I test rode one once and loved it! The one we tested had the SRAM (I think) three speed hub plus eight or nine speed cassette on the back. Straight bars. Gave a good range of gears and plenty for the couple of hills we tackled, not much power from my stoker so low gears are a must. The only thing that concerned me was less pedal clearance to the ground compared to a bigger wheeled tandem. I'd still like to buy one though.
Would love to test the Morpheus!
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- 4 Apr 2016, 8:24pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Circe Helios tandems
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2744
- 19 Mar 2016, 9:11pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Cycling in groups
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2792
Re: Cycling in groups
Crank it out down the road three abreast and four deep!
(not actual advice)
(not actual advice)
- 3 Feb 2016, 8:40pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Fabric cageless H20 bottle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1155
Re: Fabric cageless H20 bottle
They do look nice and work well, but you're limited to only using that bottle so if it breaks or you lose it or you want to put a bottle from the shop into your cage then you can't do that!
http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Fabric/Cageless-Water-Bottle-600ml/A2EM
You soon get the hang of putting the bottle back into place and it is secure enough, but I much prefer a standard cage. Personally in your situation I'd stick with taking your cages off each time. Not too much of hassle, certainly less than having to exclusively use Fabric bottles (if you lose/break one on tour I doubt you'll be able to pop into the local bike shop and buy another).
http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Fabric/Cageless-Water-Bottle-600ml/A2EM
You soon get the hang of putting the bottle back into place and it is secure enough, but I much prefer a standard cage. Personally in your situation I'd stick with taking your cages off each time. Not too much of hassle, certainly less than having to exclusively use Fabric bottles (if you lose/break one on tour I doubt you'll be able to pop into the local bike shop and buy another).
- 3 Feb 2016, 8:33pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Glueless Patches; - reliable...?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1262
Re: Glueless Patches; - reliable...?
I found they tend to fail after a while in high pressure road tyres, not too bad in mtb/hybrid tyres though. The 100psi or so tends to push out through the original puncture hole at some point after a few rides. I now use proper patches (in the comfort of my home after putting a new tube in by the roadside).
- 25 Jan 2016, 9:11pm
- Forum: Racing, Olympics, TdF, Competitive cycling
- Topic: British driver wipes out Pro riders
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1166
Re: British driver wipes out Pro riders
Awful... Book. Throw it at her.
John Degenkolb would have been in coming into top form too in the approach to his Spring Classics campaign.
John Degenkolb would have been in coming into top form too in the approach to his Spring Classics campaign.
- 16 Jan 2016, 7:24pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Yet another tyre question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1359
Re: Yet another tyre question
Continental GP 4 Seasons.
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- 8 Jan 2016, 6:08pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: How much time do you actually ride on the drops?
- Replies: 103
- Views: 8140
Re: How much time do you actually ride on the drops?
A fair whack of the time when I'm riding solo or commuting to work. Probably 80% or more of the time, but I do like to ride fast...
- 1 Jan 2016, 4:20pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Two more Year Record attempts for 2016
- Replies: 8
- Views: 759
Two more Year Record attempts for 2016
Bruce Berkeley (@cycle_dr1) attempting the men's record:
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/bruce-berkeley-cycle-doctor-year-record-attempt-45898/
He's already finished Day 1 with a cracking 334 km / 207 miles.
Kajsa Tylen is setting off to try and break the 29,603 mile women's record:
http://www.ayearinthesaddle.com/
Wish them all the best. As we've seen with Steve Abraham they've both certainly got a tough task ahead!
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/bruce-berkeley-cycle-doctor-year-record-attempt-45898/
He's already finished Day 1 with a cracking 334 km / 207 miles.
Kajsa Tylen is setting off to try and break the 29,603 mile women's record:
http://www.ayearinthesaddle.com/
Wish them all the best. As we've seen with Steve Abraham they've both certainly got a tough task ahead!
- 1 Jan 2016, 4:10pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Ten Miles a Day
- Replies: 400
- Views: 112266
Re: Ten Miles a Day
I was behind the curve for most of the year, then I started cycle commuting to/from my new job. The miles soon clocked up.
Finished the year with an average over 16 miles per day!
Finished the year with an average over 16 miles per day!
- 20 Dec 2015, 8:08pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Gatorskins - anything else?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1333
Re: Gatorskins - anything else?
Conti GP 4 Seasons, as wide as you can fit.
Expensive? Yep (get them on offer). Worth it? Absolutely.
Expensive? Yep (get them on offer). Worth it? Absolutely.
- 18 Dec 2015, 8:24pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Mudguards please?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2394
Re: Mudguards please?
robc02 wrote:Dave W wrote:Well, they were a waste of money Too tight under the front fork/brake with 25mm tyres. Right old faff to fit, crummy plastic screws - didn't like them at all.
These SKS Raceblades might be worth a look. Not as good as full mudguards but don't go under the bridges. Sometimes a bit fiddly to set up first time, but after that they are quite easy to put on and take off.
I've found the Cruds a bit too brittle for my liking, but there's no doubting they offer the best protection of all the clip-on guards. The SKS Raceblades are good for keeping the spray off you, but the rear one does funnel all the water (and associated road grime) and fire it directly into your rear brake like some sort of human powered sandblaster...
- 28 Nov 2015, 5:54pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Toolkit in bottle holder area - any good products out there?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2475
Re: Toolkit in bottle holder area - any good products out th
A little tip: When you pack your tool bottle, do so with a few lengths of rag or cloth strategically stuffed into place or wrapped around stuff to stop your tools, tyre levers, CO2 canisters or whatnot from rattling around and totally driving you crazy!
- 20 Nov 2015, 8:59pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Photos with the theme, Down the Road
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5220
Re: Photos with the theme, Down the Road
My nightly view "down the road" on the ride home each evening.
- 3 Nov 2015, 8:31pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Upset car driver?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3170
Re: Upset car driver?
Personally I wouldn't have stopped, preferring to PLF and get away from that situation! No point in unnecessary confrontation.
- 29 Sep 2015, 8:53pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Pebble power pack offer...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 840
Re: Pebble power pack offer...
Yes you have to register even to browse the site. A bit annoying and they send loads of emails sometimes too. They do have some pretty good sales from time to time, I've bought a few things from there (including a Pebble power bank and some Castelli gear). It's like Groupon but for sporting goods.