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oh yeah, and put some on-one marys on the Thorn instead of those un-aesthetic risers
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for sure the Thorn. my tuppence:
- the trek fork isn't original and /hard to tell but/ looks slightly longer? our old tandem came with a longer-than-stock fork which we switched out for a same-length-as-stock fork & it improved the handling - on the tandem the longer fork felt like it flopped over more quickly on leaning, which (personal opinion) made it feel more susceptible to body weight movement from the stoker & thus less controllable from the pilot. (maybe less of a worry with a kiddyback vs two adults tho?)
- good v-brakes have been fine for us for loaded two-adult touring, I wouldn't worry about discs
- take off the mudguards, paselas & rack and get some knobblies on the Thorn?
- the trek fork isn't original and /hard to tell but/ looks slightly longer? our old tandem came with a longer-than-stock fork which we switched out for a same-length-as-stock fork & it improved the handling - on the tandem the longer fork felt like it flopped over more quickly on leaning, which (personal opinion) made it feel more susceptible to body weight movement from the stoker & thus less controllable from the pilot. (maybe less of a worry with a kiddyback vs two adults tho?)
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~200g off each tyre does sound appealing!!
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What do people reckon to the conti urban contact tyres? Marathons (hs420) have been fine for commuting the last couple of years (no punctures), but I've virtually worn the tread off the rear so maybe time for something new.... fairly laden when commuting - 8kg front bag + 8kg rucksack + 80kg rider...
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that sounds like the 19" size, according to https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/3372-2/orange_1997_brochure.pdf - too small for me but glws, love these bikes
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that's class - love the custom sprayed RC30s...
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the start of spring clear out, these bits all now replaced with something better but still useful
deore 3x9 rapidfire - front shifter missing its indicator pod, both work fine - £5
etc 27.0-400mm seatpost - bought new, inserted then realised too long for intended use, small scratches - £5
smica stem 1 1/8" steerer, 25.4 clamp, 11cm, bit of rise - £5collection only from Brockley Cross / SE4
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Hope Black QR Seat Clamp - yes, this will fit my old P7 - PM incoming
thanks, got some & fitted last night, first impressions seem good!