"Nelson Binch" <
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> "Technician" <
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> | In article <
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> | > Finally got some fresh pix of some of my rides up on the site,
including
> | > finally a pic of my Tandem.
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> | >
http://intergalax.com/mybikes.html
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> | >
> | >
> |
> | Just a passing thought on the tandem. I'm sure there is a reason not to, but i would think the
> | power to the drive-train would be smoother if one of the crank sets was rotated 90 degrees. that
> | way, as one rider is nearing the end of their power stroke, the other is starting theirs.
>
> I actually tried that once, but the main problem is starting. It's far easier to start when both
> or your crank arms are forward on your "up foot" side.
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On that note, have you tried setting the cranks so their 180 deg. out of phase, that is, when one
rider's right foot is at 3:00, the other rider's right foot is at 9:00? This way when you start, one
rider's right leg is at stance while it's the other rider's right leg at stance. Hence, the bike is
supported on both sides.
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