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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,229
Posted By Schwinnsta

I would say that for the Brompton the rear...

I would say that for the Brompton the rear triangle is pinned where it is connected to the main frame, both at the seat stays and at the chain stays. Those joints can carry no moment. I take fixed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2,427
Views: 741,254
Posted By Schwinnsta

Its H&H. It says it on there in the picture, but...

Its H&H. It says it on there in the picture, but it is small. I believe it would fail by the two small screws in the upper flange pulling out or snapping. They say it is good for 8Kg. I have likely...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,229
Posted By Schwinnsta

There are many, I think, on the forum or who were...

There are many, I think, on the forum or who were who ride with a backpack on the rack. 2 I comes to mind for one. I keep my rack free to use it to roll the bike inside places on the easy wheels. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,229
Posted By Schwinnsta

Your views would hold more weight if they were...

Your views would hold more weight if they were based on experience rather than analysis. Plenty of dealers around to take a test ride.

The rear triangle is pinned at the bottom and at the top...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,229
Posted By Schwinnsta

Question, have you ever ridden a Brompton?....

Question, have you ever ridden a Brompton?. Having had a couple of Dahons in my past, probably fifteen years ago or so, I see how you can make assume the hinges would be fiddly in torsion and flexy....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,521
Views: 453,471
Posted By Schwinnsta

How does the ride compare between the steel and...

How does the ride compare between the steel and aluminum Swifts?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,229
Posted By Schwinnsta

Interesting fold but tres expensive and heavy....

Interesting fold but tres expensive and heavy. Also limited to hub gears as configured. Note how low the handlebar is, and any mod to the stem is going to increase the fold dimension.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,389
Posted By Schwinnsta

I think the advantage of the Zizzo is that it can...

I think the advantage of the Zizzo is that it can be mounted above the top tube and provide more clearance, say for light or even a lower rack. Zizzo does not show it used this way, but I think this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-26-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By Schwinnsta

Yes, I know I would lose the generator and I...

Yes, I know I would lose the generator and I believe they have an option for their own light. What I would like to know is if I could just run my lights off their set up.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-26-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By Schwinnsta

Swytch kit on Brompton

I have a Brompton with a generator front hub and front and rear lights installed. If I buy a Swytch kit will I be able to power my existing lights with it?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,610
Posted By Schwinnsta

[/b] A pin or a bolt are only used in...

[/b]

A pin or a bolt are only used in tension and shear. Near never in bending. Bad day if you put a bolt or pin bending. If you want high strength and hardness, both good qualities in a pin, you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,389
Posted By Schwinnsta

No because I put an H&H on mine. I think Zizzo...

No because I put an H&H on mine. I think Zizzo limits theirs to 10 to 15 pounds. The only problem with the Litepro that I can see is the angle seems off for most head tubes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,401
Posted By Schwinnsta

Yes, the Tern telescopic post 33.9 takes 27.2...

Yes, the Tern telescopic post 33.9 takes 27.2 inner post. Here is mine with aThudbuster 27.2....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 950,663
Posted By Schwinnsta

How do you know this? Have you ever owned or...

How do you know this? Have you ever owned or ridden a Swift?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,401
Posted By Schwinnsta

The handlebar has to rotate such that the brakes...

The handlebar has to rotate such that the brakes rotate up. The telescopic clamp is released, and the handlebar put in its highest position. Then the clamp above the headset is released, and the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 950,663
Posted By Schwinnsta

I did it like you did yours, but I modified the...

I did it like you did yours, but I modified the rear fender so the part between the stays, stays on. You have to cut the fender and I don't have a rack, yet, any way.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By Schwinnsta

No.

No.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By Schwinnsta

Sounds like a deal.

Sounds like a deal.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 607
Posted By Schwinnsta

Most of us in this forum are riding folding bikes...

Most of us in this forum are riding folding bikes because we prefer them. It is true that as the wheels get smaller they tend to be twitchier, but that is something you just get used to. With...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 742
Posted By Schwinnsta

Even pedaling at a high cadence, you still find...

Even pedaling at a high cadence, you still find yourself getting out of synch with the suspension as it bobs to the metric of the road conditions.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 742
Posted By Schwinnsta

I have gone back and forth with Jipe on the...

I have gone back and forth with Jipe on the subject of suspension. As I understand it, the Birdy dives or bobs less in the front because it is converting the up and down motion of the front wheel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-09-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,954
Posted By Schwinnsta

It sounds like you may have fatjgued the clamp....

It sounds like you may have fatjgued the clamp. can you post photo(s)?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Schwinnsta

These charts are probably general guidelines. We...

These charts are probably general guidelines. We do not know the reasons why you should not use a less wide rims. Your explanations are just guesses given as the explanation.

Another thing about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Schwinnsta

I question this. The tire contains the air, but...

I question this. The tire contains the air, but it is the air, not the tire, that supports the bike.

One of the negatives I have noticed about putting "too wide" tires on narrow rims, is that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,589
Posted By Schwinnsta

Pictures, please.

Pictures, please.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 495
Posted By Schwinnsta

Can you tell what is it for?

Can you tell what is it for?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 495
Posted By Schwinnsta

What is the set (grub) screw in the top of the...

What is the set (grub) screw in the top of the latch for? Just wondering. It looks like it is crying for some oil.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Schwinnsta

No, not true. Where is your evidence? Your...

No, not true. Where is your evidence? Your analysis is wrong.

If I were to take your advice, I would be riding on 1/2 inch less wide. tire that were less stable and less comfortable. In two or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Schwinnsta

Maybe, but where are the bodies?

Maybe, but where are the bodies?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Schwinnsta

Well I am just a single source, but I have never...

Well I am just a single source, but I have never seen that violating this table has had consequences. It does change the profile to a more round shape than U shape, but I can't see any problems. Now,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,003
Posted By Schwinnsta

The chart is bogus in my experience. If you can...

The chart is bogus in my experience. If you can mount the tire, it will work. I have been riding with 406-50 and 406-52 on Zizzo with 14 opening.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 495
Posted By Schwinnsta

Loosen the bolt about a 1/4-inch, then with a...

Loosen the bolt about a 1/4-inch, then with a wood dowel or block, pound it down. It should be loose at this point. If not, loosen some more and repeat. When it's loose, push it to its lowest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 33,846
Posted By Schwinnsta

In my opinion, Moulton bikes are not faster than...

In my opinion, Moulton bikes are not faster than ordinary bikes. During hard pedaling the up and down motion, mainly from the front shock, causes a response from the shocks that is out of synch with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-14-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By Schwinnsta

I mounted 2 1/8" and it was tight, but I had one...

I mounted 2 1/8" and it was tight, but I had one flat and putting back on went easier.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,683
Posted By Schwinnsta

Would it not be the case now that the horizontal...

Would it not be the case now that the horizontal rack stays put the vertical into bending, allowing small movements like you describe with the bent type stays?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,038,249
Posted By Schwinnsta

But it says CroMo. Usually they just say steel if...

But it says CroMo. Usually they just say steel if it is Hi-Ten. Fork says steel. Net weight is given as 13Kg.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,038,249
Posted By Schwinnsta

Where are these 406 Brompton style bikes then?...

Where are these 406 Brompton style bikes then? Perhaps, at this wheel size, the design does not hold up as well. I did see this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,372
Posted By Schwinnsta

Mr. Grouch, do you ask your barber if you need a...

Mr. Grouch, do you ask your barber if you need a haircut?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,038,249
Posted By Schwinnsta

I am glad not to be a newbie here to gain...

I am glad not to be a newbie here to gain information. First of anything on the rack that is wider should be fastened back where the straps attach. That way, you're less likely to have heel strike....
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-30-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 7,630
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, 03:37 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 7,630
Posted By Schwinnsta

I have had 451 and the tire selection is lacking...

I have had 451 and the tire selection is lacking in comparison. They have usually ridden a little harsher, but that was mainly due to narrow tires. Even 1 3/8 was getting hard to find. I do think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 7,630
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
03-25-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 7,630
Posted By Schwinnsta

To my recollection, Primo Comets on the Brompton...

To my recollection, Primo Comets on the Brompton is a better ride than the Conti Contacts I have on it now. They are plush and fast. If you get them at a cheap price and if you're not flat tire...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Schwinnsta

It depends, do you want speed then go True Blue...

It depends, do you want speed then go True Blue or Scorcher they 349-40 race tires. Know they are supple, comfortable but flat easy.

Alternately, go for Contact Urban 349-35, they ride pretty nice...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,802
Posted By Schwinnsta

Beautiful bike. I wonder if there is a USA...

Beautiful bike. I wonder if there is a USA distributor?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,802
Posted By Schwinnsta

​​​​​​Glad you're pleased with it.

​​​​​​Glad you're pleased with it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,604
Posted By Schwinnsta

If you are budget constrained. A Zizzo Forte will...

If you are budget constrained. A Zizzo Forte will hold up to 300 pounds, comes with rack and fenders, 8-speed Altus. $549
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,604
Posted By Schwinnsta

I pretty much gave up on the rack that came with...

I pretty much gave up on the rack that came with my Zizzo. I may put it back, but I think using for panniers would be nearly useless, as it's too low and too forward. I could use it for a top of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,604
Posted By Schwinnsta

[QUOTE=Duragrouch;23180216]Most rear racks are...

[QUOTE=Duragrouch;23180216]Most rear racks are centered over the rear axle, so nearly all the payload weight goes there, the rack stays just hold it from tipping over forward or back, very little...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,604
Posted By Schwinnsta

About half the weight of the rack, perhaps less,...

About half the weight of the rack, perhaps less, depending on how it is loaded, does go through frame. The rest goes directly though dropouts.
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