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September 28, 2024: We have just returned home after a whirlwind trip all the way to the East Coast. We began with the Midwest Tandem Rally in Ankeny, Iowa, where we enjoyed Midwestern hospitality, excellent rides, and reconnecting with friends. As I've said before, if you are ever in the position of having to stage a tandem rally, I suggest you secure the services of one of the Midwestern Tandem Clubs (PIGS, COWS, CATS, HOOTS) and turn the keys over to them. They put on excellent rallies!
After the rally we headed further east to Pittsburgh, where we jumped on our tandem and rode the GAP/C&O trails to Georgetown, DC.
After the trail tour, it was out to the Maryland Eastern Shore for some Harriet Tubman and Underground Railroad history, and then all the way back to the West Coast. Wow, what a trip! I've posted a few highlights on our 2024 tours page.
August 23, 2024: We look forward to seeing everyone at the Midwest Tandem Rally next weekend in Ankeny, Iowa. Please stop by our vendor booth to talk tandems and to look at the new tandems we will have on display, please look for us on rides so we can say hello, and please consider attending one or both of our seminars. On Saturday afternoon from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM in Salon IV of the Marriott we will be discussing tandem travel, options and technical considerations. The text of that presentation can be viewed on our website with this link. On Sunday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, in the same room, we will be discussing and demonstrating the latest in tandem drive train technology. The text for that presentation can be viewed on our website with this link. And please bring all your questions to both seminars; we want to make sure you go home with all your concerns addressed and questions answered. Travel safely and we will see you in Ankeny!
August 9, 2024: Last October I posted a page concerning Rohloff hub oil volumes. Shortly after, Rohloff announced that they were reducing the volume of all season oil provided in oil change kits from 25 cc to 12.5 cc, officially acknowledging that, at the time of oil change, only 12.5 cc of fresh oil should be added to the carefully drained hub. Their numbers differ very slightly in a few instances from those we reported on our page, but the basic idea is the same: to add 25 cc of oil to the hub at the time of oil change would result in overfilling the hub and would add to the potential for leaks. You can take a look at Rohloff's announcement.
August 8, 2024: And the other seminar we will be presenting at the Midwest Tandem Rally will cover the subject of tandem travel and touring. You can see our updated page on that subject, covering all the seminar topics, now on the Tips and Trips page.
August 4, 2024: One of the seminars we will present at the Midwest Tandem Rally in Ankeny, Iowa, will be an overview of tandem drivetrain considerations and options. An outline of the seminar content is now on the website on the Tips and Trips page.
August 3, 2024: Be sure to check our online shop for new and used Co-Motion tandems in stock. We've just added a stunning 2024 Co-Motion Steelhead Rohloff Co-Pilot to our offerings. Be sure to take a look.
July 15, 2024: We've just returned from a fun tandem tour in France. It seems we keep going back to France to tour; I think the big draw there is the extensive network of small, quiet roads, but I have to say that the scenery and food help!
I couldn't help but notice that Novak Djokovic was playing at Wimbledon with an Incrediwear knee sleeve on his knee that had recent surgery. Good advertisement for Incrediwear. We carry Incrediwear products in our shop. Let us know if you are interested in checking them out; just drop an email.
April 12,2024: Although we did not receive any official notification (nor did anyone else, so far as we know), it does appear that Cycle Monkey has gone out of business. We used them as a Rohloff resource and a wholesale source for parts and supplies. Rohloff parts, supplies, and service are widely available; however, it may be that there are now only a couple of official Rohloff service centers in the US. Peter White Cycles is apparently a service center and a good resource. Same for Propel Cycles. Rat City Cycles in Seattle calls themselves a Rohloff service center; I have spoken with Aaron in the past but have not used them for any Rohloff service or parts. For the time being, we here at Tandem Diversity will likely consult Peter White for issues beyond our expertise.
April 4, 2024: This is just another reminder to take a look at our used bikes page. We've added a few, so there is a good selection of bargains. If you are new to tandeming and looking for the right machine, or if you are at a stage where upgrading is in the cards, you will likely find just the right bike in our used selection.
March 17, 2024: To help in getting ready for the new riding season, we are pleased to offer some excellent used bikes for your consideration. Please take a look at our used bike page, and be sure to check back often, as offerings will change.
March 17, 2024: Happy St. Patrck's Day everyone! Finally it seems some Spring weather is coming to the Pacific Northwest, at least for a few days! We actually had a very brief taste of Spring during a very quick jaunt to Arizona to deliver a new tandem and to pick up a used tandem to sell.
January 1, 2024: Happy New Year everyone. For those of you with whom we rode, played, toured, rallied, or otherwise interacted in 2023, we send you a heartfelt thank you! For our customers, a very special thank you! For everyone, our best wishes for a healthy and happy 2024! I noted a few highlights from our Tandem Year in 2023. As always, please send us an email to let us know how we might be able to help you in your own life tandem journey.