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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-12, 12:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 806
Posted By barry.cohen

1960 Schwinn Tandem Available in Chicago Suburbs

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Met this nice couple while out riding. They have this beautifully restored, rideable tandem they want to sell. Very nice new paint, re-chromed fenders. New wheels...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-30-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,638
Posted By barry.cohen

10 Pretty Good years on an Arriva

A few years ago, we traded our Arriva for a Comotion Machiatto. We are completely in love with the new bike for it's responsive handling, ultra-light weight and great looks. I'd probably go with a a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-19-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,998
Posted By barry.cohen

Road Cycling In/Near Scottsdale

We're planning to spend 2-4 weeks in the Old Scottsdale Area (Arizona) to break up the long, cycling free weather in Chicago this Winter. Thinking of doing this in late February-early March. We would...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-03-10, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,235
Posted By barry.cohen

Re FSA Triples, after a year our FSA rings could...

Re FSA Triples, after a year our FSA rings could not be shifted with Dura Ace FD. Shop spent hours fiddling with it with no luck. It would stay in the middle ring no matter what we tried on the bike....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-10, 10:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,098
Posted By barry.cohen

We started in phase and then gave OOP a try. We...

We started in phase and then gave OOP a try. We liked it and stayed that way for several years (gave stoker a sense of her own power contribution), until we got our new bike and gave in phase a try...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,724
Posted By barry.cohen

We've dealt with the chain oil issue by cutting...

We've dealt with the chain oil issue by cutting up a $10 piece of lightweight, dark gray carpet, courtesy of Home Depot, to fit the rear compartment with the back seats down. Left about 12 inches of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-10, 11:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,724
Posted By barry.cohen

Did a little experimenting this weekend, visiting...

Did a little experimenting this weekend, visiting car dealers with our tandem frame to see if we could fit it inside some of the newer hatchbacks. We went zero for three, checking out a Honda Accord...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-05-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,724
Posted By barry.cohen

We've been having a good experience with our '05...

We've been having a good experience with our '05 Mazda 6 Hatchback. We take both wheels off, put the rear triangle behind my wife and still have room for two airline size carry-ons, two backpacks and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By barry.cohen

Is there a website with info/registration re this...

Is there a website with info/registration re this event?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-18-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,325
Posted By barry.cohen

As an option, you might take a look at some of...

As an option, you might take a look at some of the higher end aluminum CoMotion bikes. They are very light (lighter than the Santana Beyond) at a lower price point, available with Couplers, and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-18-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,520
Posted By barry.cohen

Looking at the Specialized design, I would be...

Looking at the Specialized design, I would be surprised if it isn't either floppy as a wet noodle or heavy as a truck. The lack of any useful seat tube (captain or stoker) would seem to get you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-11-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,198
Posted By barry.cohen

Used to b a dream of mine to ride down Route 1,...

Used to b a dream of mine to ride down Route 1, until I actually drove the route. For me, the scariest part of the ride is the sheer beauty of the scenary. When I drove, I realized that the road is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-03-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,845
Posted By barry.cohen

Now running Shimano 10 Speed (was SRAM before...

Now running Shimano 10 Speed (was SRAM before yesterday) chain.
Continental 4 Season 700 - 25 tires.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-09, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,866
Posted By barry.cohen

Our tandem club (Chicago Area) has a wide range...

Our tandem club (Chicago Area) has a wide range of average speed groups. Some putter along at around 12 MPH. The fastest are up above 20 MPH. Most are in the 14 to 17 MPH range. Of course those...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-12-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,214
Posted By barry.cohen

I used to topple regularly when I was new to...

I used to topple regularly when I was new to clipless pedals. Everyone in our local bike club was terrified of me stopping next to them. After one season in those exceptionally tight, and very old...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-09, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By barry.cohen

Has anyone actually had a tandem stolen? It would...

Has anyone actually had a tandem stolen? It would seem to be a fairly dumb thief to steal anything of such very limited appeal (but maybe they don't know that? Our bike does look exceptionally cool.)...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,088
Posted By barry.cohen

Thanks for all your feedback. As a point of...

Thanks for all your feedback.
As a point of reference, I've had Shimano low spoke count wheels on my single bike for six years of absolutely great riding. Never had to re-true or change a spoke. In...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,088
Posted By barry.cohen

Howell How many miles/how old was the wheel...

Howell
How many miles/how old was the wheel that failed?

Barry
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,088
Posted By barry.cohen

We got the wheel repaired at local bike shop (had...

We got the wheel repaired at local bike shop (had to order the spoke) and three weeks later broke another spoke on same wheel in a large century ride. This time we were going up an incline so came...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-30-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,088
Posted By barry.cohen

Joe How old/how many miles were on the wheel? ...

Joe
How old/how many miles were on the wheel?
If I understand you correctly, you were able to replace the spoke WITHOUT sending in the wheel to Rolf. Is that right?
Barry
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-29-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,088
Posted By barry.cohen

Rolf Prima Tandem Wheel-Spoke Replacement

We're preparing for a week long bike trip out of the area with our newer Co-Motion, fitted with new (2008) Rolf Prima Tandem Wheels. It occurred to me that we should be carrying spare spokes (and a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-08-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,135
Posted By barry.cohen

Is there such a thing as a tandem specific...

Is there such a thing as a tandem specific handlebar? Seems to me that I do "load" the handlebars a lot more on the tandem than on my single. Just keeping the bike upright when we're at a traffic...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,840
Posted By barry.cohen

We bought a Comotion Machiatto (custom-aluminum)...

We bought a Comotion Machiatto (custom-aluminum) a year ago and have loved every minute on the bike. It's as light as the CF, a few thousand dollars less, and seemingly more durable. It uses a "no...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-29-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,042
Posted By barry.cohen

We made our new tandem decision last year...

We made our new tandem decision last year (CoMotion Machiatto) after looking into a variety of bikes. Looked at DaVinci, but passed because of cost/value/weight issues I perceived. Also, we've tried...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-20-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By barry.cohen

We started tandeming in our 50s with the goal of...

We started tandeming in our 50s with the goal of being able to exercise together, in spite of different levels of fitness. Been at it 10 years and bought our third tandem last year. We both wear...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-03-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,512
Posted By barry.cohen

After 10 years on a Santana Arriva, we made the...

After 10 years on a Santana Arriva, we made the plunge and bought a Co-Mo Machiatto last year. We've loved every minute on the bike and never regretted the investment in this custom bike. I agree...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By barry.cohen

No question, CO2 filled tubes lose pressure in a...

No question, CO2 filled tubes lose pressure in a day or so. The only reason to use CO2 is to get you back on the road after a flat without the usual pain and suffering associated with a small hand...
Forum: Europe
01-22-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 966
Posted By barry.cohen

Cycling Safaris

Anyone had any experience with this tour operator? They are based in Ireland, but run tours though much of Europe.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-08-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By barry.cohen

Superlink

Never seen a Superlink before. Looks like you can install these without a chaintool (once you've removed pins from adjacent links). Is it easy to install? Do you feel it's a long-term fix?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-20-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,032
Posted By barry.cohen

[QUOTE=Xanti Andia;7502675]You can hop out on a...

[QUOTE=Xanti Andia;7502675]You can hop out on a tandem?, first time I dropped the tandem was when I tried to jump a curb as I would on a single, picking up the front wheel, but it did not budge, hit...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-08, 08:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,032
Posted By barry.cohen

When I was new to road cycling, I manages to get...

When I was new to road cycling, I manages to get my front wheel in an expansion groove on a highway overpass. Didn't know enough then to avoid these or how to "bunny hop" (literally pull the bike up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,037
Posted By barry.cohen

Having ridden at 4-5 MTRs, I've personally found...

Having ridden at 4-5 MTRs, I've personally found that the strategy that has you seeing the majority of the teams is the most fun. If you're a faster than average team, start at the back and pass...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,659
Posted By barry.cohen

You guys are all missing the point. These cool...

You guys are all missing the point. These cool wheels LOOK SO SLICK!!!! We have Rolf's on our new bike and have about 500 incident-free miles on them. We are definitely faster on the new bike, but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-08, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,501
Posted By barry.cohen

Thanks for the tip on the Microsoft Power Tools...

Thanks for the tip on the Microsoft Power Tools Image Resizer. I can't imagine a more user friendly piece of software. Attached is courtesy of Image Resizer.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-08, 10:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,659
Posted By barry.cohen

Your wheel aero testing graphs are very...

Your wheel aero testing graphs are very interesting and, perhaps, the only quantitative testing I've seen that might indicate a real difference in available wheels. It's somewhat surprising that...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,501
Posted By barry.cohen

By the way, if you double click the original...

By the way, if you double click the original images I posted, you can see much larger versions. I'll try uploading some larger files to Flickr as a vehicle for compressing them. I've been hoping to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-25-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,408
Posted By barry.cohen

We've been riding with Pearl Izumi Gel Lite...

We've been riding with Pearl Izumi Gel Lite gloves. They just seem more comfortable than others we've tried. However, the last few pair started to come apart after a year or so. Older ones are still...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-25-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,501
Posted By barry.cohen

Our team weight is around 335 lbs. I did have an...

Our team weight is around 335 lbs. I did have an hour long talk with the folks at CoMotion which included warnings against buying the bike if team wight was over 350 lbs. They described the Machiatto...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,501
Posted By barry.cohen

Our New CoMotion Machiato

We are very much in love with our new bike. Took delivery about 6 weeks and 400 miles ago and believe we have it pretty well sorted out. We traded in our 10 year old Santana Arriva. We realized about...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,527
Posted By barry.cohen

Seems odd that you have to spend over $200 to...

Seems odd that you have to spend over $200 to give the stoker a basic speed, odo display (Garmin). Performance has the digital VDO for $50. I'll have to give it a try-Performance is great at taking...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-08, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,527
Posted By barry.cohen

Just returned the Trek Incite I ordered (for...

Just returned the Trek Incite I ordered (for stoker) with our new tandem. We put on some 400 miles and simply got tired of the hassle. Specifically,
-If you stop (at a light). the unit often "loses...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,268
Posted By barry.cohen

We've ridden in-phase and out of phase. Both...

We've ridden in-phase and out of phase. Both work, but getting used to one or the other is not all that easy. I can't imagine changing in the middle of a ride without an unpleasant adjustment period.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-22-08, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,271
Posted By barry.cohen

My experience is that most successful tandem...

My experience is that most successful tandem couples enjoy each others company and communicate better than most couples. If you're both fairly strong riders and your partner trusts you, you'll no...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-28-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 547
Posted By barry.cohen

Midwest Tandem Rally 2008

The Chicago Area Tandem Society (CATS) is hosting the 33rd Annual Midwest Tandem Rally (MTR 2008) August 29th to September 1st, in Springfield, IL. Besides four great days of riding, you can enjoy...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-05-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 470
Posted By barry.cohen

As opposed to many single road bikes, tandem's...

As opposed to many single road bikes, tandem's differ significantly from one brand to another in several ways. In terms of a comfortable ride, you probably want to consider a shock absorbing seat...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-08, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 943
Posted By barry.cohen

"IMHO, it's not possible to support the bike...

"IMHO, it's not possible to support the bike safely with one foot without leaning." I totally agree and that's exactly what we do. However, since bh357's wife is taller (and heavier?), he may find it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,828
Posted By barry.cohen

So what's the consensus on a strategy for...

So what's the consensus on a strategy for surviving a front wheel flat on a high speed descent? Never had the "pleasure" although my instinct would be to have my stoker stay clipped and leave the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-30-08, 07:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,476
Posted By barry.cohen

We ordered a Shimano Wireless FlightDeck...

We ordered a Shimano Wireless FlightDeck (captain) and a Trek Digital Wireless unit (altimeter, temperature) for stoker for our new wheels. Will report when we get the bike in July.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-26-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,408
Posted By barry.cohen

Pearl Izumi Gel Lite seem to have just the right...

Pearl Izumi Gel Lite seem to have just the right amount of padding in the right places.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-22-08, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By barry.cohen

Rides on the South Shore of Long Island, NY

We will be visiting Wantagh, LI, NY this Summer. Does anyone have cue sheets/maps of some good rides within 25 miles of Wantagh? We will be riding with some "less serious" riders and would probably...
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