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07-09-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,294
Posted By woog

I've had good luck with Serfas Seca tires. They...

I've had good luck with Serfas Seca tires. They come in 28mm. And they're cheap. REI carries them.

http://www.serfas.com/product_details.asp?ID=254
05-07-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By woog

I would just let her ride what's on there. Just...

I would just let her ride what's on there. Just take lots of butt breaks. If she starts to complain then change it out. Otherwise don't worry about it. My son (now 10) has always stoked on an...
04-19-09, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By woog

Buy the wheels you fool.

Buy the wheels you fool.
04-18-09, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,010
Posted By woog

Can you borrow a trunk rack? If you take off the...

Can you borrow a trunk rack? If you take off the wheels it'll be ok. Or Ryder rents vans for like $30/day.
04-17-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By woog

Trailer was great. Panniers would have been hard...

Trailer was great. Panniers would have been hard to control I think in the 20+mph cross winds we were looking at for at least part of the time, and I'm 100% sure that the one semi that passed too...
04-17-09, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By woog

Florida tour

Spent last week touring around the Suwanee River with my sweetie for our belated honeymoon. Good fun. Did you know there are more springs in that part of Florida than anywhere else in the world? ...
04-17-09, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,533
Posted By woog

We did the tour last week. North-central Florida...

We did the tour last week. North-central Florida around the Suwanee River. I'll post a thread.
04-16-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 666,533
Posted By woog

Last week in Florida at the start of a 6 day...

Last week in Florida at the start of a 6 day tour.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/wooglin/Honeymoon/IMG_1470a.jpg
03-18-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,605
Posted By woog

Lol. Uh huh. And how many miles have you and...

Lol. Uh huh. And how many miles have you and Miss M already logged this year?
03-09-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By woog

98mmfor an ST and 144mm for an LT according to...

98mmfor an ST and 144mm for an LT according to the Cane Ck website.

http://www.canecreek.com/thudbuster-dimensions.html
02-04-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,138
Posted By woog

Nice.

Nice.
12-01-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,394
Posted By woog

I need to change my answer from "Yes but we've...

I need to change my answer from "Yes but we've never put them on" to "yes but we rarely use them". Friday was cold and wet, but we needed to burn off some turkey so we went out anyway. Brrr....
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11-23-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,394
Posted By woog

I have fenders that will fit the tandem, but they...

I have fenders that will fit the tandem, but they live on my commuter. I'd only put them on the tandem for touring or for an event that looked wet.
11-18-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,041
Posted By woog

2 pr shorts 2 jerseys 1 wool jersey 1 vest ...

2 pr shorts
2 jerseys
1 wool jersey
1 vest
2 pr knee warmers (best things ever!)
1 pr arm warmers
2 base layer ls jerseys (1 poly, 1 silk)
1 pr light full finger gloves
1 pr xc ski gloves
1...
11-12-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,876
Posted By woog

I checked no impact. I didn't have any...

I checked no impact. I didn't have any discretionary income to start with, so what's a little less? :)
10-24-08, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,911
Posted By woog

I haven't tried, but looking at the clearance on...

I haven't tried, but looking at the clearance on my Duet I think 35s would be easy and bigger is doable.
10-22-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 836
Posted By woog

Sounds like you need more air in your tires. Or...

Sounds like you need more air in your tires. Or your captain needs to give better warning of the tracks.

If you're taking your weight on your legs and feet rather than the saddle at the moment...
10-12-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By woog

Is there some reason no one has suggested the OP...

Is there some reason no one has suggested the OP just flip the stem? If its roughly parallel to the ground as-is then flipping it might bring the bar up a couple of inches at least. It's not 3.5",...
10-03-08, 09:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,317
Posted By woog

But, but, but... where's the bell?

But, but, but...

where's the bell?
09-29-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,317
Posted By woog

I've had good luck with Serfas Secas. I'm not...

I've had good luck with Serfas Secas. I'm not saying its the greatest tire out there, but at $18 a pop I've been very pleasantly surprised. I think there's about 2k miles on the one on the back of...
09-19-08, 07:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,317
Posted By woog

Still no wheel? Grrrr. I'd be frustrated too.

Still no wheel? Grrrr. I'd be frustrated too.
09-16-08, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,012
Posted By woog

I just switched from a child stoker setup to...

I just switched from a child stoker setup to crank shorteners for my 9yo stoker. The crank shorteners are nice because I've got an adult stoker as well and switching back and forth is easy. I've...
08-12-08, 07:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,294
Posted By woog

Sounds like the gizmo that comes with an Ultimate...

Sounds like the gizmo that comes with an Ultimate Support work stand.
08-07-08, 05:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 21,568
Posted By woog

Heh. Before before. I've got pretty much the...

Heh. Before before. I've got pretty much the same bike, but mine came out of the box only about 3 years ago.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/wooglin/Bikes/duet.jpg
08-06-08, 07:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,317
Posted By woog

That will be my ultimate solution, but in the...

That will be my ultimate solution, but in the meantime Cannondales used to come with 1 1/8" quill stems so they're out there, just not in great numbers.
08-06-08, 06:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,317
Posted By woog

Are you sure that's a 1" fork? Mine is a 1 1/8"...

Are you sure that's a 1" fork? Mine is a 1 1/8" threaded. Finding stems is a pain.
07-24-08, 06:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,317
Posted By woog

I'm following this with some interest. I've got a...

I'm following this with some interest. I've got a 91 Duet that I'll have to upgrade someday, so your project is informative. I'm particularly interested in how the 9sp wheel goes into the rear...
04-05-07, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By woog

Like so? ...

Like so?

http://forum.bikemag.com/photopost/data/500/medium/wof3.jpg
04-02-07, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,852
Posted By woog

Not SPDs, but Eggbeaters would work I think.

Not SPDs, but Eggbeaters would work I think.
02-28-07, 07:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,335
Posted By woog

I voted captain riding with spouse/family, but in...

I voted captain riding with spouse/family, but in reality I'm divorced and ride with my SO or son.
02-26-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By woog

That's what I do. Move pedals, flip stoker bar...

That's what I do. Move pedals, flip stoker bar and change the seat height.
02-26-07, 07:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,271
Posted By woog

I've got five singles in my spare bedroom. The...

I've got five singles in my spare bedroom. The tandem is too long to get around all the corners though, so I keep it in the dining room instead.
01-17-07, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By woog

I've got about 1200 miles on a set of Serfas...

I've got about 1200 miles on a set of Serfas Secas with the wire bead in 700x28. Just replaced the front due to cuts, but the back is still ok. At $20 a pop I'm not complaining.
12-18-06, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By woog

My Duet fits in my Element with a standard...

My Duet fits in my Element with a standard BikeTite-on-a-1x4 mount and the rear wheel between the seats. I've also got a rack on the back of the tandem (not pictured here) that takes up a bit of...
12-12-06, 05:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By woog

I usually leave the bottom pedals on the regular...

I usually leave the bottom pedals on the regular cranks even when my son is stoking. When he was younger he'd use one of those to climb on the bike with. Took a little practice and teaching for him...
10-12-06, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By woog

Be nice. Not every aspect of cycling is for...

Be nice. Not every aspect of cycling is for everyone.
09-28-06, 08:27 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 17,402
Posted By woog

I've got a Honda Element. I flip up or take out...

I've got a Honda Element. I flip up or take out the one back seat I keep in there, take the front wheel off of my old Burley Duet, roll the bike in backwards with the rear wheel between the driver...
09-28-06, 11:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,709
Posted By woog

Have we met? :rolleyes:

Have we met? :rolleyes:
09-20-06, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,717
Posted By woog

Rule #1 of bike shopping (IMO): buy one that...

Rule #1 of bike shopping (IMO): buy one that fits.
09-19-06, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By woog

Did you say Texas? ...

Did you say Texas?

http://www.youngwheels.com/information.html
09-19-06, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By woog

I find it telling that two bikes, apparently...

I find it telling that two bikes, apparently traveling in single file, were hit. That pretty much rules out error on the part of one of the cyclists.

Here's some more links:
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09-13-06, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 899
Posted By woog

The bicycle is a simple creature. I like to keep...

The bicycle is a simple creature. I like to keep it that way.
09-12-06, 05:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,195
Posted By woog

Filed off the lawyer tabs, huh? Tsk, tsk,...

Filed off the lawyer tabs, huh? Tsk, tsk, tsk.... :)
09-11-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,453
Posted By woog

Sounds like dirty, crimped or burred cable...

Sounds like dirty, crimped or burred cable housing won't let the slack out of the cable correctly.
09-09-06, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,195
Posted By woog

Well there's your problem: bikes should stay in...

Well there's your problem: bikes should stay in the house. My tandem highlights my dining room nicely. :)
09-07-06, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By woog

The folks on the endurance board on mtbr will...

The folks on the endurance board on mtbr will have some insight for you as well.
09-07-06, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By woog

Post it in the MTB section. In my experience...

Post it in the MTB section. In my experience good gloves make more of a difference than grips as long as your grips are reasonable. I'm a big fan of Ourys. Nice and fat and soft. Also consider...
09-04-06, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,399
Posted By woog

I also run Eggbeaters. Easy in, easy out. I...

I also run Eggbeaters. Easy in, easy out. I think they are worth a hard look.
08-29-06, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By woog

I'll leave the sizing question to more...

I'll leave the sizing question to more experienced tandemistas, but as for the saddle, my sweetie swears by her WTB SpeedShe. And Specialized has recently come out with a way to measure your...
08-21-06, 06:49 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,718
Posted By woog

Here's our 1990 Duet just before our first (and...

Here's our 1990 Duet just before our first (and so far only) century. Currently it sports a child stoker set up.
http://forum.bikemag.com/photopost/data/500/medium/duet21.jpg
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