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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-17-19, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,119
Posted By ebnelson

We used Stan's Alpha 400 road tubeless rims and...

We used Stan's Alpha 400 road tubeless rims and Maxxis Padrone tires. We found we could run lower pressures and we ran them below the max psi of 125 psi of the tires. I would not over inflate...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-15, 08:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,616
Posted By ebnelson

Congratulations on your new Land Shark! It looks...

Congratulations on your new Land Shark! It looks great. We probably should have let John go crazy on our paint and probably will if we get our frame repainted. The write up seems accurate from our...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-17-15, 05:54 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 28,231
Posted By ebnelson

It's a set of Lightning Tandem cranks. Lightning...

It's a set of Lightning Tandem cranks. Lightning Carbon Cranks (http://www.lightningbikes.com/cranks/) They work well but are very expensive. We had some creaking but then I've been using a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-14, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,625
Posted By ebnelson

That's some serious tire clearance. I wonder how...

That's some serious tire clearance. I wonder how large of a tire will fit on this frame. If I were looking to build a gravel road tandem I'd be getting pretty excited about now. The Crusher in the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-08-14, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,434
Posted By ebnelson

Sunshine Hill Climb was a great event. The...

Sunshine Hill Climb was a great event. The spectators and other riders were very supportive the whole way up. We beat a handful of singles up so we weren't the last up the hill, though we were the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By ebnelson

Yeah, jagwire is what I use too. The hose and...

Yeah, jagwire is what I use too. The hose and kit have been on our mtb tandem for a couple of years with zero issues. I'm getting ready to change over to XTR brakes and will use the Jagwire kit...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,628
Posted By ebnelson

If I were in the U.K. I'd give Middleburn a call...

If I were in the U.K. I'd give Middleburn a call and see what they can do for you. Their website is a bit confusing and I've not been certain of a 2X with crossover is available or not.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-05-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,211
Posted By ebnelson

That is much better than my Co-Motion Supremo...

That is much better than my Co-Motion Supremo Co-pilot weighed packed. With gear in the S&S cases I had to measure and spread the gear to keep the boxes under the 50 lb each weight limit for free...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-14, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,434
Posted By ebnelson

Colorado Hill Climb Events 2014

Colorado has a number of hill climb events that have tandem classes this year, including some new ones for tandems. I don't expect there to be a large turn out at any event but I thought I'd list...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-04-14, 06:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,705
Posted By ebnelson

The B limit adjustment screw was not able to get...

The B limit adjustment screw was not able to get the Dura Ace Di2 rear derailleur to fit the 32 on my frame. A redesigned derailleur hanger would allow the use, but not mine as is. I spent some...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-03-14, 03:37 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 168,587
Posted By ebnelson

Yeah, our bike was out in the hail on the way to...

Yeah, our bike was out in the hail on the way to the Iron Horse on top of the car. Poor bike took a beating but the Di2 still worked when we got there. Our car (TDI) gets twice the mileage of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-03-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,705
Posted By ebnelson

We've been using 11-speed Dura Ace Di2 and have...

We've been using 11-speed Dura Ace Di2 and have changed over to the 11-sp Ultegra mid cage Di2 RD with the 11x32 11-sp Ultegra cassette. It works fantastic with our 52/36 mid compact chainrings (we...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-14, 01:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,759
Posted By ebnelson

I'd be cautious of a Ti fork. I'm sure some good...

I'd be cautious of a Ti fork. I'm sure some good ones have been made, but I had a ride on an Italian custom made road bike with a Ti fork that liked to flex and resonate with front braking. This...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-14, 10:46 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 28,231
Posted By ebnelson

We are using mid-compact 52-36 chainrings with...

We are using mid-compact 52-36 chainrings with the Ultegra 11-speed mid cage derailleur and the 11x32 cassette. We are quite happy with this gearing on our bike which is a lightweight carbon road...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-03-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 462
Posted By ebnelson

Iron Horse Race Reg Filling Fast

They dropped the USCF license requirement of the RR and have only 150 mens and 50 womens in an 'open' race. This is totally filled up and we registered for the Citizens Tour instead. Since there is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
Posted By ebnelson

We'll be there. What time do the tandems want to...

We'll be there. What time do the tandems want to start the ride? The window is 7-9AM.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-27-13, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By ebnelson

We saw two Calfees on a 1.5hr ride in Boulder...

We saw two Calfees on a 1.5hr ride in Boulder this afternoon. So the bikes aren't that unusual, at least here in lycraland.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 118,557
Posted By ebnelson

That's good with the discs and beefy fork. Our...

That's good with the discs and beefy fork. Our coupled Supremo has road side pull brakes and an Renolyds fork. With pedals it was coming in at 33.7lbs before we put the stoker drop bars on. Now...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-26-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By ebnelson

+1, I like that Robusta down in San Diego, but...

+1, I like that Robusta down in San Diego, but already have a similar bike.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-08-12, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,568
Posted By ebnelson

Thanks, colotandem. Do you know if Laramie...

Thanks, colotandem. Do you know if Laramie Enduro entries are transferable? We might have a chance to get a couple of entries from other racers if they aren't able to compete? I raced the first...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,568
Posted By ebnelson

I've raced well over a hundred MTB races, so I...

I've raced well over a hundred MTB races, so I know the drill. What I'm looking for are races with an "official" tandem class. Of those, I would select fast/flowy courses because they would be more...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-12, 07:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,518
Posted By ebnelson

Same as the one you are selling, just smaller...

Same as the one you are selling, just smaller size!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,568
Posted By ebnelson

Tandem "friendly" mountain bike races?

I'm putting together a mountain bike tandem and am trying to find a couple of events this summer. All of the races I know of are full or already occurred. I was wondering if someone out there might...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 17,719
Posted By ebnelson

Turning left over the bridge to go up Lefthand...

Turning left over the bridge to go up Lefthand Canyon, a single rider coming down the canyon yells "you're f###ing crazy!" We usually get that comment at the bottom of the downhill. ;)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-06-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,518
Posted By ebnelson

We rode the Ward/Lyons loop out of Boulder...

We rode the Ward/Lyons loop out of Boulder yesterday. I continue to be underwhelmed by the FSA rings in both up and down shifting. I don't try to shift up front while standing. We stand probably a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-10-12, 01:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,860
Posted By ebnelson

From here in Boulder, "mtnbke" looks like a total...

From here in Boulder, "mtnbke" looks like a total kook. The first thing he does is slam the bike the happy/proud customer bought. On top of that he makes some asinine comments. :fred:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-08-12, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,447
Posted By ebnelson

I have a steel fork with canti-s that I would...

I have a steel fork with canti-s that I would like to update to a carbon fork but continuing to use canti-s. Let me know when you sell your canti fork.

Eric Nelson
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