In addition to my vintage singles, Cheri and I ride an (OT) tandem; there has been much comment and speculation on the Tandem@Hobbes site this week about a supposed brake/tire failure on a vintage tandem that happened(?) on this ride. Aparently the rear center-pull brake failed, front center-pull brake over-heated the rim and the tire blew. Much speculation about type of bike, brake, age of Matthauser brake shoes, tire size& condition, hill steepness etc. NObody acctually saw this occurrance however. Was "any of you dere?" who would care to comment?
Doug Wagner
Richmond,KY
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