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05-07.-2005, 11:02 PM
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PM on a Tandem?
I'm considering building up a Tandem racing bike and putting a PM on it, with computers for both riders. Has anybody equipped a Tandem with a PM for both riders? Which system did you use? If you used PT, did you install two receivers? Thanks in advance for any input.
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05-07.-2005, 11:27 PM
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Re: PM on a Tandem?
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I can't specifically answer this question, but i seem to recall someone on the Wattage list at Topica did this. Maybe search the list, or post a help message! I'm not sure how you'd put two receivers on though... Ric
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05-07.-2005, 11:39 PM
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05-07.-2005, 11:43 PM
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Re: PM on a Tandem?
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I take back what i said before. i realise now that you'd just put on two receiver kits and then have two computers! Too much thinking about the TdF! ric
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06-07.-2005, 12:15 AM
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Re: PM on a Tandem?
What are you going to do about the axle? Can you change it to get 145mm spacing with the PT hub? If so that would work well I think.
But I share your concern about brakes, when I first built my tandem I had standard calipers, and with the cable slop they were weak, after going to a mechanical disk on the rear, I would be really hesitant to give that up... But if you can get a PT hub with 145 spacing AND disk compatibility that would be ideal. |
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06-07.-2005, 01:14 AM
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Re: PM on a Tandem?
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The guy who did it is Robert Wells and his wife: http://lists.topica.com/lists/watta...l?mid=909653414 There are pics here: http://lists.topica.com/lists/watta...l?mid=909345575 |
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06-07.-2005, 04:12 AM
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Re: PM on a Tandem?
Wow! An example and pics. Just what I was looking for. You guys are good. Still don't know what I'll do about brakes -- maybe I'll skip the brakes and just get an air horn.
 Thanks, all. I'll let you know how it goes. |
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06-07.-2005, 04:50 AM
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Re: PM on a Tandem?
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I realize everyone and every situation is different, but FWIW my teammate and his wife had a tandem they used on local roads, including very hilly terrain in the mountains of W PA using only the V-brakes that came stock. Come to think of it, he and another teammate won the nat. champs for tandems on the same bike and on a fairly hilly route at 7 Springs, PA. You may find that stock brakes are enough, especially if you stick to normal tandem territory (flats). Good luck and good riding, Jimmy |
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