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Anyone have any thoughts on how to lock the fromt bars without
welding? I want to keep it all stock as far as I can; however, I just don't think that both people steering will work!!! The old Wheelsmith shop had a tandem with this arrangement in their window for some time. I'd guess that the dual steering arrangement wasn't too popular in general since it's not found on any current designs, but why not try it for a few rides and see how it goes? Rather than locking the rear bars you could just remove the chain and have them free to move. Any stoker who can ride a single bike shouldn't have any trouble getting used to holding handlebars that can turn even if they no longer control the steering. |
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now, take it apart for fresh grease and bearings before riding
now, apply( stop tubes and pour in then drain-save the linseed ) linseed to inside tubes after allowing to sit in hot sun with tubes open then worry about removing the rust professionally. |
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My stoker is handicapped and most
definitely *would* have an issue with bars that moved. She cannot ride by herself; this is why we tandem. I'd still suggest trying the bike in its normal configuration. My experience with stokers who could not ride bikes has generally been that they are good at not influencing the bike's balance (as opposed to many cyclists who lean in anticipation of turns when first riding as a stoker). As long as your friend doesn't actively oppose your steering efforts you should be able to easily control the bike. Could she hold the front handlebars in a position closer to the stem than usual? That would reduce the effects of any force she applies to the bars and minimize the motion she would feel when you steer around a turn. |
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On Sat, 23 Jul 2005 17:38:34 GMT, !Jones wrote:
You are most definitely correct in that a non-riding stoker (who trusts the captain) is the best kind! Keeping the original configuration is definitely a priority. I'm going to start disassembly next week, so I'll know more after that. Maybe remove the original stem and simply clamp it onto one of the frame bits? You could try that as a temporary arrangement fairly easily, at least, using a few blocks of wood such. Jasper |
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