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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,154
Posted By ChiapasFixed

😂 you guys are absolute geeks who has had a...

😂 you guys are absolute geeks

who has had a hydraulic disc brake failure on a bike?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 140
Posted By ChiapasFixed

Looking for 406 Alfine wheelset

Wasn’t sure if requests belong in the marketplace sub for him or not so happening feel free to move this.

as the title says, I am looking for a 20 inch/406 wheel with Alfine 8 and/or Alfine 11...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,154
Posted By ChiapasFixed

hmmm yes I see all that now. I think I will...

hmmm yes I see all that now.
I think I will stick to my original order and take the Storm, despite the tragic lack of a front block carrier.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,154
Posted By ChiapasFixed

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1161x711/img_5885_4697ce573cf7e6b81aa5dcb3d7c186273be74286.jpeg
This is what I’ll be getting, plus they will be pressing a Silverock sealed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,154
Posted By ChiapasFixed

yeah, so after speaking with the vendor, he...

yeah, so after speaking with the vendor, he informed me that his Storm frames do not have the carrier block. This is a feature I am very interested in, so he offered to change my order to a Gust,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,188
Posted By ChiapasFixed

haven’t been able to find a 20” trifold outside...

haven’t been able to find a 20” trifold outside of a couple bike shops in Singapore, or the titanium version on AliExpress. Do you have a link?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,154
Posted By ChiapasFixed

lol this is awesome so I just pulled the...

lol this is awesome
so I just pulled the trigger and ordered an Fnhon (sorry but the brand name is just awful 😂) Storm frame set!

looking forward to building it up, probably for my wife or son...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,154
Posted By ChiapasFixed

wow, we very likely crossed paths back in 2000,...

wow, we very likely crossed paths back in 2000, although I was in teenage party mode then I did ride my bike everywhere even then.

I’m curre try sourcing 4 folders to go multi-modal touring with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,154
Posted By ChiapasFixed

wow! Great setup for touring! Have you taken it...

wow! Great setup for touring! Have you taken it far?
when will folding bike manufactures understand that high volume tires are what is needed?

you need a rear rack on that carry some stuff
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 953,039
Posted By ChiapasFixed

Origami Swift unboxing and first impressions video

Here is my initial review of the new Swift!
full disclosure: On my request, Paul did give me a generous 15% discount when I told him of our plans to test and review the new Swift as a candidate for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 953,039
Posted By ChiapasFixed

Nice bike! What model is that? you make a fair...

Nice bike! What model is that? you make a fair point, and if the top consideration was folding/packing size/time maybe the Swift wouldn’t be the best choice. It does offer other advantages though!...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4,039
Views: 953,039
Posted By ChiapasFixed

Origami Swift on its way!

We just ordered a bike from Pingis. Should take about 10 days to make its way down here to southern Mexico. I’ll be doing an unboxing and first impressions video for anybody interested.
we’re...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-10, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 901
Posted By ChiapasFixed

ai ai ai! well, nothing to do but wait for the...

ai ai ai!
well, nothing to do but wait for the spokes to get here and see!
thanks for your help!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-10, 11:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 901
Posted By ChiapasFixed

uh, oh! I went with 395 and ordered 180mm spokes,...

uh, oh! I went with 395 and ordered 180mm spokes, per the formula than came with the hub that said: L = r2 - 17.5mm. I hope I didn't make a mistake, they should arrive tomorrow!

BTW: it is not a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-10, 11:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 901
Posted By ChiapasFixed

found an online spreadsheet that states the ERD...

found an online spreadsheet that states the ERD for the Sun CR18 406 rim is 395.
should I trust this? Oh, and spoke count is 32, not 36 as i mistakenly typed above.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 901
Posted By ChiapasFixed

spoke count is 36. The measurements for the hub...

spoke count is 36.
The measurements for the hub are 50mm flange to flange, 27mm from axle to holes. I know the well on the rim is 17.5mm, but I cant figure out the radius (short of dis-assembling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 901
Posted By ChiapasFixed

sondelux spoke lenght for 20" wheel. HELP!

I am having a hard time calculating the spoke length I will need for building my new Sondelux dynamo hub into my 20" Sun CR18 rim (ertro 406).

Any help would be greatly appreciated as i need to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-10, 11:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,058
Posted By ChiapasFixed

damn, I spend over 3k on my UGADA Tikit, and it...

damn, I spend over 3k on my UGADA Tikit, and it dosen't even have a Rohoff!
Damn!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-10, 10:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,354
Posted By ChiapasFixed

I seem to remember seeing a 7kh tikit on a...

I seem to remember seeing a 7kh tikit on a Japanese website somewhere....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-05-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,858
Posted By ChiapasFixed

I would caution you to try out any bars and/or...

I would caution you to try out any bars and/or bar ends with the fold before committing. I have the bike friday break apart H bars, and they do interfere a bit with the folded package (making it a...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-30-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,484
Posted By ChiapasFixed

surprisingly little flex, similar to a steel...

surprisingly little flex, similar to a steel frame but with the vibration dampening of a carbon one.
i understand the rear triangle can be stiffened further by wrapping the chainstays in carbon...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-28-09, 03:39 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 21,484
Posted By ChiapasFixed

i built three frames out of bamboo back in 2007 ...

i built three frames out of bamboo back in 2007
one broke due to undetected worm infestation
the other two are doing fine!
i had a couple threads about them and other's 'boo bikes here
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-09, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,285
Posted By ChiapasFixed

great guys! thanks for all the responses and the...

great guys! thanks for all the responses and the great info Grifterek!
I do like the f1's, although my original intent is to see if one can build a little urban commuter from discarded frames with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,285
Posted By ChiapasFixed

hey gnome, that is nice! advantage being that...

hey gnome, that is nice!
advantage being that bike was intended to be ridden over long(ish) distances, hence the adequate seatpost, unlike a BMX...
I still think using BMX frames is fine, and am...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-23-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,285
Posted By ChiapasFixed

cool man, thanks for that! i am thinking...

cool man, thanks for that!
i am thinking something like this:
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/may/ChrisThomas.htm
and this is just the most beautiful conversion I've seen:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-23-09, 01:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 23,285
Posted By ChiapasFixed

Interested in BMX mini-velo conversions

I think this could be a really great way to recycle discarded BMX frames and make nice little commuters that can go on the train or in the trunk of a car.

Also a great way to experiment before...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-09, 10:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,193
Posted By ChiapasFixed

That first bike looks seriously badass! I am...

That first bike looks seriously badass! I am thinking of doing this, there are so many potential frames to use, from kids bikes to discarded bmx's!
This is the new mini velo!
only problem i see is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,814
Posted By ChiapasFixed

do you mean something like this?: ...

do you mean something like this?:
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2008/mar/1/DustinCocco.htm
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-09, 11:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,488
Posted By ChiapasFixed

oo, that "coming model" looks like a mini-velo...

oo, that "coming model" looks like a mini-velo with an alfine hub, nice!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-09, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,417
Posted By ChiapasFixed

how much higher that the seat do your bars need...

how much higher that the seat do your bars need to be?
I am 6 feet tall, have a large tikit, and have the bars at the same height as the seat. I find this position puts very little weight on my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-09, 11:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,284
Posted By ChiapasFixed

jajajaja:lol: actually, you dont know how true...

jajajaja:lol:
actually, you dont know how true that is. I dashed my last mobile to pieces over a year ago, and after reading this:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,284
Posted By ChiapasFixed

Rolling the Tikit with the new brace is no...

Rolling the Tikit with the new brace is no problem for short distances. Try rolling it around the mall for two hours while your wife shops, and you really start wishing the f@#*g thing was not there!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,891
Posted By ChiapasFixed

super easy to remove the nexus cable IF you have...

super easy to remove the nexus cable IF you have a very thin allen key to slip into the special hole and move the spring loaded cam... doing it this way literally takes 1 second.
otherwise it is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-09, 11:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,579
Posted By ChiapasFixed

get a bike that you will enjoy riding, and will...

get a bike that you will enjoy riding, and will not be a royal pain to get up and down the stairs. This will mean you will ride it more, therefore use less pubic transport, get healthier and save...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-09, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,847
Posted By ChiapasFixed

skidding is a good way to stop a fixie fast when...

skidding is a good way to stop a fixie fast when you have to... I recommend learning how to do it. Then again, the front brake is usually sufficient, and will stop you faster.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-09, 11:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,264
Posted By ChiapasFixed

like this?

like this?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-27-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,847
Posted By ChiapasFixed

so, can you skid with this settup? how does...

so, can you skid with this settup? how does backpedaling feel? how is the tensioner holding up?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,244
Posted By ChiapasFixed

a steel swift (still available in Portland, I...

a steel swift (still available in Portland, I believe) is an ideal compromise between stiffness and vibration dampening, albeit at a slight weight penalty....
other than that, I dont believe there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,847
Posted By ChiapasFixed

hmm, I thought most, if not all track hubs were...

hmm, I thought most, if not all track hubs were spaced 120mm, even if they are flip-flop?
Once again Lewis, that is a really nice ride, thanks for the pics!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,680
Posted By ChiapasFixed

but of course!!

but of course!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,847
Posted By ChiapasFixed

more pics plz!

more pics plz!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-09, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,891
Posted By ChiapasFixed

sweetness! can the i-motion 9 take disc brakes? i...

sweetness! can the i-motion 9 take disc brakes? i have a tikit with the Alfine hub and BB7's, the shifting is super smooth and the hub is completely silent, but does not have quite the range of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By ChiapasFixed

...yeah, and the IF mode too, and the Swissbike,...

...yeah, and the IF mode too, and the Swissbike, and all the Dahons, and....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,680
Posted By ChiapasFixed

I want a bike that rides and folds like a Tikit...

I want a bike that rides and folds like a Tikit but down to the size of a Brompton (with the cool suitcase) but has the suspension of a Moulton but costs less than 100 pesos but has a lifetime...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,819
Posted By ChiapasFixed

hmm, sounds like she does not understand the...

hmm, sounds like she does not understand the nature of a coaster brake.
This should be made clear to her. Then she MAY choose to say, "I would prefer a hand brake instead of a coaster so I can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,292
Posted By ChiapasFixed

true, but some interesting info is already coming...

true, but some interesting info is already coming out! for example: i had never herd of xootr swifts cracking before! too bad the posted did not specify whether it was the steel or aluminum...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,292
Posted By ChiapasFixed

Folding bike frames crack tendency poll

well folks, there has been some discussion and finger pointing lately around the issue of cracks appearing in the frames of certain folding bikes. because folders are subject to different kind of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-09, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,362
Posted By ChiapasFixed

jaja, I thought I was going to see a Brommie with...

jaja, I thought I was going to see a Brommie with big steel fenders, an old springed saddle, full chain case, bottle dynamo and a big woven basket on the handlebars!
instead this bad joke....
it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,271
Posted By ChiapasFixed

maybe look at greenspeed scorchers for tires,...

maybe look at greenspeed scorchers for tires, lightweight, fast rolling and smooth out bumps similar to big apples.
how do you feel about single speed/fixed gear setups? I have done some fixed gear...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,617
Posted By ChiapasFixed

maybe nobody saw this post before? thoughts?

maybe nobody saw this post before? thoughts?
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