Equipment

Dawes Super Galaxy Tandem (circa 1989 c/o Gus)

Upgrades:
  • Handbuilt Wheels (by Gus) with Suzue 40H sealed bearing hubs, Wheelwright plain gauge spokes with brass washers, extra long spoke nipples and Mavic Module 4 rims.
  • V Brake at rear for increased stopping power.
  • Drag brake controlled through Suntour retrofriction gear lever on Steersman's handlebars. This controls an Arai drum brake which is used during long downhill descents where a rim brake might overheat the tyre and possibly cause it to explode.
  • New bars and A-head stems to accommodate different seating positions. Wider stoker bars with dummy lever hoods. Double bar tape on upper portions of bars for padding.
  • Shimano bar end gear levers.
  • Blackburn carriers front and rear
  • Sanyo Dynapower bottom bracket dynamo with halogen light to front and mudguard mounted light to rear
  • Shimano SPD clipless pedals
Vaude panniers (c/o Mark)
Camera -
4 x water bottle cages.