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Forum: Touring
08-26-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,606
Posted By CGinOhio

Shouldn't be a problem with smart equipment...

Shouldn't be a problem with smart equipment choices. You just have less margin for error. We tour on a tandem with four panniers and an on-the-road weight (us+bike+gear) around 400 lbs using 35c...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-31-13, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,933
Posted By CGinOhio

I can't speak to the ease or difficulty of your...

I can't speak to the ease or difficulty of your conversion. But if possible I'd try to avoid brakes that require Travel Agents (the little wheel). They work fine for a season or two, with life...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-13, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,299
Posted By CGinOhio

"ice cream":thumb:

"ice cream":thumb:
Forum: Touring
08-16-13, 01:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,229
Posted By CGinOhio

At the suggestion of Wayne at the Touring Store...

At the suggestion of Wayne at the Touring Store we used on of these straps on our last tandem tour. Two thumbs up. Spring loaded cam makes tightening an loosening easy, but very secure. No...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-12-13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,518
Posted By CGinOhio

When touring we use a 36t cassette and 26t small...

When touring we use a 36t cassette and 26t small chainring and a 35mm tire on a Co-Mo Speedster. I think our low speed is around 5- 6 mph. Working hard on a steep grade at these low speeds with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-02-13, 03:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,869
Posted By CGinOhio

+1 on Candy pedals. But the Candy 11's are...

+1 on Candy pedals. But the Candy 11's are >$250. Better value are the Candy 3 at 300 g for around $100. The 3's also use inner and outer bearings like the 11's, instead of a bushing like the 2's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-31-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,055
Posted By CGinOhio

When unloaded (non touring), as the captain I had...

When unloaded (non touring), as the captain I had no trouble actuating and controlling the drum with a bar-end. Ultimately though I found in our area we don't need a drum except when touring. And...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-30-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,055
Posted By CGinOhio

I'm in the process of switching from captain to...

I'm in the process of switching from captain to stoker controlled for our next tour. I've purchased a Paul thumbie to convert the shimano bar-end to bar top control for the stoker....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-13, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,027
Posted By CGinOhio

Yes, we used an SLX 11-36 on our last loaded...

Yes, we used an SLX 11-36 on our last loaded tour. No problems with shifting. XTR rear der., 26 tooth front small chainring. Even with b-screw all the way in there was a small amount of chatter...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-13, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,653
Posted By CGinOhio

Fantastic! I like the creative use of frame bags...

Fantastic! I like the creative use of frame bags to carry your extra gear. How did those work out for you?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-28-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 958
Posted By CGinOhio

Co-Mo sells a "long stubby" hex wrench for...

Co-Mo sells a "long stubby" hex wrench for adjusting their eccentrics:
http://www.co-motion.com/index.php/product/4mm-stubby-hex-wrench
Forum: Touring
10-05-12, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,728
Posted By CGinOhio

Another option, better quality, though higher...

Another option, better quality, though higher cost: close-out touring wheel set from Co-Motion. $295 + shipping. But they are handbuilt with good quality components.

DT Swiss 370 Onyx hubest...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-03-12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,061
Posted By CGinOhio

I installed a set of Paul MiniMotos on our Co-Mo...

I installed a set of Paul MiniMotos on our Co-Mo Speedster last week. Plenty of stopping power. Room for rack and fenders. Firmer feel. :thumb: Details in the review here....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-12, 05:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,315
Posted By CGinOhio

Our touring weight is not as extreme as yours,...

Our touring weight is not as extreme as yours, about 400 lbs on the tires, but we had the same dilemma. We used Schwalbe Marathons on our first tour. About 350 miles on crushed limestone and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-21-12, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,061
Posted By CGinOhio

I don't want to hijack this thread...but yes,...

I don't want to hijack this thread...but yes, I'll report back after giving them a try. fyi.. Travel agents are easy to set up. Just follow the included directions.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-20-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,061
Posted By CGinOhio

I've grown to dislike the travel agents. We...

I've grown to dislike the travel agents. We don't usually use fenders except when touring. And without fenders the travel agents eventually get enough grit in them they no longer operate smoothly. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-30-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By CGinOhio

Not sure this is related... On tour on our way...

Not sure this is related...
On tour on our way to dinner in St. Ignace I noticed on our wireless flight deck we were doing 85 mph at several hundred rpm... standing still. Nothing I tried fixed...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,738
Posted By CGinOhio

Maybe you should read the entire thread before...

Maybe you should read the entire thread before posting a half-baked opinion.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,225
Posted By CGinOhio

Our Co-Motion doesn't have cable stop adjusters...

Our Co-Motion doesn't have cable stop adjusters and neither does our XTR rear der.:notamused:
I purchased one of these to put on the XTR the next time I'm changing cables, and I'll ditch the in-line...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-07-12, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,225
Posted By CGinOhio

It sounds like the same problem we had and still...

It sounds like the same problem we had and still have. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/591460-barrel-adjuster-recommendation?highlight=

We temporarily solved the problem going to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,355
Posted By CGinOhio

Thanks for the responses! When touring I...

Thanks for the responses!

When touring I deal with sweat and snot management by keeping a handkerchief in the handlebar bag side pocket for easy access. Regarding hand protection, I've dumped...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-01-12, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,355
Posted By CGinOhio

No Gloves?

Thoughts on going glove free?

I've always used minimally padded gloves, but on a recent multi week tour I tired of them. Gloves have never been a problem at home where I have multiple pairs I...
Forum: Touring
06-26-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,446
Posted By CGinOhio

Good eye. We had just crossed the bridge. We...

Good eye. We had just crossed the bridge. We had a huge tail wind and were cruising at 18 - 20 mph most of that day...fun!! We didn't get very far west in the UP. From Petoskey we went north to...
Forum: Touring
06-25-12, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,446
Posted By CGinOhio

The Speedster by Lake Michigan in the U.P. ...

The Speedster by Lake Michigan in the U.P.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7444143158_16200c5f69_c_d.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-23-12, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,462
Posted By CGinOhio

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/7428553032_8380...

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/7428553032_83802e3f82_o_d.jpg
From our recently completed ten day tour of Michigan's U.P.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,507
Posted By CGinOhio

Yes, that's the tire. But we haven't toured with...

Yes, that's the tire. But we haven't toured with the Supremes yet. We have about two months of training rides and one fully loaded shakedown ride on them. They ride and handle much nicer than...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-06-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,507
Posted By CGinOhio

What was you total weight on the road? What was...

What was you total weight on the road? What was the rear tire pressure? Unless you greatly outweigh you stoker, your rig is riding high % of the weight on the rear tire. You are probably...
Forum: Touring
05-28-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,020
Posted By CGinOhio

A follow up. Did a 30 mile shakedown ride with...

A follow up. Did a 30 mile shakedown ride with the new panniers. Backpackers in front with heavier stuff. Backrollers in back with sleeping bags in them. Trunk bag reduced to only sleeping...
Forum: Touring
04-06-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,020
Posted By CGinOhio

Thanks for the great input. We will try...

Thanks for the great input.

We will try the packers up front on at test trip.

Great idea about getting back rollers and moving the current back packers to the front. We used multiple...
Forum: Touring
04-06-12, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,020
Posted By CGinOhio

Large panniers in front ?

Anyone have experience with large size panniers in front? On our previous tour we used Ortlieb front rollers in front, and bike packers in the rear. Because we are touring on a tandem, with almost...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-31-12, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 631
Posted By CGinOhio

We had a similar issue...Speedster CoPilot and we...

We had a similar issue...Speedster CoPilot and we damaged the wire twice (replaced once) when transporting. We then switched to the Cateye Double Wireless which we are happy with. The stoker...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-18-11, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,126
Posted By CGinOhio

None of the above worked for us. Wouldn't budge. ...

None of the above worked for us. Wouldn't budge. The drum was installed correctly with greased threads and had only been on for a couple years. Mostly dry riding as well. Had to use a 3/4" air...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By CGinOhio

Co-Motion for 2012. From their blog: We are...

Co-Motion for 2012. From their blog:
We are introducing new models and great new features on existing models for 2012. We've taken a moment to highlight the changes for 2012, the complete info is...
Forum: Touring
03-03-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,121
Posted By CGinOhio

Since others appear interested, I'll post my...

Since others appear interested, I'll post my previous PM to Tom...
Hi Tom,
My wife and I did the GAP and C&O on our tandem a couple years ago. It was our first tour and we had a blast! With a...
Forum: Touring
03-03-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,121
Posted By CGinOhio

Tom, You are most welcome. When the weather...

Tom,
You are most welcome. When the weather finally breaks maybe we can meet for an easy shake-off-the-rust ride and conversation.
Sorry, I didn't realize BF restricted PM's. I'll PM you my...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-03-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,512
Posted By CGinOhio

Analytical. ISTJ/INTJ. I was going to ask how...

Analytical. ISTJ/INTJ. I was going to ask how to know whether one is a "charter, card-carrying member", but that would only reinforce my assessment profile. :rolleyes:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-02-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 977
Posted By CGinOhio

Can't comment on durability, but the DTs are way...

Can't comment on durability, but the DTs are way easy to service. Just did mine for the first time. No special tools needed. The most difficult part is just getting the end cap popped off. I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-26-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,456
Posted By CGinOhio

Slide the cable out through the slot on the brake...

Slide the cable out through the slot on the brake arm. You might need to push the arm forward slightly. Open the quick release and let the wheel (with drum attached) drop downward. As it drops...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,358
Posted By CGinOhio

We have a wireless flight deck in the front for...

We have a wireless flight deck in the front for the captain, and a cateye strada double wireless for the stoker. http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/552
No interference or other issues. Only...
Forum: Touring
08-11-10, 04:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,054
Posted By CGinOhio

Glad to hear that the new Shimano 11-34 cassette...

Glad to hear that the new Shimano 11-34 cassette plays well with the older shifters and DR. I had heard similar feedback from Bill G (thank again Bill) through our exchanged PMs. I am in the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 957
Posted By CGinOhio

You should be fine on the 28c tires you have...if...

You should be fine on the 28c tires you have...if the weather is good, and if you aren't a super heavy weight team. We rode our fully loaded (400lbs) tandem on the GAP last year and I'm assuming...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-01-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By CGinOhio

We are excited for you! Where are you headed? ...

We are excited for you! Where are you headed?
Also impressed that you can get by with only 30 lbs of gear for touring/camping. That will make the riding much more pleasant...I think our load...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-12-10, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,219
Posted By CGinOhio

WD40 was formulated for usage with metal and...

WD40 was formulated for usage with metal and metal parts. I'd avoid contact with plastic and rubber parts. The chlorinated solvents can cause stress cracking in parts of some types of plastic....
Forum: Touring
07-07-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,102
Posted By CGinOhio

Sounds doable. The GAP/C&O was also our first...

Sounds doable. The GAP/C&O was also our first tour, though we were more prepared. You will enjoy it!
But definitely practice changing tubes! Carry with you an extra tube, patch kit, and a pump...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By CGinOhio

Very good point. The ride in question had a...

Very good point. The ride in question had a long stretch on a busy two lane state highway. It had a nice large shoulder where we had to ride due to the traffic and weather. Also, the hardest rain...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-10, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By CGinOhio

Ha! We have had those kind of $$$ days as well!...

Ha! We have had those kind of $$$ days as well! :eek: Though thinking about it, we've never regretted $ spent on tours or vacations. We cherish those experiences and memories.:thumb:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-10, 07:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By CGinOhio

Yes, I overlooked that point. Lower pressure is...

Yes, I overlooked that point. Lower pressure is certain to be significant. Thanks for sharing your randonneur experience Nick. Great input.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By CGinOhio

Absolutely. We enjoyed riding in the warm rain...

Absolutely. We enjoyed riding in the warm rain much better than the stiff head wind that followed. The "bad day" I refer to is the $80+ worth of replacement tires required to get us back on the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-10, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By CGinOhio

Tire durability on wet roads?

Background: We have a Co-Mo Speedster with team weight of 285 lbs. The rear tire was a 700x28 Conti Ultra Gatorskin (wire bead) that spent 2500 miles on the front and about 1000 on the rear. Never...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-20-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,989
Posted By CGinOhio

Umm, probably not. Yes, diene containing...

Umm, probably not. Yes, diene containing rubbers used in tread compounds (typically NR, SBR, and blends thereof) crosslinked with sulfur can continue "curing" at room temp, albeit at a much, much...
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