Don't know if Grant and Co. will ever produce a tandem, so in the meantime
will be getting one elsewhere.
Seems like most tandems out there follow the skinny tire theme, with the
exception of R+E in Seattle and Bilenky in Philadelphia, and even their
tire clearances don't seem to push as far
Wow, thank you all so much for the input. Pretty much confirms what I
thought that we would probably want clearances for up to 50mm with fenders.
1) Co-Motion Java
Yes, should have mentioned that I've looked pretty long and hard at this
offering, but wondered if the frame might be a bit
Did decide on a custom, coupled Java frame. Couple of questions for Ed.
1) I saw in your Speedster farewell
poshttp://thedailyrandonneur.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/we-bid-farewell-to-our-tandem-companion-the-co-motion-speedster/t
that you decided to forgo canti brake studs on the Java. So you
Tandems East http://www.tandemseast.com/parts/brakes.html has them, but
they will cost you. Also they are working with Co Motion on a replacement
now that the Arai is no longer produced.
On Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:06:04 AM UTC+7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
Is a thread-on drum
that.
Wheels -- we haven't had an issue with 700c wheels in SS cases, with
tires deflated.
Ed
On Thursday, February 21, 2013 10:54:19 PM UTC-5, Salween wrote:
Did decide on a custom, coupled Java frame. Couple of questions for Ed.
1) I saw in your Speedster farewell
poshttp
Any experience out there with V-brakes, fenders and tires in 700c x 50mm
range? One 50mm Big Ben reviewer http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/tben.htmwas
having success, but was not running fenders. Anyone else? Wondering
what the max 700c tire-fender combo might be, and maybe the brake to go
Riding in the hot and humid land of shellac where it's readily available in
all shades for about $1 for 12 ounces ready to apply, it's a no brainer for
me. I don't really notice it being sticky (maybe just used to it) except a
day or two after (re)application, and indeed a bit when it rains.
Tom,
Wow, that is quite encouraging. Also thinking of 60mm Berthound's with the
wider tires, so your experience and the others leads us to think that we
won't be too limited with the V brake constraint. I was too thinking of
checking in with the folks in Chico about the Motolites.
The arm
Jim,
Thanks for the info, others too! Seems like this V brake clearance thing is
a non-issue so long as I get the right brake.
The brake will be supplemental (stoker controlled) to the discs--just in
case on those long descents with gear. I'm new to the disc thing so the
extra insurance
Since this Java will see mostly radish terrain it seems mechanical discs are
the better choice, especially with long descents where heat build-up is the
major concern?
Also heard back from Chico. Here's what Stephen said, The Motolite and MotoBMX
measure 104mm from the center of the mounting
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