Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: Kabir
Showing results 1 to 50 of 144
Search took 0.07 seconds.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-12, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,568
Posted By Kabir

I am no expert but I have some experience with...

I am no expert but I have some experience with some of your questions. :)

2. You are risking it. The web site actually said that with 20x1.75 tire, the clearance is a bit tight. Not to mention...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,568
Posted By Kabir

Looks like bent (outward) derailleur hanger.

Looks like bent (outward) derailleur hanger.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,579
Posted By Kabir

caliper brake front, v-brake rear, why?

caliper brake front, v-brake rear, why?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-11, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,568
Posted By Kabir

$5-6 for even just saving one flat, I would say...

$5-6 for even just saving one flat, I would say it is well worthy it. The stock tape is quite narrow and slippery. No wonder it moves around. Now, the weather is warm. Removing the tires is quite...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,568
Posted By Kabir

Thanks to the warnings, I skipped this process...

Thanks to the warnings, I skipped this process entirely. My rim tape came after my bike and I didn't even dare to ride out far before it came. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,390
Posted By Kabir

Check http://www.thorusa.com/ It is about...

Check http://www.thorusa.com/

It is about $65 a tire. The seller is very nice to work with. He is a regular member here, too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,390
Posted By Kabir

Congratulations! As a graduate student, you would...

Congratulations! As a graduate student, you would have your own office, wouldn't you? If you have to hop from classroom to classroom in the same building, I guess Nova may still be a bit heavy. Of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-11, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,568
Posted By Kabir

For folks who are still using the stock brake...

For folks who are still using the stock brake levers, I notice that my right lever's QR pin holder is plastic and it is broken on arrival. It still stops the lever when released but off a bit. It is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,568
Posted By Kabir

There seems to be enough clearance to put a set...

There seems to be enough clearance to put a set of fenders on, such as planet bike 20". However, the caliper brake uses recessed nut. To put the fenders on in a perfect way, you need Sheldon fender...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,440
Posted By Kabir

$10 is also a really nice price for a set of...

$10 is also a really nice price for a set of fenders. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 31,704
Posted By Kabir

Hmm... does anyone know the width of the rim tape...

Hmm... does anyone know the width of the rim tape I should look for as the replacement?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-11, 06:47 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 31,704
Posted By Kabir

Looks like it is the same Kenda Kwest stock tire...

Looks like it is the same Kenda Kwest stock tire on my Downtube. Yes, it is very hard to unmount. I got a pack of metal tire levers just because of that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 31,704
Posted By Kabir

About this Nano Velo, from its pictures, it...

About this Nano Velo, from its pictures, it doesn't seem to have enough clearance for fenders. Could people who have got it confirm that? I plan to use it for commuting so fenders are essential.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-09-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 31,704
Posted By Kabir

Where did you see that it ships with Sunrace...

Where did you see that it ships with Sunrace freewheel? On the web page, the spec says the cassette is SUNRACE CSR8. That is a cassette, isn't it?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,734
Posted By Kabir

You may be able to get a Brompton copy, too. Made...

You may be able to get a Brompton copy, too. Made in Taiwan but some guy in China is reselling it.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=7237193860

:( It turns out they are no longer selling it....
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 801
Posted By Kabir

Cable route in Sunrace M90 grip shifter on a downtube

For Downtube owners, does anyone know how the cable should be routed inside the stock sunrace grip shifter? I replaced my shift cable. After that, it never shifts right. I wonder if I didn't route...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-10, 02:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,671
Posted By Kabir

Being sentenced only for 10 days only says one...

Being sentenced only for 10 days only says one thing: There are not enough cyclists being killed in this way yet.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Kabir

You are right. I should have done more homework...

You are right. I should have done more homework before posting a question. :) I am not sure about the price though. Lots of tourists in Beijing these days. They could bring in their bikes instead of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Kabir

Anyone recognize this bike?

http://image2.club.sohu.com/pic/78/c7/bjaoyun2b14753e4af36bf3.jpg

The picture is taken in Beijing. Girls don't look like Chinese. Must be tourists. But what about the bike? It looks like a folder...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-08, 07:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By Kabir

Fitting the bike into the bag could be time...

Fitting the bike into the bag could be time consuming. I tried once and never bothered doing it again. I use it as a duffy bag for camping stuffs now.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 969
Posted By Kabir

Forgot to mention. Mine is DT 9NS, which could...

Forgot to mention. Mine is DT 9NS, which could has slight difference from 8HN.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-08, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 969
Posted By Kabir

I have fitted 1.95 BMX tire. The width is about...

I have fitted 1.95 BMX tire. The width is about the same as Big Apple 2.0. Both are 50mm tires. The clearance with the stock fender is fine but close. But 20" Freddy fender is too narrow if you are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,476
Posted By Kabir

Same applies to 9NS.

Same applies to 9NS.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-08, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By Kabir

I got both from Walmart in Canada. I figure your...

I got both from Walmart in Canada. I figure your odds could be even better with Walmart in US.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-08, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By Kabir

Hey, this place is in my hometown. I'd better to...

Hey, this place is in my hometown. I'd better to ask my relatives to check it out for me.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-08, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,370
Posted By Kabir

Looks like it is. Check out the bigger picture...

Looks like it is. Check out the bigger picture from the website.

http://www.downtube.com/images/2009_Bikes/mini_standing.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By Kabir

The stock rear fender may be OK. I used to mount...

The stock rear fender may be OK. I used to mount 20x1.95 BMX tire (Kenda K-Rad) on the rear wheel. It has the same ETRTO size (50-406) as the BA 20x2.00. The clearance is fine with me.
Forum: Commuting
05-13-08, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,699
Posted By Kabir

Damn, I went there 2 days ago and didn't even pay...

Damn, I went there 2 days ago and didn't even pay attention to the cloth section. I did notice that they have pretty cheap hydration pack though. Thanks for the info. I will definitely check it out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-08, 08:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,153
Posted By Kabir

Where are the retail stores that sell them? I...

Where are the retail stores that sell them? I have some friends in Taiwan and I also might go there some day soon.

Thanks :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Kabir

That dude got into the fight with a reason. The...

That dude got into the fight with a reason. The following pictures were taken before he got chased and kicked.

If any lesson can be learned from this whole Olympic protest thing, that is not to...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,531
Posted By Kabir

I wonder if something similar can enable me to...

I wonder if something similar can enable me to mount the lights where the front reflector is, just like the dyno light mounted on Bromptons.
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,531
Posted By Kabir

Would it look like this? ...

Would it look like this?

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=13291

Nashbar is selling it for $8 now.
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,531
Posted By Kabir

Fascinating. If not too much trouble, would you...

Fascinating. If not too much trouble, would you mind drawing a simple picture? I am a little challenged on the imagination. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,550
Posted By Kabir

Looks like a thief magnet to me.

Looks like a thief magnet to me.
Forum: Commuting
02-13-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,433
Posted By Kabir

Who "informs" you? Anyone but the...

Who "informs" you? Anyone but the government?
Forum: Commuting
02-13-08, 10:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,433
Posted By Kabir

I don't mind to have a traffic jam filled with...

I don't mind to have a traffic jam filled with bicycles.
Forum: Commuting
02-13-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,433
Posted By Kabir

I wouldn't mind to have a government telling me...

I wouldn't mind to have a government telling me that I don't need cigarettes or addictive drugs, for example.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-08, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By Kabir

I don't see the point of making the frame as a...

I don't see the point of making the frame as a full circle. The beauty of this design is the frame circle covers the rear wheel, which covers the front wheel. But the frame doesn't have to be a full...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,933
Posted By Kabir

For that distance, you could just walk with a...

For that distance, you could just walk with a flashlight. Save yourself $1000.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,502
Posted By Kabir

Here is what confuses me. It has ".cn" domain...

Here is what confuses me. It has ".cn" domain name, which belongs to China, not Japan. Japan uses ".jp". The phone number has 86 as the country code, which is again China, not Japan. The address,...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-07, 08:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 856
Posted By Kabir

I did see a guy riding a bike with gas mask and...

I did see a guy riding a bike with gas mask and that wasn't the Halloween.
Forum: Commuting
10-23-07, 10:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,302
Posted By Kabir

How about just not wearing them? Are glasses...

How about just not wearing them? Are glasses really needed in such a weather?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-21-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 512,314
Posted By Kabir

I remember Yan said in this thread that the BB is...

I remember Yan said in this thread that the BB is 68x115mm. And, a steel chainring can weight 6 pounds more?! I find ourself having a hard time believing it. Maybe I should swap the chainring on my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-19-07, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 363,880
Posted By Kabir

Quite a few questions asked and answered, not a...

Quite a few questions asked and answered, not a single bid. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,897
Posted By Kabir

Based on the way it folds, Mezzo seems to have a...

Based on the way it folds, Mezzo seems to have a shorter wheel base than Brompton though both of them use the same wheel size.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-16-07, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,620
Posted By Kabir

Hey, Zhang, Thanks for the info. I am a...

Hey, Zhang,

Thanks for the info. I am a little surprised that Merc/Flamingo is not available in the mainland since it is made in Taiwan, the neighbor. I also checked the BYA412. Someone in China...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,620
Posted By Kabir

Hi, codename86, what is the price range of Dahon...

Hi, codename86, what is the price range of Dahon Curves in the mainland China these days? I am thinking about picking up one on my next trip to China. Also, is there any Brompton clone sold in China,...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-07, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,599
Posted By Kabir

The world doesn't need another type of underwear...

The world doesn't need another type of underwear that can break banks. We have Victoria Secret for that already.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-03-07, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 931
Posted By Kabir

Well, maybe then Canada will look like that. :)

Well, maybe then Canada will look like that. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-02-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,936
Posted By Kabir

The info on the Korean site is also a little...

The info on the Korean site is also a little different. First, it claims the weight is 9KG, not 7.5KG. Second, it has a titanium seatpost, not a carbon one. I don't think I would seriously look at...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 144
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.