Mission Duet Tandem

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Well, the front mech was totally worn out leading to crappy shifting. 200GS shifter units were functional but not the slickest. A quick Google search revealed a 9 speed cassette with one cog removed is the same width as a 7 speed one…. and I just happened to have spare 9 speed bits!

Now I have a huge range of gears, smoother shifts and it is lighter too.

 

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If you can score some Maguras, even a single front one (especially the older cheaper ones with the big levers) makes braking far more relaxing.

The XT v-brakes with Aztec pads are an awesome combo! Braking hard I can lock the back wheel up easily two up.

 

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Current status:

The rear hub was rebuilt using a donor, the new cables were duly fitted with a new seat post and saddle. I switched to a riser as the front end was too low with a flat bar.

 

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On it’s maiden tour with my son today. This was the only dry bit of the ride!

 

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On the way home…

 

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Time to move this on.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Time to move this on.

They take so much room, don't they? I made the mistake of buying an antique tandem as an anniversary gift with my wife. Now we have a bike that takes two spaces, which, due to sentiment can never be sold, and only moves one day per year.

 

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Indeed! I just had one last spin around the block on it. Now to strip the XT stuff and get it listed.

 

[The History Man]

 

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Seat post….