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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-22-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

We had a tape dot on the chain stay right at that...

We had a tape dot on the chain stay right at that point where the belt might rub when we back pedaled. With CDX no longer needed.
As metioned above in the string, a dry film silicone spray from an...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-18-13, 12:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

I agree with those saying tension can vary. I'd...

I agree with those saying tension can vary. I'd set it to proper tension at the point the belt feels tightest, such that it is a bit less tension at certain points in the rotation. IMHO I would not...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-13, 03:42 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

For those following sprokets here but not reading...

For those following sprokets here but not reading the di2 thread, I'll repost here:

Below is the production version of Paketa's proprietary, 69 gram, adaptor. This is hot off the CNC line for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-04-13, 03:09 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

I use a dry film silicone spray meant for timing...

I use a dry film silicone spray meant for timing belts in a car engine. Works very well. Spray liberally once every month or two if I get any squeeks from belt squirm.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-13, 01:21 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

If you go with the inboard mounting you will gain...

If you go with the inboard mounting you will gain some stiffeness / responsiveness in the frame bottom tube. The closer to the centerline of the frame the less bending stresses are induced. If you...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

A recess could be drilled. Pretty touchy work to...

A recess could be drilled. Pretty touchy work to get the recess centered on the existing holes. We have a shop that could do it. But in the mean time, odd that Gates included them on the CDC and not...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

pushing the middle of the belt down should be no...

pushing the middle of the belt down should be no more than 1/2" deflection under pretty good force. Yes, very tight. For the teeth to interact with the sprocket correctly it needs to be tight. If the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-13, 07:29 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

yes, very true. Flipping the belt starts a new...

yes, very true. Flipping the belt starts a new wear surface
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-09-13, 05:43 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,054
Posted By Turbotandem

Recomended tension is about 60psi, down from...

Recomended tension is about 60psi, down from gates original recommendation of 80psi. At those tensions the belt can not skip under any cyclist imposed load.

The original CDC sprockets came in both...
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