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Conference noted::bicycle

Title:	Bicycling
Notice:	Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:	JAMIN::WASSER

Created:	Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3214
Total number of notes:	31946

689.0. "TANDEM riding techniques + misc. information" by GRAMPS::MATATIA () Thu May 26 1988 09:49

    
    This year I have purchased a tandem bicycle and am thrilled with
    it.  Unfortunately I find information regarding tandems so limited.
    The only source of articles I have found is the old 'Bicyle rider'
    (now 'bicycle guide') magazine.  (Also a note about tandem buying
    in this file see #46,#74,#363)  
    
    If anybody knows good sources of information or experiences of their
    own, it would be great if that was added to this note.  I would like
    to see information regarding riding techniques, ie. the pros and
    cons of out of phase riding between captain and stoker.  Also is
    anybody aware of any specialty equipment for tandems? I'm also worried
    about parts in the future ie. Disk pads for a tandems braking system
    (and where would I get information for self repairs of special
    equipment like disk brakes). Any Tandem user groups out there? 
                
    All information will be helpful and I too will add entries on some
    of my findings and experiences.        
    				
    			Thanks for any information, Michael

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
689.1	Tandem Club of America ?	ENGINE::PAULHUS	Chris @ MLO 8-3/T13 dtn 223-6871	`Thu May 26 1988 15:13`	6
	There is a "Tandem Club of America", or some such title. They are planning a rally in Durham N.H. this summer (pigy-backing on last year's NEAR). Linda Harvey in GSW is active, but any good bike store should be able to put you in contact with the TCA. I've put in a few miles stoking a Santanna, but I prefer Gary's Counterpoint. (Gary - hint.) - Chris
689.2	Tandem Club of America membership info	EUCLID::PAULHUS	Chris @ MLO 8-3/T13 dtn 223-6871	`Tue Jun 07 1988 10:54`	16
	I picked up some info on TCA while I was down at GEAR-Up this weekend: Tandem Club of America (TCA) - for membership, send a check for $8.00 payable to "Tandem Club of America" to: Mal and Jean Smith TCA Treasurers 11010 Jamison Road East Aurora, NY 14052 dues include a subscription to "Doubletalk", the newsletter for Tandem enthusiasts. (GEAR note: 2200 riders, I had a Counterpoint captain giving rides to the unbelievers at my Recumbent Trials, GEAR-Up at Saratoga Springs will be extra nice [buffet style meals] and extra expensive - about $175.) - Chris
689.3	tandem mountain bike	CXCAD::EDMONDS		`Mon Jul 25 1988 20:36`	6
	Anyone ever tried out a tandem mountain bike? Ritchie makes them, and we're toying with the idea of getting one, but just how insane is it to tie two people together on a bike on a trail? I guess they must be intended more for 4-wheel-drive roads than they are for trail riding.
689.4		MUDHEN::ACKLEY	Still the King of Nothing	`Mon Jul 25 1988 21:22`	13
	RE .3 Yes, I've tried a tandem mountain bike. The frame is too long for serious trails. The right fork rake is impossible to find. (the person steering will need muscles on rough terrain!) However, it's a good idea anyway! Fat tires work real good on a tandem, and all those gears come in handy too. The extra-stout brakes are useful tandem accessories also. Just don't plan on doing anything really rough. Call it a 'mountain bike', but it's really a road bike. Alan.
689.5	Should have replied to your note on tandeming	CSC32::R_SMITH		`Tue Aug 23 1988 12:03`	4
	Sorry that I didn't reply to your note. I added another note 833.0 on some tandeming. Please see note 833.0 Bob (A&B Tandem Team)
689.6	More	GRAMPS::MATATIA		`Mon Sep 05 1988 13:10`	1
	Please see 833.1 for more questions on tandems.