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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Reddleman

Not gonna lie, a Dahon Dash is very tempting…

Not gonna lie, a Dahon Dash is very tempting…
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,406
Posted By GeezyRider

Might it be possible that in the 7 years that...

Might it be possible that in the 7 years that have elapsed since the OP last posted, that they have moved on?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,182
Posted By Fentuz

Once again, more rubbish from sentinel…. ...

Once again, more rubbish from sentinel….


this black x11 has been properly modified by a roady. While some parts may be older than others, it is coherent and clean.
no crap all over the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,175
Posted By Scott Mc

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

Thank you tcs!

Just found your post and discovered the link to Sunrace Capreo compatible cassettes. Halelujah! I immediately bought three and they've been delivered. So happy. I was on my last...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,581
Posted By Fentuz

What tube did you go for? I found that bontrager...

What tube did you go for? I found that bontrager seemed to be the only one supplying 20" tybe with 48mm presta valves....

And yes, I used to run 2x9 (39/53 x 11-25) because a long lime ago, it was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,422
Posted By Reddleman

The torque limit suggested for Alfine hubs is...

The torque limit suggested for Alfine hubs is affected by the chainset-sprocket ratio used. This limits low gears but it’s not really a problem with small wheels, as we can stay within the confines...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,575
Posted By Reddleman

Just announced by Shimano - an 8 speed low...

Just announced by Shimano - an 8 speed low profile derailleur with 11-45T cassettes, using standard hyperglide chains and cable pull.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 48,609
Posted By Fentuz

i know people who race in crit and are super fit...

i know people who race in crit and are super fit and capable to produce ftps over 350w and yet, on Swork or pinarello race bike and yet, on flat in summer without wind, they do 32 to 36mph. Again...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 35,438
Posted By GeezyRider

I know you can put forum members on Ignore but is...

I know you can put forum members on Ignore but is there a way to Ignore threads that died in the last decade and contain the word "Tern"? :roflmao2:
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 35,438
Posted By tds101

The affected frames have a 10-character...

The affected frames have a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begins with AM1A or from AM1102 through AM1208. The serial number is stamped on the bottom bracket shell.

The bikes were...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,433
Posted By GeezyRider

Wow! Averaging about 40 miles a day 7 days a week...

Wow! Averaging about 40 miles a day 7 days a week for 10 years is quite impressive. I haven't been able to do much more than that with my daily driver, a 2013 Nissan Versa that has 160,000 miles on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,433
Posted By StanSeven

Hey guys. These last two threads on Tern’s have...

Hey guys. These last two threads on Tern’s have gotten emotional with multiple personal insults. Let’s keep conversations civil.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,433
Posted By tds101

Tell that to the average EU (and other countries...

Tell that to the average EU (and other countries around the world) commuters that were seriously injured, and how Tern locked their forums and REFUSED to acknowledge any fault of their own, until it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-30-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Ron Damon

Getting educated by J!pe, that's a scary thought....

Getting educated by J!pe, that's a scary thought.

Lesson Plan
1. The Smug European male's guide to the Birdy
2. Exorbitantly priced folders designed and manufactured by the White Man.
(This...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-30-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Schwinnsta

You would not know it from the picture, but the...

You would not know it from the picture, but the record was set with a full fairing. Neither the picture nor the bike is right. This is a disingenuous post at best. The record was set with a modified...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,575
Posted By Ron Damon

There's no best, per se. They all have their...

There's no best, per se. They all have their drawbacks, quirks and compromises. And I consider value and price when gauging the compromises. Many of the bikes discussed on this channel are great, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Schwinnsta

A clickbait statement to me. I would agree with...

A clickbait statement to me. I would agree with your rational in buying that bike. It is a very nice bike. However, can you offer any proof? Why is it better than the Swift. Is it stiffer? How about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Ron Damon

$3,990. 😂 For a Tern. 😂😂 Yeah, bro. I still can't...

$3,990. 😂 For a Tern. 😂😂 Yeah, bro. I still can't get over it. What's next? A $5,000 Or!gami? 😂😂😂
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Duragrouch

How this thread should have gone, in my opinion: ...

How this thread should have gone, in my opinion:
"X11 is the king of folders, especially due to the fast 451 wheels."
"Uh, I think the same kind of tires would be just as fast on 406, they are very...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Fentuz

No, you stated financial figures (wrong one) to...

No, you stated financial figures (wrong one) to justified quality: "You can't skimp on QUALITY. The Sram force groupset alone costs around £1000."

All I see is restricted views or deformed fact...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Fentuz

hang on a minute, you came here proclaiming that...

hang on a minute, you came here proclaiming that your tern x11 is the best thing since sliced bread and your views seem very reduced to the advantage of 451. People came to offer different opinions...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 02:17 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Kabuto

The Tern X11 doesn't have a full Sram Force...

The Tern X11 doesn't have a full Sram Force groupset though. Only the crankset and chainring is Force. The rear RD is from the X1 MTB groupset, which is the same grade as the Force road groupset, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 01:42 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Barchettaman

Exactly! My car has 205 55 r16 tyres. ...

Exactly! My car has 205 55 r16 tyres.

they’re miles cheaper
they roll better
the car rides better
the rim is less likely to crack
the difference in handling is negligible compared to 18 inch...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,552
Posted By Ron Damon

If that's how you want to play it, then I'll say...

If that's how you want to play it, then I'll say that your Tern is the silly spendthrift man's, road-bike-envy bike. Two can play at condescension.

I don't doubt that's the price of the SRAM...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,687
Posted By Ron Damon

2.30" meat

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20240223_181906_47f988ad9bf6d42d1b5695fe74cb39252e559e4a.jpg
Swallow Husky 20 x 2.30"
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,135
Posted By kiramen

Thank you !!! It came off very easy . ...

Thank you !!!
It came off very easy .
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1053x1328/pxl_20240218_170035101_5d6b5beb531e589318fd134078089befe13f5437.jpg

Off to the store to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,135
Posted By sweeks

This seems to be a common problem. I had this...

This seems to be a common problem. I had this happen on my old Dahon Mu XL. By the time I noticed it, the crack had progressed almost all the way around the circumference of the tube. Luckily, it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 226
Posted By tomtomtom123

You can get individual cogs from Miche. This is...

You can get individual cogs from Miche. This is the screenshot from the 12 speed, but they also have 11, 10, 9...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,057
Posted By Geepig

I don't know, that is still minor wear - maybe...

I don't know, that is still minor wear - maybe not optimal, but still minimal. The chain seems to have scuffed its way to creating its own seat, which is not ideal, but the working face wear seems...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,057
Posted By Ron Damon

Shimano Deore RD-M6000-GS

Shimano Deore RD-M6000-GS (https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/deore-m6000/RD-M6000-GS.html)
Ten-speed, medium-cage and rated for 42T max cog, in practice it goes up to 46T no problem....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-24, 05:00 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,821
Posted By Duragrouch

A number of car makers required periodic...

A number of car makers required periodic inspections, for the warranty to be valid, and replacement of worn parts, in addition to documented regular maintenance like oil changes and other lube....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,605
Posted By Duragrouch

My wild-@ss guess is, something like the origami...

My wild-@ss guess is, something like the origami bull, semi-fat tires and discs, and no, I'm not a shill for that guy. I just said in another thread, Tern used to run similar products as Dahon, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,687
Posted By Ron Damon

Change of direction...

Now with 2.10" Maxxis Grifter tires, 180mm front rotor and inverted riser bar...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,844
Posted By Fentuz

So this thread started as a mini velo subject on...

So this thread started as a mini velo subject on 20" which then moved to 16".
Ron has published various pictures of his 16" folders with with ZEE groupset with are 10speed and he even said that he...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,844
Posted By Fentuz

What are you talking about, the 2 16" FHON linked...

What are you talking about, the 2 16" FHON linked pictures have a ZEE groupset which is 10 speed and on the last pic you can count 10cogs, admittedly, the gear 10 is small but the tooth can be seen...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,844
Posted By Fentuz

Well, if you were to read shimano/sram...

Well, if you were to read shimano/sram instructions regarding chain length for cassette above 30T, you will find that once set properly, the derailleur cage goes over the cam point (and cam over)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,844
Posted By Fentuz

To be fair he's done it with his Gust 16"...

To be fair he's done it with his Gust 16" (https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1274048-my-fnhon-gust-16-2023-a.html)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 744,105
Posted By Duragrouch

Shaft drive! And appears to have multispeeds in...

Shaft drive! And appears to have multispeeds in the hub. Note the very relaxed seatpost angle, to better increase the effective top tube length for those tall Dutch riders. I looked up the brand, not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-24, 03:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,844
Posted By Fentuz

As I mentioned before, my smooth hound was done...

As I mentioned before, my smooth hound was done on a budget road/gravel/CX type bike. bear in road config, it is 7.2kg and I purposely went for 9speed because cheap Sora short cage + XT cassette...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,844
Posted By Geepig

Why should it? If you do not like a bike,...

Why should it?

If you do not like a bike, just move on. No one says you have to like every bike here. Just ask how close does the chain come to the tire - just ask, because you cannot know.

As...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,755
Posted By tcs

I suggested as much a few years back and had a...

I suggested as much a few years back and had a couple of posters (with no rebuttal from anyone else) deride the thought that a bicycle could ever be any sort of status symbol. :roflmao2:



How...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,755
Posted By Ron Damon

My own view is that Brompton does provide people...

My own view is that Brompton does provide people exactly what they want, and that explains its undeniable appeal, popularity and success. For some people, that means the smallest, quickest fold. But...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,378
Posted By Ron Damon

Climbed to 1,300+ masl to visit one of the...

Climbed to 1,300+ masl to visit one of the island's top natural environments. Forged in fire and brimstone, it is one of the several outstanding crater lakes and collapsed volcano calderas of island...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By BillyD

Mr. berlinaut, please leave this thread, we're...

Mr. berlinaut, please leave this thread, we're getting too many trouble reports about you in this thread. If folks don't agree with you, then drop the issue, their loss, right? Move on elsewhere,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By Fentuz

As I said, Dahon and currently Tern have...

As I said, Dahon and currently Tern have telescopic seatpost which allow an extra 90mm producing just over 1m of inseam length which is suitable for people 2.03m tall (typically 38-39" inseam)...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,210
Posted By wesgreen

Congratulations. Other things contributing to...

Congratulations.
Other things contributing to higher taxes and costs: Labor laws, safety/ environmental standards, human rights, democracy.
Amazing how cheap everything can be without those!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-22, 07:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,161
Posted By Schwinnsta

I disagree with Ron, I think, but he should not...

I disagree with Ron, I think, but he should not be banned. Why are people so quick to cancel. I did not think Abu should be banned either. I do think that they are one in the same. Just let it play...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,429
Posted By BikeLite

Good to see you posting again, Mr Damon ; )

Good to see you posting again, Mr Damon ; )
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,469
Posted By Ron Damon

Really? ;)

Really? ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,429
Posted By Ron Damon

My FSIR Spin 3

I got this in 2018 for a whopping $210 on clearance sale and it's still going strong. Again, like the Spin 5, zero problems. Highly maneuverable, nimble and agile due to the 92cm wheelbase. Lots of...
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