 5 more doubles...

So far 11 double centuries.....and 5 more doubles this year.
The longest was 213 miles due to a couple of wrong turns.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-08-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,283
Posted By alwaysbikn

I'm not reigious by any means......but some...

I'm not reigious by any means......but some people at work are......so I figured I'd give up my car for Lent and ride my bike every day to and from work.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-19-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,335
Posted By alwaysbikn

I meant 185 not 118!!!!

I meant 185 not 118!!!!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-19-08, 07:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,335
Posted By alwaysbikn

Captain=205 out of shape and working on it... ...

Captain=205 out of shape and working on it...
Stoker= 145 is working on it....
Bike= 47 Old Santana......that's without bottles or a pump and seat bag
total= 397 OUCH!!!
I (captain)...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-07, 11:49 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,109
Posted By alwaysbikn

I got to do a Christmas Eve night ride with 8 of...

I got to do a Christmas Eve night ride with 8 of my closest cycling friends.....on fixies of course....we rode down the coast and looked at all the killer Christmas Lights on the homes then we all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-25-07, 11:38 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 101,393
Posted By alwaysbikn

Please add: Fuji SL1-S , Co-Motion Macchiato...

Please add: Fuji SL1-S , Co-Motion Macchiato Record 10spd Tandem, Redline Flight Monocog and a Specialized S-Works langster......for now.
Forum: Commuting
12-20-07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,493
Posted By alwaysbikn

I commute 12 miles each way and have 2 1/2 mile...

I commute 12 miles each way and have 2 1/2 mile climbs each way...and also have 2 1/2 mile down hills each way.....
On the Fuji Sl-1 14.5 pound bike it takes an averaqge of 40 min.
On the Redline...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-07, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,815
Posted By alwaysbikn

On most of the newer Campy wheels you can have...

On most of the newer Campy wheels you can have the hub body changed (just the part the cassette sits not the whole hub) to take a Shimano cassette. I believe the retail for about 60 bucks or so and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,397
Posted By alwaysbikn

http://fujibikes.com/2008/bikes.asp?id=426 ...

http://fujibikes.com/2008/bikes.asp?id=426

2008 Fuji Finest 1.0
Womens geometry
Ultegra/105 10 speed drive train with short reach shifters.
Aluminum/carbon frame
Carbon fork
Retails for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-07, 06:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,058
Posted By alwaysbikn

I ride my tandem solo about 12 miles each way to...

I ride my tandem solo about 12 miles each way to pick up my stoker several times a week.....feels a little strange at first but doable...
I've also done a couple of the weekday work outs solo on my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-08-07, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,390
Posted By alwaysbikn

Been shaving for over 10 years!! I shave my legs...

Been shaving for over 10 years!! I shave my legs one a week, it only takes an extra 5 min or so.
I don't think it makes you go any faster.....but it looks cool.
I've raced on the road for many...
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