Flippable Tandem
10-27-06 | 06:52 AM
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Flippable Tandem
I have been obsessed with the idea of flipping a tandem ever since Juvi-Kyle brought up the idea a long time ago. Every time I see a tandem, I imagine how it could be flipped. A lot I'm convinced are unflippable in their current state: Old beach-cruiser tandems with just a coaster brake, brakeless track tandems, etc. The only way to flip those would be to hit something with enough force to stop you, and the front wheels aren't strong enough to transmit all your forward momentum into torque about the front wheel.
But at last, I found it. The ultimate flipping tandem:
More info here.
Why is it the ultimate? Dual 180mm (or even 200mm) disc brakes on the front wheel. Long travel fork. And super-strong wheels. I so want to flip this thing.
But at last, I found it. The ultimate flipping tandem:
More info here.
Why is it the ultimate? Dual 180mm (or even 200mm) disc brakes on the front wheel. Long travel fork. And super-strong wheels. I so want to flip this thing.
10-27-06 | 07:30 AM
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Wow, those BB's are seriously high.
I guess a real daredevil could flip this one (Do you mean with or w/o stoker?).
Find a swimming pool with a 2' ledge around it. Go at it and slam on the brakes on the last yard. Something must happen
Tough luck for the stoker, though.
I guess a real daredevil could flip this one (Do you mean with or w/o stoker?).
Find a swimming pool with a 2' ledge around it. Go at it and slam on the brakes on the last yard. Something must happen
Tough luck for the stoker, though.
10-27-06 | 07:41 AM
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aeroplane, this is the best idea you have ever had.
edit: well i suppose the idea was juvi's, but you totally figured out how to make it happen.
edit: well i suppose the idea was juvi's, but you totally figured out how to make it happen.
10-27-06 | 07:52 AM
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turn the shock preload and damping down to the lowest settings. that way you'll get lots of fork dive when you grab that front brake. As an added bonus when the shock rebounds it should pitch you hard in whatever direction you happen to be pointing. Sounds like a Super Dave Osbourn stunt to me.
10-27-06 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
(Do you mean with or w/o stoker?).
10-27-06 | 08:04 AM
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10-27-06 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Aeroplane
With of course. Full-face is a must. Didn't you see that video of the dude doing solo nose-wheelies all over town on a tandem?
EDIT: With a blowup doll on the back seat.
10-27-06 | 08:36 AM
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I can see this being the next big thing in cycling. Tandem flipping contest,mmmm Get Red Bull to sponsor it. The team with the stokers that travel the most distance from the point of flip is the winner!
10-27-06 | 10:12 AM
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man that intense isnt **** compared to this nicolai.
https://www.nicolai.net/products/e-fr...tb-tandem.html
https://www.nicolai.net/products/e-fr...tb-tandem.html
10-27-06 | 10:13 AM
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10-27-06 | 10:30 AM
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Don't cry when this gets moved to the tantrum forum.
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10-27-06 | 10:31 AM
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Why does the quick reply automatically supersize everything? Arrgh!
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10-27-06 | 10:33 AM
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I know a guy who flipped a tandem...on E-bay. He found that sucker at a junkyard. Pure profit!
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10-27-06 | 10:33 AM
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a lot of BMXers do front flips now. well not a lot, but some.
10-27-06 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by lyledriver
Wait.. front flip?
Who the heck does front flips.
The only front brake induced front flips I've seen pulled successfully were on a BMX modified with a 'roll cage' .
Who the heck does front flips.
The only front brake induced front flips I've seen pulled successfully were on a BMX modified with a 'roll cage' .
Roll cage! Aw man that is pure genius! Weld two beams in a half oval. When it flips, tuck your head, and keep your weight centered. with enough luck to survive the first few attempts, you might jsut be able to ride out of it.
10-27-06 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by recneps
And finally: Shimano Airlines shifters and derailleurs. That's right, cables are fables, real DH players from 2000 used pneumatic shifting.
10-27-06 | 10:42 AM
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Wait...this is a MTB Tandem Jackass stunt thread?
Aeroplane, you have made history. Most uncatagorizable bike topic.
But if you really want maximum flippage, put a fat guy in the front.
Aeroplane, you have made history. Most uncatagorizable bike topic.
But if you really want maximum flippage, put a fat guy in the front.
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10-27-06 | 10:45 AM
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RyanD, I'm aware that the front flip is widely used in the BMX world over box jumps.. but everyone in this thread seemed to be talking about using the front brake to initiate the flip.
..and Mattface.. heres the roll cage bike:
https://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/rollerbike.html
edit:..and lets not forget the bikerfox front flip..
..and Mattface.. heres the roll cage bike:
https://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/rollerbike.html
edit:..and lets not forget the bikerfox front flip..
