limosine Posted May 5, 2008 Share We (wife and myself) are looking at the tandem way of cycling for a while now.I looked at the Raleigh (well priced) but 90% op people tell me the Cannondale is the only tandem you buy(its expensive)I see jmaccelri has got a Raleigh.Is disc brakes a good option.Your views please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted May 5, 2008 Share I've got the Raleigh 2008 tandem, blue and black one. Very happy with it. Only two complaints, and this might be size specific. I ordered the Large/Small one, versus the XL/Medium one. Mine came with 170mm cranks on the front which was too short for me, but the 170's on the back was perfect for my partner. Raleigh didn't want to swop me for some longer cranks. Be that as it may, this might not be an issue for you. I managed to source longer cranks myself. Also, the Raleigh seats are the devil. Replace immediately, couldn't do more than 40km at a time. Also, the spokes are supposed to be stainless steel, but mine are showing serious corrosion. Should probably ask Brandon Els what he thinks of that. I've heard from a couple that used to own a raleigh and now owns a dale that the raleigh frame is fractionally lighter than the dale. I'm happy with it, given the few gripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAESTRO's Posted May 5, 2008 Share The best money can buy, PINARELLO 4POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limosine Posted May 5, 2008 Share Dankie Azonic. Wie is Brandon Els Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_the_builder Posted May 5, 2008 Share The best money can buy' date=' PINARELLO 4POWER [/quote'] Nice. But for the real best:http://www.tandemcycleworks.com/tandem/newdfly.jpg Calfee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limosine Posted May 5, 2008 Share Sjoe that looks nice Scorpione. Price on this one ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limosine Posted May 5, 2008 Share Bob the Builder :Wat se maak is dit en prys asb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted May 5, 2008 Share Dankie Azonic. Wie is Brandon Els Probike/Raleigh baas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaccelari Posted May 5, 2008 Share We (wife and myself) are looking at the tandem way of cycling for a while now.I looked at the Raleigh (well priced) but 90% op people tell me the Cannondale is the only tandem you buy(its expensive)I see jmaccelri has got a Raleigh.Is disc brakes a good option.Your views pleaseI have just bought a tandem without any prior experience, so am a completenewbie, so take my comments with a pinch of salt! I have the 2008 Raleigh T6000 (blue & black). It is a M/XL, so I had to replace the120mm stem with a 60mm to accommodate me at the front. I also had DougPaterson put in an extra two water bottle points, since there was only one for thepilot and my stoker is a thirsty lad (must be Irish blood). He's also going to rebuildthe wheels with stainless steel spokes and solder them for me. The cassette issome cr@ppy Taiwanese 12/25 thing and I'm going to replace it with a decentShimano 11/23. Chains are also no-name and will go at some stage. Why the Raleigh?- good price;- readily available;- well appointed: - decent Mavic A719 rims with Continental 28mm Gatorskins - decent Shimano 105 groupset with triple chainring - great Tektro brakes with boosters (not not, as you require) - nice SRAM Elita cranksso it's basically a good bike (as far as I can see) at a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_the_builder Posted May 5, 2008 Share Bob the Builder :Wat se maak is dit en prys asb That's a Calfee... its full carbon, reportedly weighs in at 12.4 kg's, with pedals... Frame only is a US$7000.00 I've raced a cannondale tandem, and used a Fuel and a Raleigh... for just starting out, I'd go with a fuel or raleigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted May 5, 2008 Share The best money can buy' date=' PINARELLO 4POWER [/quote']Nice.But for the real best:http://www.tandemcycleworks.com/tandem/newdfly.jpgCalfee... Is this the Black Chinese Bamboo Calfee. Where is the long triangle stiffener on this frame??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_the_builder Posted May 5, 2008 Share Dunno H, but it looks cool, and if that claimed weight is true, that's real light. But like I said, I'd go Raleigh for my own tandem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted May 5, 2008 Share I have two Kinesis built tandems. Both are exellent!!!!!! That qualifies the Raleigh as being exellent. Bob see this link http://www.calfeedesign.com/tandem.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_the_builder Posted May 5, 2008 Share A 25 year warranty sounds impressive... I wonder what all it covers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeMax Posted May 5, 2008 Share I have just sold my Cannondale but can tell you that it is a superb tandem frame - very stiff and very light. I also looked at the Raleigh and it looks like a decent bike, but if you can afford it then I would seriously consider a Cannondale. You will also find the resale is better if/when you decide to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted May 5, 2008 Share Also' date=' the spokes are supposed to be stainless steel, but mine are showing serious corrosion. Should probably ask Brandon Els what he thinks of that.[/quote'] Corrosion? I sincerely doubt those spokes are galvanised iron. But why not take a good macro photo of it and post it here, we'll quickly identify the corrosion...or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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