tandem bike round the world
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tandem bike round the world
[HI,
I have joined this site, as me and my wife plan to cycle round the world on a tandem. we are still in the planning stages and need to know the best make and sort of bike that will last this epic trip.
I have joined this site, as me and my wife plan to cycle round the world on a tandem. we are still in the planning stages and need to know the best make and sort of bike that will last this epic trip.
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Originally Posted by spooney
[HI,
I have joined this site, as me and my wife plan to cycle round the world on a tandem. we are still in the planning stages and need to know the best make and sort of bike that will last this epic trip.
I have joined this site, as me and my wife plan to cycle round the world on a tandem. we are still in the planning stages and need to know the best make and sort of bike that will last this epic trip.
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Just some thoughts on the design:
1. Chromoly 4130 Steel frame and fork: Unlike the more exotic steels, aluminum, ti, carbon, etc... a simple steel frame can be repaired pretty much anywhere in the world without much fanfare by anyone with basic welding skills.
2. 26" box section wheels / tires: Again, like the steel frame, the key is being able to find replacement parts anywhere in the world and you'll find 26" wheels, rims, spokes, tires more often than not, even in desolate places, whereas a 700c wheel or tire could be hard to come by.
3. Non-STI/Ergo Components: Bar-end shifters and dedicated brake controls (DiaComp 287) are bomb proof and easy to service in the field, even under the most harsh conditions.
4. Cantilever Brakes: They work with any brake lever and parts are plentiful.
Anyway, you get the idea. Simple works better when you're heading off the beaten path into places where ride support is what you bring.
1. Chromoly 4130 Steel frame and fork: Unlike the more exotic steels, aluminum, ti, carbon, etc... a simple steel frame can be repaired pretty much anywhere in the world without much fanfare by anyone with basic welding skills.
2. 26" box section wheels / tires: Again, like the steel frame, the key is being able to find replacement parts anywhere in the world and you'll find 26" wheels, rims, spokes, tires more often than not, even in desolate places, whereas a 700c wheel or tire could be hard to come by.
3. Non-STI/Ergo Components: Bar-end shifters and dedicated brake controls (DiaComp 287) are bomb proof and easy to service in the field, even under the most harsh conditions.
4. Cantilever Brakes: They work with any brake lever and parts are plentiful.
Anyway, you get the idea. Simple works better when you're heading off the beaten path into places where ride support is what you bring.
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Mark, you are so not fun. Could you do any better in describing the opposite of our tandem?
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many thanks to stapfam, tandemgreek and expatriate, so guys, how do i get a leading manufacturer, or retailer of a tandem bike to, yes, just give us one in exchange for advertisement on our web site, and to raise money for the UK children in need. If i have to buy the bike we will. That sounds like money goes to uk children, it goes to kids all over the globe. Any tips on companys to approach would help. what i know about tandems you can write on a match box and only then on one side of it.
cheers ,speak soon.
cheers ,speak soon.
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Contact the folks at Thorn, dba St. Johns Street Cycles
https://www.sjscycles.com/
https://www.sjscycles.com/
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Originally Posted by TandemGeek
Contact the folks at Thorn, dba St. Johns Street Cycles
https://www.sjscycles.com/
https://www.sjscycles.com/