At 2/25/2007 08:15 PM -0800, c. andrews wrote:
>Note that Taylor tandems have long c-t seat-tubes because
>the tube extends well above the top-tube, as can be seen in
>numerous examples of this frame. Tandems need not be
>perfectly sized to perform well
Sounds like a beautiful frame at a good price. Thank heaven it's not our size or I might do something silly. Jane tolerates my addiction, but a 6th tandem might convince her it's time for an intervention.
But I've a caution for anyone with a Taylor tandem. Because the seat tubes extend well above the top tube joints, some people have damaged their frames by using period correct (ie, short) seat posts up to the limit lines at the top. This puts the bottom of the seat pin in the brazed joint, where IMHO you should have it at least a couple of inches below. Given the extra stresses fed into the captains seat pin by the stokers bars I strongly recommend an off-topic (ie, long) mountain bike seat post.
I've repaired one that was damaged this way and know of at least one other. Strong riders in both cases.
Mark Stonich;
Minneapolis Minnesota
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