[Sportsandrec] more tandem tips needed

[Ron & the bears]

Hi Everett,

There are two shifters. To have one is doable, but for the same person to 
have both is probably better. You can shift 1 through 7, 8, 9, 10 on the 
right lever, or 1 through 3 on the left. However, Most of the time, when 
shifting the left lever, which controls the 2 or 3 chainrings, another shift 
of the right lever is needed to dial in the right cadence.

Two of my tandems still have the provisions for rear shifting. Should I sell 
them, I'd like them to go to a blind person. They are being well utilized 
today, though.

Maybe one day will bring electronic shifting. It is just coming out for 
single bikes at the pro level. If it trickles down to our level, it might be 
modified to have shifter pods on both bars. Maybe years away?

Best,

Ron & the shifting the single bike on the trainer all the time bears
Austin, TX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Everett Gavel" <e.gavel at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] more tandem tips needed


: LM asked about Gears back at the Stoker's station.  I've heard some of you
: mention having them there, and up front as is more normal.  My question 
is,
: is it possible (and is it being done) to where a tandem bike has a set of
: gear shifters at both stations on one bike?  A shifter for the Stoker and 
a
: shifter for the Captain?
:
: Thanks,
: Everett
:
:
: ----- Original Message ----- 
: Tonight I broached the subject of gears in the stoker's handlebars and he
: was a lot more open to that idea than I thought he would be. So, we might
: just do that. I'm super anxious about this idea since I've never shifted a
: gear in my life, but I tend to ask him to shift up or down anyways so why
: not, right? Also, I see the benefits too when and if I switch captains. 
any
: thoughts on this? 



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