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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,649
Posted By Trocadile

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1160_5b57a5dbcb16bd28fdf49154ff9823f909436076.jpg
This one's gone through some changes since I first showed it a few years ago.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-04-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By Trocadile

I use a Bancon A5-S...

I use a Bancon A5-S (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MLXQF1V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1) and like it. Not a smart spin bike so it won't respond to changes in the Zwift...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,585
Posted By Trocadile

They seem to go from 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 and the...

They seem to go from 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 and the latter are getting hard to find. The nominal 1 3/8" tires I use measure at around 32mm, probably because my rims are narrow.
Forum: Northeast
06-19-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11,191
Views: 1,458,960
Posted By Trocadile

I checked the path out too on Saturday and did...

I checked the path out too on Saturday and did just this, coming back on the Boston side. Just a few blocks of street riding to connect the two made for a nice loop from my Watertown starting point....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Trocadile

Thanks for the suggestions. Right now I'm leaning...

Thanks for the suggestions. Right now I'm leaning toward the IRC Siren Comp, a lighter, folding BMX tire, $21.74 on AliExpress. Either that or just waiting for the Comets to fall off my rims.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Trocadile

Yes, there are some choices in 1 1/8" (28mm) and...

Yes, there are some choices in 1 1/8" (28mm) and narrower. It's the 1 3/8" that are getting hard to find, except for the heavier tires geared toward BMX.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-19-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Trocadile

Are Primo Comets no more?

I've had my Primo Comets since well before the pandemic, and they now seem to have disappeared from the interwebs. Are they gone forever, and, if so, can anyone recommend a comparable tire in the 451...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By Trocadile

Are you asking about heat buildup? I don't have...

Are you asking about heat buildup? I don't have any direct experience (I use Ridenows but with alloy rim brakes), but from what I've read you should probably avoid them if you're doing long, steep...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 360,305
Posted By Trocadile

$300 (winter pricing)

$300 (winter pricing)
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-21-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By Trocadile

The convention with 20" tires is for the widths...

The convention with 20" tires is for the widths in 406 size to be expressed in decimals (like your tires) and for 451 size in fractions (like 1 3/8"). As stated, only the 406 tires will fit your rims.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-21-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 360,305
Posted By Trocadile

Xootr Swift in Boston area

If anyone in the Boston area is interested in a Xootr Swift, I'm selling mine on Craigslist (https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bik/d/watertown-xootr-swift-folding-bike/7581063158.html).

Whoops,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,768
Posted By Trocadile

Assuming it's the 406 size you want, I have...

Assuming it's the 406 size you want, I have ridden thousands of miles on the Primo Comet 1.5 Kevlar without a flat. Tried a number of tires previously, including Big Apples, and the Comets have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,778
Posted By Trocadile

I have 3 bikes with flatbars and now have 3...

I have 3 bikes with flatbars and now have 3 Redshift stems on them. So, obviously, I love them - they significantly quiet road chatter with very little downside (other than price). The only time I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-05-21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,520
Posted By Trocadile

I'm only guessing, but from the picture it looks...

I'm only guessing, but from the picture it looks like a 110. You could certainly find a 52T chainring for it. As for whether it's narrow-wide, it would be unusual to have both narrow-wide teeth and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,269
Posted By Trocadile

Good luck with them. As veganbikes said, try...

Good luck with them. As veganbikes said, try different angles until you figure out what's most comfortable. Properly set up, they are great at distributing the pressure evenly, as well as getting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-20, 04:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,269
Posted By Trocadile

No need to drill. Ergons have a separate piece at...

No need to drill. Ergons have a separate piece at the end which can either be inserted into the bar as a cap, or left out to leave the bar end open.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,269
Posted By Trocadile

I use Ergon grips on all my flat-bar bikes - huge...

I use Ergon grips on all my flat-bar bikes - huge improvement over any other grips I've used.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,539
Posted By Trocadile

I just bought a crankset and some tires on...

I just bought a crankset and some tires on AliExpress and handlebars on eBay (all from China) and they all came within 2-3 weeks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,076
Posted By Trocadile

I used to get saddle sores from long rides, so...

I used to get saddle sores from long rides, so started using Chamois Butt'r...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,784
Posted By Trocadile

Have used this for years:...

Have used this for years: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CW911SM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No complaints - works well with different size wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,846
Posted By Trocadile

Sorry about your experience - looks very...

Sorry about your experience - looks very irritating. Titan sells several handlebars, but they don't show any in that Brompton style. Unless they were a custom order? There are many other bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,846
Posted By Trocadile

With apologies to the OP - I don't want to hijack...

With apologies to the OP - I don't want to hijack the thread - yes, it's a great ride, quick and comfortable. If you search on aliexpress for - titanium minivelo frame - you'll see the current price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,846
Posted By Trocadile

Is a picture enough? ...

Is a picture enough?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1722x1214/minivelo_ead35e74065d25e02ca9bab2db48e39e8781d8bc.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,846
Posted By Trocadile

I bought a frame from AliExpress, but then I was...

I bought a frame from AliExpress, but then I was looking to build a titanium mini velo, so didn't have a lot of other choices to acquire one here in the States. I used an outfit (Titan in Xi'an) that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,912
Posted By Trocadile

Well, a slacker head angle will lead to more...

Well, a slacker head angle will lead to more trail which should lead to less twitchy handling. Wheel/tire size and fork offset also impact trail. If you have schematics on the bikes, you can compare...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-20, 03:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,912
Posted By Trocadile

Yeah, the extra head tube stays are a bit of an...

Yeah, the extra head tube stays are a bit of an acquired taste, and I can certainly understand preferring the classic triangle. I like them because they allow for a longer head tube, reducing the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,912
Posted By Trocadile

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1722x1214/minivelo_8fb6daca3f292cca299043303040622a222fd078.jpg
You've probably seen the frame if you've checked out AliExpress. Anyway, I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-20, 07:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,912
Posted By Trocadile

Well, I love my Ti mini velo so would tend to...

Well, I love my Ti mini velo so would tend to favor the TiSport frame. In my experience, there's a comfort edge with Ti frames over steel or aluminum, although carbon is right up there for damping....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,485
Posted By Trocadile

If you're just replacing the tubes, then match to...

If you're just replacing the tubes, then match to the tire size (sounds like you've got that) and notice whether the old tubes are shrader or presta valves (they'll probably be shrader). Any tubes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,396
Posted By Trocadile

I've been using Ironclad gloves for years (e.g....

I've been using Ironclad gloves for years (e.g. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DF2971I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Now that I ride flatbars with Ergon grips I use the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,456
Posted By Trocadile

My back/pelvis periodically gets out of alignment...

My back/pelvis periodically gets out of alignment such that one hip is higher than the other. While I do a lot of PT to try to prevent it from happening, the two best quick fixes are biking and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,829
Posted By Trocadile

As I wrote awhile back in the Swift thread, I use...

As I wrote awhile back in the Swift thread, I use the Redshift Shockstop suspension stem (https://redshiftsports.com/shockstop-suspension-stem) on my Swift. Makes a huge difference in hand/wrist...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-02-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,164
Posted By Trocadile

Yes BSA 68mm for the Swift. But that's just what...

Yes BSA 68mm for the Swift. But that's just what will fit in the frame. You have to make sure the particular BSA 68mm BB you use is compatible with your crankset.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,164
Posted By Trocadile

Yes, the different sizes were just a reflection...

Yes, the different sizes were just a reflection of the stems and seat posts. But not all Xootr Swift frames were identical - they changed the design at some point, making it heavier and more durable....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-19, 02:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,446
Posted By Trocadile

I can attest that the Elite Qubo Fluid works well...

I can attest that the Elite Qubo Fluid works well with 20" tires (I use my Swift with 406 wheels).
Forum: Northeast
06-09-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11,191
Views: 1,458,960
Posted By Trocadile

Was in Weston today and as promised in an earlier...

Was in Weston today and as promised in an earlier post, I again swung by the newly-paved MCRT Wayside to take some pictures:

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,531
Posted By Trocadile

Thanks for the clarification!

Thanks for the clarification!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,531
Posted By Trocadile

That was my understanding as well, although he...

That was my understanding as well, although he contacted Reich and got his blessing. I'm curious to know more about what Reich was referring to - either he was referring to jur's design as his own...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,531
Posted By Trocadile

The quote about the Ti Swift is interesting....

The quote about the Ti Swift is interesting. Seems to suggest that this interview is old, since Titan started making the Ti Swift over 3 years ago - unless he's referring to a new design?
Forum: Northeast
06-02-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11,191
Views: 1,458,960
Posted By Trocadile

Thanks for your interest, Rod. Answering your...

Thanks for your interest, Rod. Answering your questions, out of order: I built it up this winter and it is now my principal fair-weather road bike. Less than a thousand miles on it, so still in the...
Forum: Northeast
06-01-19, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11,191
Views: 1,458,960
Posted By Trocadile

If somebody doesn't beat me to it, I'll go back...

If somebody doesn't beat me to it, I'll go back and take more pictures and note more details. If you look at Google Maps you can see the trail as a grey line. I accessed it by taking the first right...
Forum: Northeast
06-01-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11,191
Views: 1,458,960
Posted By Trocadile

Just about perfect conditions this morning. Took...

Just about perfect conditions this morning. Took my minivelo on an old reliable loop through Weston, Waltham, Lincoln, Wayland, and Sudbury (bridge at Wayland-Sudbury line pictured). As I was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-19, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,853
Posted By Trocadile

With apologies to the Helix people: You can...

With apologies to the Helix people:

You can read about the Swift here: Story (http://swiftfolders.com/swift/Story.html)

Peter Reich still sells Swifts, using either steel or aluminum frames....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,016,853
Posted By Trocadile

It isn't clear if you are asking about the Helix...

It isn't clear if you are asking about the Helix or the Ti Swift (which, for some reason, found it's way into this thread).
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,829
Posted By Trocadile

There was a version of the FSIR 5 in North...

There was a version of the FSIR 5 in North America, sold as the Solorock Spin 5 which was a 20" bike with a similar fold. Not sure if they are still available....
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-30-19, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,488
Posted By Trocadile

I lined up the magnets with the notches. Using my...

I lined up the magnets with the notches. Using my picture as a reference, the cadence magnet is on the far left and the speed magnet on the far right. I tried different positions and the notches were...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,488
Posted By Trocadile

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/coospo_b13f3856ba067f3a9c3537abf081ad0131a3bf50.jpg
I use the cheap CooSpo device on my Xootr Swift, connecting by bluetooth to my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,726
Posted By Trocadile

Tightening the leather will increase the gap...

Tightening the leather will increase the gap (generally). If you have a 1/2" gap you should probably ease off a bit. Riding on the saddle will also decrease the gap as the leather stretches.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,924
Posted By Trocadile

There's a thread on the Tyrell Ive:...

There's a thread on the Tyrell Ive: https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1046068-tyrell-ive-first-impressions-review.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,235
Posted By Trocadile

It may not need to be different but there are...

It may not need to be different but there are clear factors tending to make it less. As has already been pointed out, all other geometry being the same, smaller wheels will have shorter trail. And...
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