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We're kinda lucky in our family. Cody and Al are the same size, as far as bikes go, while Cheryl and Shaine are exactly the same size. We've got a tandem which will take all the girls as stokers. So we can make three bikes do for all five of us. Will, on the other hand is about two inches taller than Cody, and finagled a new bike from his parents for the trip, so he doesn't have to share.
Tandem
So far, Al is the only certified captain, but we're hoping Cheryl and Will can also pilot. The rear can accomadate most anyone except Will
- Dennis Bushnell (Seattle builder) custom steel frame
- Look Ergo stem
- Campy Record Ergo shifters
- Shimano LX front derailleur
- Campy rear derailleur
- Specialized cranks and rings
- Shimano STX canti front brakes
- Suntour SE Pedersen rear brakes
- Avocet Air 40 saddles (men's front; woman's rear)
- Nashbar/Ritchey Pedals
- Kid crank
Talisman Traveller (Al and Cody)
- Talisman Steel frame (by Robb Collins, another Seattle
builder), 56 cm- Campy Athena/Racing T gruppo
- Shimano XT canti brakes
- Nashbar pedals
- S&S couplers
Basso (Cheryl and Shaine)
- Basso titanium frame (Italian specs for a woman's build, made by Litespeed)
- Campy Athena/Racing T gruppo
- Ritchey pedals
Waterford (Will)
- Wateford Sport Touring frame (from Ignaz Schwinn in Waterford, WI)
- Campy Veloce/Racing T Gruppo