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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

Yes I appreciate that...

Yes I appreciate that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

Tell me more why you wouldn't. I was only there...

Tell me more why you wouldn't. I was only there because of my relationship. It's a huge state. And almost seems like a country of its own. What's life in America like now bro. I haven't been there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

About 20 years ago I had an American girlfriend...

About 20 years ago I had an American girlfriend who lived in Lewisville Texas. I remember how hot it could get there. And when it got cold it was cold. It could snow one day. And the next day the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

I hear you. What country do you live in? In the...

I hear you. What country do you live in? In the UK I've never seen so much rain in my 60 years. And like you I often want to go out and am put off by the thought of getting soaked. I had covid bad in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

How you doing bro? Okay thanks for that I will a...

How you doing bro? Okay thanks for that I will a look.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

When I first rode the SL with the 38mm VEE...

When I first rode the SL with the 38mm VEE Speedsters. I didnt have enough pressure in them. 60 on the rear and 45 on the front. As I had pumped them to 90 and 70 a week earlier. But hadn't realized...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

I will see how it goes. 38mm isn't too over 35mm....

I will see how it goes. 38mm isn't too over 35mm. I would never go bigger than that. And if they don't sit well after a few weeks. I will change them out for Continental urban 32mm
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

Who told you that? The speedsters are 38mm....

Who told you that? The speedsters are 38mm. There's a guy on youtube who put 55mm maxis hookworms on his SL. I never have over 85 PSI
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

Who told you that? The speedsters are 38mm....

Who told you that? The speedsters are 38mm. There's a guy on youtube who put 55mm maxis hookworms on his SL. I never have over 85 PSI
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

Thanks I'm loving it. Yes the hubs are GORGEOUS...

Thanks I'm loving it. Yes the hubs are GORGEOUS on those kinetix pro wheels. Basically frictionless. The front wheel will spin for over 13 minutes. The handlebars sit on a syntace adjustable bracket....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,020
Posted By Sentinel1

Seek out a second hand DAHON MU SL. It's even...

Seek out a second hand DAHON MU SL. It's even greater than the X11. I've been in ecstacy riding mine for the last two weeks. Fit it out with VEE SPEEDSTER white wall 1.5 tires. And you will have the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,945
Posted By Sentinel1

:winter:

:winter:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,945
Posted By Sentinel1

Everything's a compromise. I tried Schwalbe...

Everything's a compromise. I tried Schwalbe Marathons. And didn't get any punctures. But the tires had too much rolling resistance for my liking. So I went back to Schwalbe ones and Kojaks....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,391
Posted By Sentinel1

Then let it go. The X11 is old news I've now...

Then let it go. The X11 is old news
I've now got the TRUE KING of folders the Dahon MU SL.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,391
Posted By Sentinel1

You need this beauty ...

You need this beauty
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,391
Posted By Sentinel1

Get over it. I stated my opinions. You didn't...

Get over it. I stated my opinions. You didn't agree with it. End of. You are quick to pass judgement but fail to see your own failings. That's the problem with people like you. The truth is I titled...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,945
Posted By Sentinel1

Punctures are a matter of LUCK and OBSERVATION. I...

Punctures are a matter of LUCK and OBSERVATION. I kidd you not. 5 of the 6 punctures ive had in the last 3 years were from night time riding. When I couldnt properly check the ground I'm riding on.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 253
Posted By Sentinel1

Whose Tern is it anyway?

Dream rides in middle earth.
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My two favourote runaround folders. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,391
Posted By Sentinel1

It's okay I've been filled in about you in the...

It's okay I've been filled in about you in the private messages. Hold a grudge dontcha. Carry on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,391
Posted By Sentinel1

Well yes when bike manufacturers speak of bike...

Well yes when bike manufacturers speak of bike weights. They don't include pedals. I just acquired one of the lightest out of the box 20 inch folders ever made. The Dahon MU SL. It's 19.4lbs they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,442
Posted By Sentinel1

Dahon MU SL Light 20" folder. (NICE)

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Finally got the SL. It's the lightest bike I've ever owned....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,020
Posted By Sentinel1

You could give VEE speedsters 20X1.5 a try. I've...

You could give VEE speedsters 20X1.5 a try. I've found them to be an excellent tyre for a mix of speed all weather grip. And even light off road riding. They wear well too. They are produced for BMX...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,020
Posted By Sentinel1

The Tern verges I own and have owned. All take up...

The Tern verges I own and have owned. All take up to 105--110kg of weight. The heaviest Ive ever been is 94kg. Which is 11kg (22lbs) withing that limit. And again. After 11 years riding the X10 and 7...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Not caring about anyone. I've done more work to...

Not caring about anyone. I've done more work to help complete strangers. Than most people even do for their OWN FAMILY. So don't you dare try that slander with me. You have no idea of my generosity...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Don't you start there isnt anyone less racist...

Don't you start there isnt anyone less racist than me on this planet If you know my history. Mr sensitive here lacks comprehension skills. Although I know its by design to make me out to be something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,391
Posted By Sentinel1

Oh someone made a funny. Excuse me while I do my...

Oh someone made a funny. Excuse me while I do my Eddie Murphy laughing fit impression from the Nutty Professor.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

I'm a racist..I'm not white myself. You are so...

I'm a racist..I'm not white myself. You are so sensitive its amazing. You need to have the decency to admit when someone puts you right. Okay so you hate Tern bikes. I think we get that by now. And...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,020
Posted By Sentinel1

That seat post has alot more tolerance than...

That seat post has alot more tolerance than 176lbs (80KG). They pull in their safety measures well under the actual tensile strength of the product. Been riding on that seat post for over 3 years. No...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Recall list my backside. How many years have I...

Recall list my backside. How many years have I got to ride these bikes before you understand. Its was a small number of flawed frames. Where some overworked Chinese immigrant workers probably got...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Nothing I say is cast in stone let's gets that...

Nothing I say is cast in stone let's gets that straight. It's my opinion born out of experience. But god damn I never realised how touchy peeps are in the bike world. Ouch don't hurt me now. Now...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,020
Posted By Sentinel1

That X11 has been messed with too much that's why...

That X11 has been messed with too much that's why it's not as goodlooking as it should be. This is what A sexy X11 looks like. You don't mess with perfection. Whoever owns that X11 messed with the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,629
Posted By Sentinel1

You can take an inch off each side with a...

You can take an inch off each side with a hacksaw. Or a good bike mechanic will do it for you. My riding width is 570mm. Most of the bikes I get have 580 to 620mm wide handle bars. 580mm I can live...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Actually it's about both. I cannot count the...

Actually it's about both. I cannot count the number of times I've passed guys on full sized bikes on hills. Full sized bikes are a nightmare on steep hills. Often requiring the rider to come off the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Oh yes. In Coventry England in 1963. A 4 man...

Oh yes. In Coventry England in 1963. A 4 man riding team all on 17 inched wheel Moultons. Stunned the crowd by beating the Star team on full sized racing bikes. And breaking the track record in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

They are banned because they're SUPERIOR. Large...

They are banned because they're SUPERIOR. Large wheeled bikes eat up the Miles in long rides better than small wheeled bikes. But over shorter distances the smaller wheeled bikes have superior...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

I cant stand TIGHT people you're a long time...

I cant stand TIGHT people you're a long time dead. Ever heard that one? I'm not trying to justify anything. Hey I'm excited HOMEY. I'm picking up one of the holy trinity today. The incredible DAHON...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,767
Posted By Sentinel1

The Liberte is probably the best folder in the...

The Liberte is probably the best folder in the world for the MONEY. Out of the box. Getting a budget folder under 24lbs is impressive.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,767
Posted By Sentinel1

Get a Dahon mu SL. It's one of the lightest...

Get a Dahon mu SL. It's one of the lightest folding bikes ever made.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Worth every penny. And they make you wanna...

Worth every penny. And they make you wanna ride..Fuel the passion.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

So you did that on full sized wheels. And you...

So you did that on full sized wheels. And you think I couldn't do that on my X10.? I've got 20lbs to lose. And when I do. I'm going to start filming my rides and uploading footage to my YouTube...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

I am whatever you want to think. I don't mince my...

I am whatever you want to think. I don't mince my words and I'm not Palling up to anyone on here. I tell it like it is. Speed is there IF I want it. Comfort and efficiency is why I ride two of the 3...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

I don't ride quality folders to go FAST. I ride...

I don't ride quality folders to go FAST. I ride them for EFFICIENCY. A 21lb Folder like the X10 will take far less out of your legs. Over a given distance and speed. Than some heavy inefficient bike....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Yes what indeed. You do things the RIGHT WAY....

Yes what indeed. You do things the RIGHT WAY. That's how I've made it to 60 riding in one of the most dangerous cities in the world to cycle in for the last 40 plus years. Seen many accidents. And...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Well good for you in the good ole USA. 4 more...

Well good for you in the good ole USA. 4 more years of Trump coming up. After 11 years I think if there was a problem with the X10 it would have shown itself by now don't you? You are reaching. Out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

I've tried one. There's little in it against the...

I've tried one. There's little in it against the X11. A few KM. But try taking that on a bus if you had an emergency. That's the point the X10 especially is almost as fast as that Eclipse and I can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

I talk for the best. All those big ugly bikes are...

I talk for the best. All those big ugly bikes are an eye soar. Cycle club who are they? The only thing I see is the look on fake roadies faces. When they see my little superb folders staying on their...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

Both the X10 and X11 are still going strong. ...

Both the X10 and X11 are still going strong. Don't be jealous. Big bikes suck. Big clumsy ugly bikes can't rule my world. I'm gonna talk about the best you can keep the rest bro!
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

I will praise the best. The Zombies are the ones...

I will praise the best. The Zombies are the ones who think Bromptons are great bikes at £3000 or more for a decent one. When they can't even climb steep hills. And are a terrible ride.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,704
Posted By Sentinel1

I don't see the point of full sized folding...

I don't see the point of full sized folding bikes. Just get a normal bike. Folders are all compromises. I wouldnt ride an eclipse or Tern Joe if they were given to me. I hate full sized bikes. Small...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,391
Posted By Sentinel1

It is until you understand its my only transport....

It is until you understand its my only transport. I don't own a car. And rarely use public transport. So over the years the X11 paid for itself many times over. So I wanted one of the best. A quality...
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