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  • Tandem noob. Solutions needed
  • hebdencyclist
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    Any tandem riders on here?

    OK here goes. I’m considering getting a childback tandem frame, and want to cannibalize my current touring bike (converted MTB) for parts. This opens up a world of pain as regards chainset options, compatibility, etc.

    So I’ll try to keep this very simple…

    I am running 8spd XT shifters and mechs, on LX hubs, and a Spa Cycles XD2 chainset. with 170mm cranks. What is the minimum I need to buy to fit this to a tandem and make it all work?

    Give me a shopping list, people 🙂

    Thanks in advance

    HantsNightRider
    Free Member

    OK, I’ll give it a bash
    Stoker stem and bars
    seat post and saddle
    Eccentric BB
    Tandem cables brake and gear

    How are you doing the timing chain?
    you need either 2 left hand cranks which take rings unless you are running the timing chains on the drive side
    right hand crank for rear (without rings?)
    2 extra chains for timing chain
    extra set of pedals
    probably missed of loads, but there is a start.

    Is your front mech the right size for the frame?
    is your existing seat post the right size and is it strong enough for a stoker stem to attach to it?

    Tandems typically have fairly heavy duty wheels and a third brake, but these may be unnecessary for a kiddiback.

    hebdencyclist
    Free Member

    Thanks. It’s the drivetrain options/solutions I’m hazy on. Very hazy.

    I think I’m at one end of a long learning journey!

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    nbt
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    Are you on facebook? there’s a tandem club group where there’s recently been a dsicussion about setting up a singleseided drive train. It’s possible and some tandems are sold like that, but you do have to consider things like chains catching

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