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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-18, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

No offense, nice bike, terrible looking...

No offense, nice bike, terrible looking mudguards! I'm sure the 406 sized Dahon ones will fit, plenty around.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 66,940
Posted By desastar

May be so, but I’m convinced we have gained at...

May be so, but I’m convinced we have gained at least 100 Watts! Lol
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-18, 04:57 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 66,940
Posted By desastar

You may want to get the bike shop to check the BB...

You may want to get the bike shop to check the BB anyway. I happened to have removed the cranks of my wife's as new B and found the BB to be very stiff, you could hardly turn with your fingers. The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-18, 06:30 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 66,940
Posted By desastar

I think a replacing the bottom bracket is better...

I think a replacing the bottom bracket is better value than replacing the headset.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-18, 06:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,548
Posted By desastar

Agree, I'm amazed no-one's done an improved...

Agree, I'm amazed no-one's done an improved "Brompton" with decent gearing. All it takes is a wider rear section.

The Burke is just a bit too plain for the price, lacking the wow factor.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 37,089
Posted By desastar

The Brompton looks a bit old fashion compared to...

The Brompton looks a bit old fashion compared to the Dahon. Despite the strange curve, the frame has more detailing and design features, esp where the front fork and head tube meets. Pity it isnt...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-10-17, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

No Bruce, I bought the wheelset from a chap who...

No Bruce, I bought the wheelset from a chap who had it for a few years but never used.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-10-17, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

There is also another handlebar post that is...

There is also another handlebar post that is height adjustable and you can also replace the stem for reach. My bike came with this style of handlebar, see second pic.

The first pic is how the bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-17, 07:48 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 20,343
Posted By desastar

I too like the look of the Brompton, but not so...

I too like the look of the Brompton, but not so much riding it. The front end feels too nervous and the gaps in the gears are way too large. The Tikit run rings around it except for the fold. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-17, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,163
Posted By desastar

This is a very late response but I believe with...

This is a very late response but I believe with that round spindle cup removed, the clickbox would fit over. Birdy went this way to enable a neater fold. My older touring Birdy used the clickbox the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-17, 12:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 46,310
Posted By desastar

Unless you absolutely need that compact fold, I'd...

Unless you absolutely need that compact fold, I'd look at a Bike Friday Tikit. I much prefer the Tikit as it has more gears, front end more planted and cost much less (used). It is overall a much...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-17, 02:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,892
Posted By desastar

24mph? Perfect conditions over short distance,...

24mph? Perfect conditions over short distance, possibly. Hit a bit of wind or hill and you are stuffed. Lack of gears to keep spinning. Bike is good to explore cities, 10mph is probably the reality...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-17, 04:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,892
Posted By desastar

I have tried to understand why so many owners are...

I have tried to understand why so many owners are in love with their Bromptons, and the best reason I can think of is that it is cute and it folds really well. Other than that, its gear ratios are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-17, 06:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,472
Posted By desastar

I've tried those Litepro chain rings. You'll...

I've tried those Litepro chain rings. You'll have to fit them backwards or the chainline would be out due to the teeth being behind the build-in chainguard.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-17, 07:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,870
Posted By desastar

+1

+1
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-17, 07:01 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 32,702
Posted By desastar

That is true. Smaller wheels does require more...

That is true. Smaller wheels does require more effort. Nothing currently is as effortless as my 700c carbon roadbike. My Moulton is heavy and and it is now rideable (just) after a weight reduction...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-17, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,514
Views: 451,344
Posted By desastar

My B amongst the Proteas.... ...

My B amongst the Proteas....

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/desastar/IMG_0282_zpsgvproxnr.jpg (http://s1091.photobucket.com/user/desastar/media/IMG_0282_zpsgvproxnr.jpg.html)
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-08-17, 04:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,921
Posted By desastar

I vote Speed P8!

I vote Speed P8!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,253
Posted By desastar

Pinholecam, barend shifters are not only friction...

Pinholecam, barend shifters are not only friction but indexed as well. The trouble with these is the position of the levers, not as bad as downtube shifters but braking and shifting coming down a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-17, 04:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,253
Posted By desastar

I dont think it is related to bike fit. Just the...

I dont think it is related to bike fit. Just the overall feel and the effort one needs to put it to propel the bike forward. Mind you, it is much better now but it is not a bike that I can say feels...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-17, 08:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,253
Posted By desastar

Nice looking set up there! I have never been...

Nice looking set up there!

I have never been completely sold on the Moultons. Love the look but the cycling experience has been somewhat different. Mine is an APB R18 which was built in 2004 but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-18-16, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Way over the top, yet people pay. Only money I...

Way over the top, yet people pay. Only money I guess.... :lol:
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-05-16, 07:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,498
Posted By desastar

Did you get it? I personally prefer this over a...

Did you get it? I personally prefer this over a Brompton. Folds fast and once folded, you can easily roll this along on its front wheel. The folded size is larger than the Brompton but that may...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-16, 12:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,054
Posted By desastar

Once again, it is not top speed we are chasing. ...

Once again, it is not top speed we are chasing. It is the effort required to maintain speed which is the issue.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-16, 12:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,054
Posted By desastar

LOL! Maybe that's why it feels soggy?? ...

LOL!

Maybe that's why it feels soggy??

Thanks Jur.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-16, 11:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,054
Posted By desastar

Hi Jur, I must admit I'm also having trouble...

Hi Jur,
I must admit I'm also having trouble understanding how the adjustments work. So by tightening the leading edge bolt, the additional friction will slow dampening. As the link also pivots on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-16, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

If you are a handy person, you could get a 20"...

If you are a handy person, you could get a 20" inch mudguards to fit.


http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/desastar/BirdyDD_zpszo9k9d6u.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-16, 06:18 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Or you can run 20" 406 wheels. You must of...

Or you can run 20" 406 wheels. You must of course replace V-brakes with adjustable arms for pads to reach the rims.


http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i391/desastar/birdy406_zpsh2s3qedo.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-16, 06:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,054
Posted By desastar

For me it is not the top speed, but the effort...

For me it is not the top speed, but the effort involved to maintain the bike at speed. Certainly a lot harder the higher the speed. Im thinking it is now possibly the geometry of the frame, suit some...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-16, 08:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,054
Posted By desastar

Perhaps that's the reason why the speed record...

Perhaps that's the reason why the speed record remains intact...... imagine riding with fairing, lol
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,498
Posted By desastar

I have all three. If you need one with the most...

I have all three. If you need one with the most compact fold, Brompton wins, but you are stuck with a bike with huge gaps in the gear ratios. In a windy city like mine, you want close gear ratios to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-16, 08:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,054
Posted By desastar

I have an APB R18 which should be very similar to...

I have an APB R18 which should be very similar to the TSR, and my impression of the bike mirrors everything that's been said here. I believe there's a limit as to what the bike is is capable of. If...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-16, 07:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,670
Posted By desastar

Well, I've just done it. Sold the Brompton. ...

Well, I've just done it. Sold the Brompton. Nice bike, just didn't suit my type of riding.

Just my Birdys and Tikit now. :thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,670
Posted By desastar

I feel the same about my B. You have to ride it...

I feel the same about my B. You have to ride it the way its been created, slower and on flat city streets. The gaps in its gears are large so it can be frustrating to ride. There are people out there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-15-16, 10:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,509
Posted By desastar

As you are about to fall off your bike, take note...

As you are about to fall off your bike, take note of the speedo reading. That would be your maximum speed...:lol:
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-16, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

:thumb: thanks! Final mod would be a set of...

:thumb: thanks!

Final mod would be a set of 20" wheels. However I'll need to use skinny tyres which wouldn't be as durable.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-16, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Is that so? That explains a lot of things. The...

Is that so? That explains a lot of things. The trouble with a couple more turns of the QR, it makes folding a bit stiffer.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Well, I can confirm the handlepost stem from the...

Well, I can confirm the handlepost stem from the monocoque fits the classic frame perfectly! The carbon seatpost on the other hand looks good but not practical for a folding bike where it needs to be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-16, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,892
Posted By desastar

Not sure why you had to replace the rear hub,...

Not sure why you had to replace the rear hub, unless Dahon had cheapened the parts recently. My D7 which is below the P8 had hubs that allows you to change cassettes. When I bought a rear wheel from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-16, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Bought them secondhand sight unseen.... fingers...

Bought them secondhand sight unseen.... fingers crossed.

An Australian dealer has listed it at A$279.00 new. No cheap.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-16, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Not sure if it can be repaired, but you can...

Not sure if it can be repaired, but you can certainly replace the whole handlebar post. I'll be doing that in a week or two, hopefully won't be too difficult.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-16, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Strangely, this rack does not have the threaded...

Strangely, this rack does not have the threaded hole to bolt on the rolling wheels. I have since drilled and cut M5 thread into it and now it has the small wheels from the Brompton rack :thumb:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-16, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

foldingdroid......depends on what crankset you...

foldingdroid......depends on what crankset you end up using as that determines what type of bottom bracket will go with it.

I have just replaced the original hardly used original square taper bb...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Thanks, are the headtube length the same for both...

Thanks, are the headtube length the same for both versions? If so youll think they be the same.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-16, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,420
Posted By desastar

That looks immaculate and i would pay the $200 as...

That looks immaculate and i would pay the $200 as a vintage bike, but if you just want a bike to ride, then look elsewhere.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-16, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2,425
Views: 739,012
Posted By desastar

Hi Can anyone tell me if the handlebar post are...

Hi
Can anyone tell me if the handlebar post are standard fit for new and old Birdys? I found a 24° post from a 2011, mine is an older straight frame classic.
Cant find any info.....
Thanks!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-16, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,802
Posted By desastar

That is the Speed D7. Had one similar and it was...

That is the Speed D7. Had one similar and it was great. Can be upgraded to 8 or 9 speed but need new shifter of course but at least you can keep the wheel. I wouldnt worry about the age, just check...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-16, 05:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 61,069
Posted By desastar

Hi Thor What you've said makes a lot of...

Hi Thor

What you've said makes a lot of sense and I agree. If this was my only folding bike and want to make it more rideable then modernising it would be the way to go. No matter how I look at...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-16, 05:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 61,069
Posted By desastar

If modding, I guess it will be back to the bare...

If modding, I guess it will be back to the bare frame and go from there. Wheels, crankset and brakes. Where to draw the line $$ wise. Not sure if I would stick to hub gear as well.
How much do you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-16, 11:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 61,069
Posted By desastar

Ok so I ended up with this nice stainless steel...

Ok so I ended up with this nice stainless steel California. Pulled apart the handlebar strut and added a plastic shim and hey, the wobbly handlebar is now ok!
Now, to mod or not to mod??...
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