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01-14-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,902
Posted By DubT

EMAIL wthais@gmail.com What is your email?

EMAIL wthais@gmail.com

What is your email?
12-15-23, 05:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By DubT

I am using this rear derailleur:...

I am using this rear derailleur: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F179BBL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

I am also using the newest AXS Blip box. I had to do a firmware...
09-05-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By DubT

That would be fine with me. If I had to put a...

That would be fine with me. If I had to put a license on it I would do it. We just returned from a very windy ride that we would not have done without the motor.

We do still have to pedal it for...
08-29-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By DubT

My situation is unique in that our bike has an...

My situation is unique in that our bike has an electric mid drive motor. We live in Illinois on the prairie so a triple and wide range gears are not necessary. For a few years I have used a 52 tooth...
08-27-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By DubT

What cassette and chain are you using?

What cassette and chain are you using?
08-27-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By DubT

What did you do about your freehub? Were you able...

What did you do about your freehub? Were you able to use a Shimano 12 speed cassette on the 11 speed freehub?
08-15-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By DubT

I have been running 1 X for the past 6 years. 52...

I have been running 1 X for the past 6 years. 52 and 11-28. We live in the flatlands of Illinois. With the Mid drive BBSHD motor and a throttle we have not had any problem with the wind or any hill...
08-14-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By DubT

SRAM etap update

I just upgraded our Calfee 1 X 10 E-Tandem to SRAM etap 1 X 11. The current rear wheel freehub was compatible with both 10 and 11 speed cassettes. I did not want to have to upgrade to 12 speed AXS. I...
05-26-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By DubT

Our Calfee Tetra is 12 years old today

12 years ago today our Calfee Tetra frame assembly arrived by Fed Ex. We drove to the local Fed Ex distribution center and picked it up that morning. By late afternoon I took it for a short test ride...
01-08-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By DubT

That is correct, I have also been using X*****r...

That is correct, I have also been using X*****r for a few years. This is the updated version.
01-08-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 200
Posted By DubT

Electronic shifting for 1X systems

If you are considering going to electronic shifting on the rear then you might want to consider NXS Wireless. https://www.nxswireless.com/

I just installed it on our 1X10 system on our Calfee...
01-08-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By DubT

Electronic shifting for 1X systems

If you are considering going to electronic shifting on the rear then you might want to consider NXS Wireless. https://www.nxswireless.com/

I just installed it on our 1X10 system on our Calfee...
01-08-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 622
Posted By DubT

Electronic shifting for 1 X systems

If you are considering going to electronic shifting on the rear then you might want to consider NXS Wireless. https://www.nxswireless.com/

I just installed it on our 1X10 system on our Calfee...
07-27-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,902
Posted By DubT

We have the Gates belt on ours. It requires an...

We have the Gates belt on ours. It requires an extra long Phil Wood spindle and bottom bracket assembly.
07-03-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,902
Posted By DubT

The motor is on the rear and the pedals are in...

The motor is on the rear and the pedals are in sync
07-02-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By DubT

Our combined age is 157 and we live on the...

Our combined age is 157 and we live on the prairie in Central Illinois where the wind tends to blow most of the time. We have a Calfee Tetra and 5 years ago I installed a Bafang BBSHD motor on it, I...
07-13-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By DubT

After thinking about it our average speed is more...

After thinking about it our average speed is more like 19-20. I bought a new larger capacity battery about a year ago. I was having to charge the original one after nearly every ride. I went from a...
07-13-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By DubT

Our Calfee Tetra became an E-tandem 4 years ago today

After battling the wind on the Illinois prairie for several years we decided to add a motor to our Calfee Tetra. I initially thought about a rear wheel motor but after talking to a tech at Calfee we...
05-26-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By DubT

https://lunacycle.com/52v-luna-direwolf-ebike-batt...

https://lunacycle.com/52v-luna-direwolf-ebike-battery/

This battery, 52 volt, 21 amp hour.

we have ridden 60 miles several time and still had 49 volts left, the BMS shuts off at 42 volts.
...
05-26-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By DubT

Our Calfee Tetra is 10 years old today

10 years ago today our Calfee Tetra tandem frame, fork, headset with the bottom bracket arrived. By that afternoon we took our first ride and we extremely happy with the bike.

The Calfee has been...
02-25-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,902
Posted By DubT

Maybe it does not make a lot of sense to you , it...

Maybe it does not make a lot of sense to you , it does make a lot of sense to some of us.

It appears that you are what might be described as a “purist”, high end bikes designed for maximum...
02-23-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,902
Posted By DubT

I installed a Bafang BBSHD mid drive kit on our...

I installed a Bafang BBSHD mid drive kit on our Calfee tandem a little over 3 1/2 years ago. The tech at Calfee gave me technical support and told me exactly what to purchase in order to make the...
11-06-20, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 952
Posted By DubT

Enclosed trailer?

I have searched and have not been able to find a small lightweight trailer that we could use to haul our tandem. Does anyone know of such an item?

We currently haul it in our Toyota Venza...
10-21-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 491
Posted By DubT

HED3 trispoke rear axle needed

I just had a rear axle break on a HED3 wheel. HED no longer has any in stock. Does anyone have a HED3 wheel that is damaged and no longer rideable that has a good 12mm axle. I would like to purchase...
Forum: Triathlon
10-21-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 922
Posted By DubT

HED3 trispoke rear axle needed

I just had a rear axle break on a HED3 wheel. HED no longer has any in stock. Does anyone have a HED3 wheel that is damaged and no longer rideable that has a good 12mm axle. I would like to purchase...
10-21-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 193
Posted By DubT

HED3 trispoke axle needed

I just had a rear axle break on a HED3 wheel. HED no longer has any in stock. Does anyone have a HED3 wheel that is damaged and no longer rideable that has a good 12mm axle. I would like to purchase...
09-22-20, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,398
Posted By DubT

Our Calfee is 9 years old, when I built it 3 X 10...

Our Calfee is 9 years old, when I built it 3 X 10 speed was very common. I have 3 X HED 3 rear wheels that I use on the tandem and my Trek Speed concept. I have spare cassettes and spare 10 speed...
09-19-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,398
Posted By DubT

It is all in the way you look at it. It...

It is all in the way you look at it. It eliminates brifters, and long cable runs. We all know how shift cables can be a hassle.

The weight is negligible.

It permits wireless shifting without...
09-18-20, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,398
Posted By DubT

You might want to contact Pete at Sportcrafters...

You might want to contact Pete at Sportcrafters he was able to fill my kickstarter order.
09-17-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,398
Posted By DubT

X-Shifter wireless electronic shifting

I have been using the X-Shifter system on our 1 X 10 etandem for going on 2 years now and I am extremely satisfied with the performance. If you are wanting to update to wireless electronic shifting...
09-17-20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,848
Posted By DubT

Kinekt Handlebar Stem Review

I became a Kickstarter backer for the Kinekt Handlerbar suspension stem because my wife has their seatpost and loves it.

The stem arrived a few months ago and I installed on our Calfee tandem that...
09-07-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,763
Posted By DubT

Check out X-shifter....

Check out X-shifter. https://www.sportcrafters.com/products/xshifter
09-07-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,429
Posted By DubT

I installed the X-shifter on our tandem going on...

I installed the X-shifter on our tandem going on two years ago. It works! https://www.sportcrafters.com/products/xshifter

Electronic shifting made simple.
07-11-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,096
Posted By DubT

E-Tandem conversion, 3 year update

This coming Monday the 13th will be the 3 year anniversary of my converting our Calfee to an E-tandem, Rob Baird who was at time in the tech department of Calfee gave me all the technical assistance...
10-06-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,253
Posted By DubT

Kinekt seatpost

A few years ago I bought a specialized CG-R seatpost for my wife (stoker) it helped a little with the bumps.

After adding the PAS motor to the bike our average speed went up and I was not...
09-10-19, 04:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,370
Posted By DubT

I am almost positive that once you experience the...

I am almost positive that once you experience the flexibility of the electric bike you will not even want to go back. We can ride ours with the motor off, but why would we want to, it is so much more...
09-10-19, 11:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,370
Posted By DubT

A little over 2 years ago, I converted our Calfee...

A little over 2 years ago, I converted our Calfee Tetra to an E-Tandem, I had full technical support from Rob Baird at Calfee.

We now have over 12,000 miles on the conversion and for us there is...
08-02-19, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,781
Posted By DubT

Bontrager rear wheel

I do still have that wheel, in fact I have the pair. Make me an offer for one or both.
07-25-19, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,447
Posted By DubT

Our conversion is not easily converted back. I...

Our conversion is not easily converted back. I used the mid drive which completely replaces the rear crankset.

https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/1144730-calfee-tetra-7-year-update.html
07-25-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,447
Posted By DubT

https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/1144730-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/1144730-calfee-tetra-7-year-update.html
07-21-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,902
Posted By DubT

I have these hydraulic rim brakes on our Calfee...

I have these hydraulic rim brakes on our Calfee that we added a motor on. Magura RT8TT RT8 Hydraulic Rim Brake RT Converter Set Front Rear 2700149. The use conventional levers that connect to the...
07-14-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,447
Posted By DubT

You are correct, we are using the Bafang BBSHD...

You are correct, we are using the Bafang BBSHD motor with a 52 volt 14 ah battery. With a 90% charge we can go 50 miles at level one and two. With a 100% charge we can go around 60 miles.
07-13-19, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,447
Posted By DubT

Two year anniversary - E-tandem conversion

Two years ago and nearly 12,000 miles ago we converted our 2011 Calfee tandem to an E-tandem. With help from the then technical manager at Calfee we made the conversion. The conversion was reasonably...
06-17-19, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,556
Posted By DubT

Please tell us how you are doing this upgrade for...

Please tell us how you are doing this upgrade for $1,000.
06-15-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,556
Posted By DubT

You could just get 2 of these and save time and...

You could just get 2 of these and save time and money. https://www.sportcrafters.com/products/xshifter-wireless-electronic-shifting/xshifter-1x-kit-mini-pod

I am using it on our tandem 1 X 10 and...
05-28-19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,325
Posted By DubT

That is a hard question to answer. The fork and...

That is a hard question to answer. The fork and headset have not been changed. I added spacers (that I bought from Calfee) to the rear dropout area so that I could use a wheel with 130mm spacing....
05-28-19, 05:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,633
Posted By DubT

How did the motor work at the recent GTR?

How did the motor work at the recent GTR?
05-27-19, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,325
Posted By DubT

8 Years old

Our Calfee was 8 years old yesterday! We have ridden in nearly 45,000 miles in those 8 years. The bike is still in great shape and we still are extremely happy with it.
04-28-19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,633
Posted By DubT

I do remember that you have the Circe Helios and...

I do remember that you have the Circe Helios and that you like it. The issue with mid drive is that it is a total commitment, the front wheel drive can be removed and installed in a matter of...
04-27-19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,633
Posted By DubT

When i was doing research on adding a motor to...

When i was doing research on adding a motor to our Calfee i contacted Calfee and had a very detailed phone and email conversation with Rob Baird who at that time was the tech at Calfee. He...
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