[tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride!
- From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:39:31 -0400
Just to add one hopeful note to Scott's good info: Schwin used to make
an inexpensive tandem bicycle; it was considerably heavier than the
others, which are generally racing bikes and hence the price, but the
Schwin (sp?) isn't going to win any races; not even with Lance stoking!
as a benefit to all that weight, it had a frame that flexed considerably
less than the racing tandems, and would hold up to any amount of abuse,
or weight of passengers!
If none of the local bike shops will order you the Schwin, you can
always mail order it; but there's likely got to be someone who will do
it for you even though it's not much profit for them.
Scott's right about looking for a used tandem though; you might try
asking on the FreeCycle list if you don't find one here.
hth,
Chip
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Florida Public Service Commission
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> sgreenblatt76@xxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 11:25 AM
> To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride!
>
> There are two handlebars and you're correct about the rear
> handlebars,
> they're fixed in place. On some bikes the rear handlebars are
> fixed to the
> front seat and are raised and lowered with the height of the
> front seat; on
> others the rear handlebars can be raised or lowered
> independently. The bikes
> come in various sizes based on body sizes but as on all other
> bikes the
> seats (saddles) are adjustable. The main issue with the size
> of the bike is
> the height of the captain versus the bike because the captain
> must be able
> to stabilize the bike by straddling it while the stoker gets
> seated in back.
> Most tandems have many gears but only a single chain
> connecting them. The
> bikes can be designed as either street, off-road, or
> street/off-road where
> the tires can be switched out. It's the frame of the bike
> that controls what
> tires they can handle. In terms of where you can buy one
> you'll have to
> check around town at the local bike shops as I bought mine from David
> Bigoney. I will warn you though that they are quite expensive
> and as a
> beginning rider it's probably a better idea to purchase a
> used bike to
> attempt to keep the costs down. If your captain is of a
> smaller than average
> body height it is possible to have a custom tandem built to
> fit him/her but
> that's a whole lot of money. I hope this information has been
> helpful;
> please keep in mind I'm a novice tandem rider and am just
> explaining what
> I've picked up through my own personal experience asking
> questions to my
> captains.
> Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Blackjack" <misterblackjack2@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 10:49 AM
> Subject: [tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride!
>
>
> > Well might pass on this year see what up next year. But
> very interested in
> > this bicycle for two. I have not never seen one while I was
> able to see
> > so,
> > here goes some more questions about them. (one) Does both
> people have
> > handle
> > bars? (Two) I would presume the second set if it has a
> second set would be
> > a
> > fixed handle bar? (three) are these Traditional bikes with
> one fixed gear
> > and chain or is it with multi gears and a chain? (Four)
> what kind of tires
> > does these have, for example: street or Altering tires? (
> five) what size
> > do
> > they come in, like what height do they come in? (Six) Where
> would be a
> > good
> > place to start looking at one to buy if you were in the
> market for one?
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Blackjack
> > misterblackjack2@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf
> > Of Armington, Mycell
> > Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 10:25 AM
> > To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride!
> >
> > Hello Black Jack,
> > Riding a bike is done by virtue of a tandem bike. A bicycle build
> > for two. The captain is the front rider and guider of the bike, the
> > sighted
> > person. The second rider is the stoker the blind person. Of
> course both
> > peddle. If you've ever ridden a bike than it will be very
> easy for you to
> > adapt. Feel free to come and join us. Thanks for the questions.
> >
> > Warm regards,
> >
> > Mycell
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf
> > Of Blackjack
> > Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:40 AM
> > To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride!
> >
> > I have a question! How do blind people ride a bike? I have
> not found a way
> > with out killing my self.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Blackjack
> > misterblackjack2@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> > Behalf
> > Of sgreenblatt76@xxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:36 AM
> > To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [tabi] Re: Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride!
> >
> > Mycell,
> > Great to hear from you about this ride! I'm definitely
> going to ride
> > again this year but I may be able to find a captain to help
> me transport
> > my
> > own bike to the ride this year. I'll let you know if I'll
> meet you all at
> > the mall this year for transportation.
> > Scott
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: mycell armington <mailto:mycell84@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:21 PM
> > Subject: [tabi] Fifth Annual Tandem Ability Ride!
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Sorry for the short notice for this year's Tandem Ability Ride
> > event.
> > Lean times but willing minds and even bodies that don't want to
> > cooperate but we press on you know. Thanks to our faithful sponsor,
> > Higherground Bicycle Company and Capital City Cyclists, the event
> > has been
> > scheduled for October 31st. As has become our tradition, we will
> > meet at the
> > upper level of Sears at Governor's Square Mall, (near the automotive
> >
> > department) at 7:30 a.m. and plan to return by no later than 2:00
> > p.m. We
> > will then car or van pool from Sears down to the New Port camp
> > grounds. You
> > will be responsible to get yourself to and from Sears.
> >
> > The registration fee for this year's event is $10.00. It will go
> > towards
> > transportation, light refreshment and water. Please make your check
> > payable
> > to Mycell Armington and send it to her at: 2006 Casa Linda Court
> > Tallahassee, FL 32303 no later than October 23rd.
> >
> > Other things to remember:
> >
> > When cycling a long distance please dress comfortably. For this
> > event
> > bike shorts are extremely important as some of our veteran cyclist
> > can
> > attest too! Bring a light jacket also in case the wind, like last
> > year
> > gets gusty. Sunscreen and bug repellent are also important.
> > Socks and
> > solid tennis shoes are important if you don't have biking shoes.
> > If you
> > have them, biking gloves are also important to prevent blisters.
> > If you
> > have a helmet please bring it or let me know you need one. No one
> > rides
> > with out a helmet it is a safety requirement. We want you to have a
> > wonderful time and be safe also.
> >
> > Below is a short registration form that can be cut and pasted back
> > to me so
> > I can quickly pass it on to our
> > other coordinators. Thank you so much for all your help and I very
> > much look
> > forward to seeing you on the cycling trail.
> >
> > Warm regards,
> >
> > Mycell Armington
> > Tandem Ability Ride Coordinator
> >
> > Registration form:
> > Please fill in your answers.
> >
> > Name:
> >
> > Address:
> >
> > Phone number:
> > (home)
> > (Cell)
> > (work)
> > (other)
> >
> > Will you need transportation from Sears to the New Port Camp grounds
> > or
> > the return trip?
> >
> > Do you have a tandem bike?
> >
> > Do you have a captain?
> >
> > Do you have any other special needs?
> >
> > Height:
> >
> > Weight:
> >
> > Mycell Armington
> > 850-562-9306 (home)
> > 850-591-3337 (cell)
> >
> >
> >
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