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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-19, 12:08 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 25,355
Posted By bmartinek

Similar experience with Compass **** those guys

Bought a set of Bon Jons and 3 flats in 12 miles. They offered a 20% discount on a new tire. That would be good money after bad...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-29-18, 06:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,607
Posted By bmartinek

Hey Tandem Wifli Folks! I've ordered our new...

Hey Tandem Wifli Folks!

I've ordered our new tandem frame! A Ritchey Switchback, very excited. In the process of ordering all the parts now, but the bike shop I am working with is still trying to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-22-18, 02:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,066
Posted By bmartinek

Damn.... :thumb:

Damn.... :thumb:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-20-18, 06:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,607
Posted By bmartinek

Thanks bogriver, I am jealous of your Through...

Thanks bogriver, I am jealous of your Through axles, I like them on my Outback. I was on the phone with Shimano and it looks like we'll be on an 36H XT hub and they seemed to think that would be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-19-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,607
Posted By bmartinek

Hey @bogriver , Iam working on details with the...

Hey @bogriver , Iam working on details with the bike shop. Which Wheels/Hubs combination are you running with that? I am building this up for a Ritchey BreakAway Tandem which has a 135mm axle...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-19-18, 08:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,607
Posted By bmartinek

Thanks much guys! I will probably remove the eTap...

Thanks much guys! I will probably remove the eTap Wifi off one of my bikes to use. You are correct it's hard to go back to Mechanical. Next up to figure out is the Wheels I am guessing to go 700C...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-18, 05:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,607
Posted By bmartinek

How is your Tandem working these days? What...

How is your Tandem working these days? What configuration are you running for cranks and gears?

I have eTap on my Ritchey Outback with 50/34 and an 11-32. Oddly I had the front derailleur fail bu...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-14-18, 05:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,607
Posted By bmartinek

I just found this thread and am excited to figure...

I just found this thread and am excited to figure out a Tandem for my GF and I'm looking at a Ritchey BreakAway Tandem and would love to do eTap as I have it on my other bikes. Just trying to figure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-18, 02:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Hey Guys, thanks for the suggestions. I will look...

Hey Guys, thanks for the suggestions. I will look into getting some of the CooStop pads in red.

Typically we aren't changing the front derailleur too often, it's the rear that doesn't seem to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Hey long time no update, but I had to leave the...

Hey long time no update, but I had to leave the country for 6 months and just came back. A freind's shop did some upgrades for me and it looks nice. But having some serious problems.

1. The brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-18, 07:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

\ Hey Jim, It was actually the rear...

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Hey Jim, It was actually the rear derailluer that exploded. Also very cool grocery getter!
https://preview.ibb.co/iy4u3b/IMG_0952_2.jpg (https://ibb.co/cZzSOb)


Also yesterday while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-18, 05:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Here are a couple other pictures of the seat...

Here are a couple other pictures of the seat conditioning and other rando pics:

Before:
https://preview.ibb.co/eOU7Ob/IMG_9841.jpg (https://ibb.co/nr1yUG)
After:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-18, 04:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Hey Jacco, Well, changing the wheels would...

Hey Jacco,

Well, changing the wheels would be for several reasons:

1. Weight, the rear weights 3.5KG, I live in a flatter section of DE.
2. Better braking surface (box section) and dual wall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-18, 04:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

ERRRMAHGERD!!!! Should be able to post photos...

ERRRMAHGERD!!!! Should be able to post photos now! :love:

So last night I got some some steel wool and removed some dirt oxidation. I would like it to be clean, but not a museum piece by any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 07:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Should be post 10, I wonder if I can add images...

Should be post 10, I wonder if I can add images or links yet? :foo:

...

Nope... :crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Tomorrow I will head to a friends shop to see if...

Tomorrow I will head to a friends shop to see if he has a 5 speed deraileur. Maybe some better bars. The ones on there now we not done well and the cables are a bad pull angles. :(

Sorry these are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Last night I put new tires an tubes on. The 1.75s...

Last night I put new tires an tubes on. The 1.75s actually fit, but its a bit tight in the fenders. The bike may have had the original tires on it. :eek:

Also I put modern cantilever brakes on as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Wow SJX, thats a nice looking tandem! ...

Wow SJX, thats a nice looking tandem!

palincss Actually that is my bike, Jerry posted the pictures because I don't have those rights yet, or more than 5 posts per day :(

You are correct, that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Thanks Brent, definitely some good info on that...

Thanks Brent, definitely some good info on that thread. Also conversion from a quill stem would be nice for vastly nicer ergos. I love the Specialized Hover Bars super comfy, but it would not look so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

One thing that could be tough is the crankset....

One thing that could be tough is the crankset. Ideally it be nice to keep it all as one set, but that will not be possible as those old Sugino RT triple cranks are venerable old.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-18, 09:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Thanks Brent, From my research it looks like...

Thanks Brent,

From my research it looks like a 1986 Gitane Tandem. I would post a link but can't yet.. Ughh

Yep I agree everything would have to be done at the same time. I'm lucky to have two...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-16-18, 09:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,035
Posted By bmartinek

I've powder coated bikes and motorcycle frames....

I've powder coated bikes and motorcycle frames. Super durable, and easier to maintiain. IMHO. Was about $120 in the Bay Area if you went directly to the place in Oakland $600 at the LBS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,458
Posted By bmartinek

Love those old Peugeots... <3

Love those old Peugeots... <3
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-18, 07:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,426
Posted By bmartinek

Gitane Tandem Rebuild/Retrofit

Hey guys, first time posting here. My GF and I bought a vintage ~'86 Gitane tandem here in Germany and want to get it on the road to ride around. It'd pretty clean for its age and looks like it just...
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