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  1. So, 2023 CTC done and dusted on the tandem!! Soooo much fun to say the least We back on it again for 2024 CTCT, God willing. I didn't expect us to hit speeds around 65km/h mark during last years CTCT, and 72km/h on a training session down Taal Monument road. Thankfully, my wife doesn't have much of an issue with speed. That said, I would like to change the tandems rim brake system to cable disc system. The current wheelset is designed to take 6 bolt disc rotors. Just not sure if the rear wheel takes a 203mm rotor or 220mm rotor? Couldn't find anything on the internet. I think its a 2010 model Cannondale Need to source a disc fork as well - will post a "wanted" ad soon (unless someone knows someone else who might be able to refer me) (yip, non-drive side chain is due for replacement)
  2. So our tandem communication is getting there, and so is our relationship. lol - Its heading in the right direction! Now the Mrs has enquired about matching cycling tops. Is "Monton" the only store that stocks matching cycling tops? If this matching thingy turns out to be too expensive, then i'm going to hire super hero outfits instead... with huge cloaks!!
  3. Hi All, Thank you very much for the tips and experiences! Just reading these few responses puts a smile on my face already... that gut feeling of saying "YES!! lets do the tandem thing next year". Its good to know that Tandems can accommodate my sizing, that was my biggest concern. I was lagging me klaar for "communication" advice!! LOL - it will certainly put us to the test. Its something new, something different and most of all, i think it will add to our memories of things we achieved together in a lifetime. She taught me not to be afraid of proper zip lining, stood by me during my 5 year life and death sickness. I taught her that she could complete a proper 2 day overnight hike, complete the cycle tour despite never being on a bike for 25years prior. So, why not just go for it hey! Plus, i've got 2 daughters aged 8 and 12, itching to join me on a Cycle Tour soon. The tandem might just be my best investment to date 🙂 Appreciate the responses and looking forward to being on the receiving end of "she's not pedaling hey!!!"...yes, i was that guy on the tour. lol
  4. Hi hubbers, I come from an mtb background, and fairly new to road cycling. My wife and i completed the cycle tour in 2020 on mtb's. We enjoyed it so much, and want to do it again next year, but on a road tandem (we do everything together, so thought it will be fun to complete CTCT 2023 in this manner). That said, we dont want to buy a tandem as we both (fortunately) own mtb's and road bikes, so its simply futile to buy a tandem for just one event. I ride a 54cm and she rides a 48cm - chalk and cheese!! 1. Whats the chances of finding his type of combination? 2. Are there places that hire out tandems? 3. How much practice does one need to ride a tandem i.e. getting on the bike in sync etc. Is it something we can try out a month before the time while practicing separately from now till then? Any advice / guidance welcome, please. Rezah
  5. anyone know where I can buy a shimano 105 flight deck nameplate? old version. Perhaps someone has a spare that they want to sell or give away.
  6. Some guidance / assistance needed please. Both my wife and her sister are not able to do the CTCT as of today (they both fell ill). They want to sell their ticket at a reduced price. Would a potential purchaser be able to substitute their race number at the expo? Does my wife / sister in-law need to sell their race chip as well?
  7. That's hectic! Trying to make an honest living and then trying to make sure you live to see another day :(
  8. Has anybody ever arranged for them to collect, and then give them a lovely a#se whippin'!!! Teach them a lesson once and for all.
  9. very insightful knowledge indeed. thanks for the offer, but no need for the derailleur.
  10. Please share link. I'm pretty sure there will be lots of interested parties for this component!
  11. Holy smoke, that's some really useful information indeed!! Now time to go back to all those precious searches that I ignored. Lol. Thank you very much
  12. Ah ok, only been doing online shopping, occasional phone calls.
  13. Thanks for the referral Julien. The first link is out of my budget unfortunately (to purchase now and then sell later). I tried contacting the guy in the 2nd link sometime ago for 2 days in a row and no response at all. Probably sold already
  14. I was fortunate to get a new cassette and chain from a hubber at a very good price. Bought the derailleur new at evobikes in the hope that the shifter would be easy to find. Seems like the SRAM shifters are more readily available on the market / LBS / online stores. Need the shifter to complete the wife's drivetrain upgrade before the cycle tour...otherwise I'm gona have to push her up uphill. Lol
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