Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?
perfect. On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Remember, where ever your relationship is going, a tandem will get it there faster... ;^) - Jim -- oakland, ca bikenoir.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?
On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 1:26 AM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Manny, Look on craigslist. In your area there are likely lots of good, used tandems. Brands to look for: - burley - santana you'll see lots of those. Used tandems are significantly cheaper than new. Figure 75% off of new retail price. And yes - tandems let riders of disparate speed and cadences stay together and enjoy places together. They are great bikes and I think under-appreciated. We have a burley paso-doble and have been riding tandem for about 4yrs now. We love it. Sadly, riv does not, yet, make a tandem. You're very close to where rbwhq is, though, go harass Grant to make one, please. good luck, finding one - if there are any questions I can help with, feel free to email me. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Any Tandems?
I will agree with most of what was said below but I will add that Cannondale tandems still seem to be one of the best values for the dollar in a new tandem. My stoker (wife) reports that the ride is much harsher on the C'dale then our lugged steel Bilenky Tandem. The thudbuster seat post softens up the C'dales ride significantly. The problem with used is finding one that fits both of you. If you can find one they will be much cheaper then new. Santana makes a good bike but often specs parts that are not standard on Tandems so you have to work a little harder to find them or have a local Santana dealer that you deal with. Good luck. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:43:26 -0500 Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Tandems? From: skvi...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 1:26 AM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Manny, Look on craigslist. In your area there are likely lots of good, used tandems. Brands to look for: - burley - santana you'll see lots of those. Used tandems are significantly cheaper than new. Figure 75% off of new retail price. And yes - tandems let riders of disparate speed and cadences stay together and enjoy places together. They are great bikes and I think under-appreciated. We have a burley paso-doble and have been riding tandem for about 4yrs now. We love it. Sadly, riv does not, yet, make a tandem. You're very close to where rbwhq is, though, go harass Grant to make one, please. good luck, finding one - if there are any questions I can help with, feel free to email me. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?
+1 They're GREAT! Don't forget Co-Motion along w/ Burley and Santana. Hard to find models that take fat 700c tires as we tend to like, so you might want to look at 26 if you're planning on riding trails with it (which is AWESOME BTW!). On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 5:43 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 1:26 AM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Manny, Look on craigslist. In your area there are likely lots of good, used tandems. Brands to look for: - burley - santana you'll see lots of those. Used tandems are significantly cheaper than new. Figure 75% off of new retail price. And yes - tandems let riders of disparate speed and cadences stay together and enjoy places together. They are great bikes and I think under-appreciated. We have a burley paso-doble and have been riding tandem for about 4yrs now. We love it. Sadly, riv does not, yet, make a tandem. You're very close to where rbwhq is, though, go harass Grant to make one, please. good luck, finding one - if there are any questions I can help with, feel free to email me. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Any Tandems?
To bring this a bit more on topic, I wonder if a 700c, sidepull-braked tandem would work well as a 650b conversion? Our CoMotion has 26 wheels and cantis--it rolls great on pavement or dirt with Pasela 1.75s -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of cyclotourist Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:14 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Any Tandems? +1 They're GREAT! Don't forget Co-Motion along w/ Burley and Santana. Hard to find models that take fat 700c tires as we tend to like, so you might want to look at 26 if you're planning on riding trails with it (which is AWESOME BTW!). On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 5:43 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 1:26 AM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Manny, Look on craigslist. In your area there are likely lots of good, used tandems. Brands to look for: - burley - santana you'll see lots of those. Used tandems are significantly cheaper than new. Figure 75% off of new retail price. And yes - tandems let riders of disparate speed and cadences stay together and enjoy places together. They are great bikes and I think under-appreciated. We have a burley paso-doble and have been riding tandem for about 4yrs now. We love it. Sadly, riv does not, yet, make a tandem. You're very close to where rbwhq is, though, go harass Grant to make one, please. good luck, finding one - if there are any questions I can help with, feel free to email me. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance. - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?
Here's Grant's tandem, for inspiration: http://flic.kr/p/MyDRh -nathan On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Thanks -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?
on 11/9/10 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta at manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Since you are in the SF Bay Area, keep an eye out for Ibis tandems. They didn't make a lot, but I've seen a few of them them show up in the past few months. Remember, where ever your relationship is going, a tandem will get it there faster... ;^) - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com I had to ride slow because I was taking my guerrilla route, the one I follow when I assume that everyone in a car is out to get me. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Any Tandems?
Riv doesn't make a tandem, so it's probably not really On Topic... On 11/9/2010 10:26 PM, manueljohnacosta wrote: I leave it to the wisdom of the group. My girlfriend and I just recently test rode a tandem. We had a great time and found that riding a tandem works for both of our different riding styles. Wondering if any had any suggestions on tandem bikes we could take a look at? Thanks -Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
