"Anyway, I'm glad
you dropped me an email because we both wanted to say thank you
for your excellent service in providing the Santos Tandem. The
careful attention to detail in fitting us to the bike ensured we
had a good ride home although the 20-35MPH winds that were in
our face all the way, took its toll and we took much longer than
we would have liked. Most telling was Bev's 'sit bones'. I don't
think she'd ever got to 'use' them in quite this way before and
by the time we made the other end, she was tender, to say the
least. For me the ride was good, no sore spots and the normal
tingling hands and numbness in the groin area that I can get
after a couple of hours, were not mine that day - credit to the
selection and adjustment of all of the relevant bike parts then?
The Rohloff experience was good and will get better as it and I
adjust to each other I'm sure. Although it's characteristics are
a little quirky, already I would not go back to the derailleur
for a tandem. The handling of the tandem was so good too - none
of the frame flex that was so charateristic of my old Dawes -
such a treat! We've been out every day this week as a short trip
to Holland is planned in September, so we need to get fitter.
Finally, my friend's photos were circulated to a few cycling
chums of his, and he got more than one comment on how well the
tandem fitted us both despite the most obvious difference in our
sizes. Again, all credit to your expertise in custom fitting.
Getting a comfortable tandem for both of us with our 13" height
difference was always a major concern for me, but you cracked
it!" - Alan & Bev Morgan
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"A big thank you for
your help and are there any requests for further photos
or personnel recommendations from us for yourselves or
Santos because as we keep saying the bike was
exceptional and your support through a difficult
situation has been commendable" Chris and Maggie
Santos DualTravel in
front of Quarakol Lake, Pamirs in
North West Tajikistan |
"It's (Santos SUB) even better
than I imagined. It was worth the wait and your service has been
excellent." - Dave
"Once in a while it's time for something new -
time for a new bike. I wanted something different, unique, but
most of all it must be a joy to ride. At MSG Bikes the Santos SUB
caught my eye straight away - a modern bike with a classic retro
look. It was love at first sight, music to my ears. It can be built to my
specifications, perfect in every detail, in beige with matching
handlebar grips and leather saddle. A few weeks later, a phone call
from MSG Bikes tells me my SUB
is ready to collect. I collected it straight away and it was just as I
had imagined as I rode through the village with a big smile on
my face! My
new SUB is suitable for commuting, doing the shopping and relaxed
touring. It has a hand built aluminium frame with an eye catching
design." - Joe
For more Santos SUB info
"Many
thanks for our (Discover Tandeming) day on Saturday. We really
enjoyed it and look forward to receiving the quote." - Sarah and
Bruce
"Just wanted to e-mail to say
thanks for sorting Jan and me out with a tandem for the day
yesterday - as you could probably tell, we both thoroughly
enjoyed it! Jan had done it before a few years back, but I was
a complete newcomer and in fact hadn't ridden a bike of any sort
for more years than I care to think about! But it was great
once you got the hang of it." - Mark & Jan
"I used my X-treme disc wheel at
Ironman Hawaii and thought u may be interested to know the race
went very well and I was pleased with how the disc performed. I
managed 9.32 and more importantly qualified for the Ironman
World Championships." - Steven
"My Bernardi Sfera is a delight
to ride: light, fast and responsive but not at all harsh - so I
still have plenty left in my legs for the run even after riding
112 miles." - Naomi
"Congratulation Naomi on completing your 1st
Ironman" - Alasdair & Shelagh
"Many thanks for the excellent
support you've given me through the last three years. I know
I'm always sure of expert advice and a warm reception!" -
Naomi
"It was great to meet you both on Saturday, we
had a great time and thought the tuition and advice were first
class- we have also told the tandeming experience team the same
thing." - Steve and Helen
"My new tandem --I love it. It's perfect" -
Dominic
"Good
instruction. Good fun. Looking forward to miles of happy tandeming!"
- Byrne & Anne"Thanks so much for building
our beautiful tandem. It goes like a rocket. Married life - like the
tandem - is wonderful" - Ajay & Ninder
"I just wanted to thank you for the excellent job
you made of building my sport touring bike. It looks fantastic and
rides really well. I took it out for a spin on Sunday for the first
time and it was a real joy to ride. I particularly liked the ergo
bars: so much more comfortable than drops and you feel more in
control. Can't wait for the summer and the prospect of some longer
rides and audaxes." - John