[Sportsandrec] more tandem tips needed

[Everett Gavel]

Hi Ron, and all,

Thanks Ron.  That's what I meant, was, is it possible and then if so, is it
already being done, to where both sets of those shifters are in both riders
spots?  Meaning, I guess, that there would be 4 sets on the bike?  2 for the
stoker and the same 2, upfront as well, for the pilot?

That way either rider "could" shift, but if one was busy with something
else, the other could shift in those moments.  I ask if it's possible
because it seems like it might mess things up if there was miscommunication
and you both tried shifting at the same time, on the same set of gears.

As far as electronic shifting on a bike goes, that floored me when you said
that.  I just never considered it.  It seems almost ridiculous.  I can't
hardly comprehend just how it does it, yet.  I heard a guy on Sunday talking
about electronics and GPS and altitude tracking and all that, on his bike.
But it just never occurred to me that there was electronic gear-shifting
already, on bikes these days.  Yowza. Pretty neat.  I've gotta look into
that because I'm struggling to wrap my brain around it to get how it
actually works, for some reason. I love technology!  I guess this is
partially why bikes can cost as much as some cars these days.  Sheesh.
Growing up, I remember that $180 for a Diamondeback was a rather outrageous
price. (smile)


Thanks for the Help--and the Enlightenment,
Everett
www.DreamingInTandem.blogspot.com


----- original message ----- 
Fron Wrote:
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