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re:Tandem Tires
In category Tech issues
Written by Pink

Are 700X23c tires suitable for a tandem? My tandem originally had very narrow tires. I had them swapped out for 700X37 before I picked the bike up. Time for new tires, I would prefer something a bit narrower, but I read somewhere that 700X25 was the smallest size recommended for tandems. Any experience/opinions? I can always use the 23's onmy road bike, but want to put them on the tandem if s

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re:Wheel building for heavy riders
In category Tech issues
Written by Daisetsu

Who can give me some ideas on building a wheel for a big guy that wants to ride but keeps thrashing wheels, he's riding city streets, not racing or slamming down hills or over rocks, potholes, bumps, or curbs, he just needs something that will stand up to his hefty size until he can ride the pounds off.
He's on a budget but obviously it's cheaper to put a little money into a good wheel than it is

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