This tandem has been an ongoing project here in the shop. I started it in January 2023, I think? Technically I started it last year by making the fillet brazed brakeset. I do very few tandems so I really never know how much time to dedicate to such a project. It was originally going to be a collaboration of sorts but ended up in my hands which was totally fine. The good news is that it is done and in Simon’s hands at Transport Cycles. I don’t think there’s a better mechanic to be working on this thing! Thanks for finishing the assembly!
As for the details, there were a lot going on here but some of the smaller things that might go unnoticed are the cable stops which were originally double cable stops that were modified to act as a raised single stop. This was to clear the height of the coupler off of the tube so the brake cable doesn’t rub. Other details to point out are the custom adjustable stoker stem, custom seat clamps, handmade barrel adjusters on the brake rockers, custom quick release cable knarp, cable guides made from 11 speed chain rollers, spoke holder on the chain stay, rear fender reinforcement, pump detailing, modified Cinelli tandem twin plate fork crown, modified 1 1/8” threaded XT headset, and that mystery taillight. If anyone has any idea what it is, chime in! I thought it was a French make but did not know any more. This one now has an LED stand light bulb in it.
Pat and Cece’s tandem
October 29, 2024
This tandem has been an ongoing project here in the shop. I started it in January 2023, I think? Technically I started it last year by making the fillet brazed brakeset. I do very few tandems so I really never know how much time to dedicate to such a project. It was originally going to be a collaboration of sorts but ended up in my hands which was totally fine. The good news is that it is done and in Simon’s hands at Transport Cycles. I don’t think there’s a better mechanic to be working on this thing! Thanks for finishing the assembly!
As for the details, there were a lot going on here but some of the smaller things that might go unnoticed are the cable stops which were originally double cable stops that were modified to act as a raised single stop. This was to clear the height of the coupler off of the tube so the brake cable doesn’t rub. Other details to point out are the custom adjustable stoker stem, custom seat clamps, handmade barrel adjusters on the brake rockers, custom quick release cable knarp, cable guides made from 11 speed chain rollers, spoke holder on the chain stay, rear fender reinforcement, pump detailing, modified Cinelli tandem twin plate fork crown, modified 1 1/8” threaded XT headset, and that mystery taillight. If anyone has any idea what it is, chime in! I thought it was a French make but did not know any more. This one now has an LED stand light bulb in it.