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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-17-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 573
Posted By mlau

If you're able to swing it logistically and...

If you're able to swing it logistically and budgetwise, I think Bike Friday is the best option by far.
Personally, I'm also a huge fan of the Swift...but you'd need to build it up to your liking. ...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 897
Posted By mlau

Just to add, I keep a Topeak Morph in my office...

Just to add, I keep a Topeak Morph in my office in case my tires go flat.

I used to keep a floor pump, but ran out of space.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 346
Posted By mlau

I dunno why biking would be political. Isn't...

I dunno why biking would be political.

Isn't biking pleasure? Freedom? Mobility? Practical? Self Sufficiency? Fun? Makes me happy?
If this is politically incorrect, I'd rather be incorrect.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 72
Posted By mlau

Team Marin Ti Harndtail 95- converting it to a commuter?

Dear Bike Forums,

I turned 40. For my midlife crisis toy, I decided to get a nice used bike and fix it up as my daily commuter.
However, I don't know that much about fancy parts. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-16-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 129
Posted By mlau

Roll 3.0- any recommended add ons?

Dear Bike Forum,

I bought my wife a Specialized Roll 3.0 along with the custom fenders.
We found the local potholes/roads not too good for her Brompton.

Do you have any recommendations for add...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-16-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,452
Posted By mlau

Hey OP, I just bought my wife a Roll 3.0 low...

Hey OP,

I just bought my wife a Roll 3.0 low entry. It's on sale for $550 on the Specialized website

She normally asks for nothing. When we went to the bike store, she tried the Roll 2.0 and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By mlau

That's weird. You're right! There's no specs...

That's weird. You're right! There's no specs on the trailer.

Is there a way to stick a toddler in that trailer?
I'd like to ride with my son when he's bigger, but most trailers don't fold up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,555
Posted By mlau

Hey Ron, I'm not sure what argument you're...

Hey Ron,

I'm not sure what argument you're trying to make.

The Swift folds in half, and uses the seat post tube to lock it in place.
In my practice, I found it to lock securely.
It wasn't a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,555
Posted By mlau

Hey Univega dude, Ironically, you have Jur's...

Hey Univega dude,

Ironically, you have Jur's Ti Swift on the upper left of your photos in post 1.
It's a lovely bike (but I don't know if I have the patience to enforce QC on a chinese...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,555
Posted By mlau

Update: Just read some of the complaints about...

Update: Just read some of the complaints about the Helix on ******.

I really did love my Swift. It was my first folding bike, and my best one.
The Carryme was the most compact. The Brompton the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,555
Posted By mlau

Dude! You have great taste. The Helix was on my...

Dude! You have great taste. The Helix was on my short list.

The Strida was a fast accelerating, large umbrella folding, very unforgivable crotch whacker. The sheer pain of braking caused me to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,555
Posted By mlau

Those are very reasonable goals. I just asked...

Those are very reasonable goals.
I just asked because there was a time when I was cycling through different folders in search of "the one"- a Strida clone, a carryme, and ended up on a Brompton and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,718
Posted By mlau

Any links for that Cospaii? I love the fold and...

Any links for that Cospaii?
I love the fold and utility of the Brompton, but it's expensive and heavy.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By mlau

Sorry, I meant to say that the screw wouldn't...

Sorry, I meant to say that the screw wouldn't bite futher.
When I took it out, I saw some metal filings on the end...and decided to stop.

I got a stud finder with an electrical attachment...not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,555
Posted By mlau

Why do you want to get this bike? IMHO, I'd...

Why do you want to get this bike?

IMHO, I'd recommend finding a good used folding bike in your area.
These things depreciate. I figure that a depreciated asset of higher quality would be much...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By mlau

Looks like you have excellent taste in wall decor

Looks like you have excellent taste in wall decor
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By mlau

These are great ideas! Sorry for the slow...

These are great ideas!

Sorry for the slow response. Been sleep deprived.
I'd tried screwing in a pine 1x 10 at the site where I wanted to hang the bikes...but it sparked.
I think there's some...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 156,347
Posted By mlau

Hey Paul, Thanks for looking into it. ...

Hey Paul,

Thanks for looking into it.

Also, thanks for resurrecting the Swift.
Personally, I'm looking for any excuse to buy one...but need to clean up my garage, get rid of stuff, and wait...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,065
Posted By mlau

NOt sure if this will help. On my Xootr...

NOt sure if this will help.

On my Xootr swift, I used a Pletscher double kickstand for a while.
It was a bit heavy, but worked really well....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By mlau

Ikea- hanging up bikes

Dear Bike Forum,


Since I last posted, my wife gave birth to our son.

We haven't ridden our Bromptons since then, but want to.


In the meantime, I'm thinking of hanging them on the wall in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-05-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,125
Posted By mlau

I'm sorta jealous. You have way more Brompton...

I'm sorta jealous. You have way more Brompton clone options than here in NA (although we have bike friday and the Origami Swift).

I'd say try the clone. Buy what you like riding.
The Brompton...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-05-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By mlau

Should be pretty standard. Maybe your cranks are...

Should be pretty standard. Maybe your cranks are weird?
On my wife's bike, I replaced her nonfolding pedal with an aftermarket pedal from MKS for standard cranks.
Fit fine. Her old pedal fit my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

Looking forward to reviews

Looking forward to reviews
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-05-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,404
Posted By mlau

You might want to consider a bespoke folding...

You might want to consider a bespoke folding bike....like a Bike Friday.
Fly down to Eugene, Oregon. Get measured. Have the bike built to spec.
They have a number of models that will be a bit...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-23, 12:43 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

Any reviews yet? I want one.

Any reviews yet?

I want one.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-23, 12:40 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

Just chiming in to say that looks gorgeous. ...

Just chiming in to say that looks gorgeous.

The Origami Swift is looking more and more like my ideal of an everyday bike. I like to feel the bike working under me reasonably efficiently, but also...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By mlau

I can't seem to access the link?

I can't seem to access the link?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By mlau

Baby and a Brompton?

Dear bikeforum,

I'll be having a baby boy in July.
In the meantime, my wife and I have been enjoying our Brompton.

Any tips for having a baby on a Brompton?

I just heard from my friend that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,877
Posted By mlau

Just to toss in a rock, Has anyone compared...

Just to toss in a rock,

Has anyone compared this to a Swift folder? I'm heavily thinking of getting an Origami Swift (pending seeing early reviews and justifying biking to work.
Not sure if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,910
Posted By mlau

My plan is to ride it for a few months, and flip...

My plan is to ride it for a few months, and flip it (sell it for what I bought it for plus additional costs).
Mainly, I want to justify to myself and my wife that I'll stick to riding to work.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

Can I request pictures of the "boring paint job"...

Can I request pictures of the "boring paint job" version?

Currently, I'm back to biking on a beater.
However, if I stick to it long enough, I plan to sell the beater bike and get an Origami...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,910
Posted By mlau

I'm sorta working on an errand bike. Got a $40...

I'm sorta working on an errand bike. Got a $40 hybrid off craigslist. Popping on a $16 rack, $27 seat, and a $25 tire (and some replacement tubes).
It's sorta nice not having to worry about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,910
Posted By mlau

Do you teach Endodontics? Either way, salute!

Do you teach Endodontics?

Either way, salute!
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-30-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,404
Posted By mlau

Not sure if this is low enough, but I'm...

Not sure if this is low enough, but I'm personally looking into buying an Origami Swift.
https://www.origamibicycles.com/shop/p/origami-swift

I had the Xootr Swift, and sorely miss it (gave it...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,195
Posted By mlau

If you don't have the brazed connections,...

If you don't have the brazed connections, sometimes you can cludge something together with P-clamps.
I did that for my Xootr Swift, a folding bike....
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-26-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,404
Posted By mlau

For something different, have you considered a...

For something different, have you considered a good folding bike?

I haven't ridden one, but a Moulton might be up your alley.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,681
Posted By mlau

Do you have a friend that's experienced in buying...

Do you have a friend that's experienced in buying bikes?

I'd recommend getting fitted at a store with your buddy, and having them help you troll Craigslist and/or facebook for a good used bike....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,870
Posted By mlau

Just saying....nice work!

Just saying....nice work!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,910
Posted By mlau

I've honestly never seen this before. My...

I've honestly never seen this before.
My endodontist (JJJ on dentaltown) uses an X-stab sometimes for guided endo.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,910
Posted By mlau

Also, I'm glad you have a surveyor in your office.

Also, I'm glad you have a surveyor in your office.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,910
Posted By mlau

Salute! I shoulda biked today to my office, and...

Salute! I shoulda biked today to my office, and I'm in California!

FWIW, I generally will just let me patient leave their bike in my waiting room.
We have a mix of folders and nonfolders.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

1. Any feedback from early adopters? 2. Any...

1. Any feedback from early adopters?
2. Any pics of the silver one? I might get one....not green.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

As a (now) old fart. Thank you!

As a (now) old fart. Thank you!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

Dang....I absolutely don't need another bike, but...

Dang....I absolutely don't need another bike, but this sorely tempts me.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-12-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

Been missing this thread. Just wanted to add...

Been missing this thread. Just wanted to add that it's looking very, very nice.

Personally, I like more understated paint job...but I'm an old fart
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-03-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 44,573
Posted By mlau

Looking good! It looks like you've made most...

Looking good!

It looks like you've made most of the changes I would have wanted on my Swift: luggage rack (biggie), disk brakes (not as much a biggie).

As for the stem bottle mount, I use mine...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,094
Posted By mlau

Thanks for the tip. I may return it and get...

Thanks for the tip.

I may return it and get the Hozan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,094
Posted By mlau

FWIW, I don't know enough to know which companies...

FWIW, I don't know enough to know which companies are "quality" for BIke tools.
For instance, I was agonizing over what 4th hand (cable puller) tool to get, and ended up with a Park Tool.
For...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,094
Posted By mlau

This is SUPER useful. I've learned to assume...

This is SUPER useful.

I've learned to assume that I don't know stuff (sorta a reverse Dunning Kreuger complex).
Thanks for helping out a bike enthusiast, who is a total noob at maintenece.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,094
Posted By mlau

Following up: I have the following: -...

Following up:

I have the following:
- Bondhaus hex wrenches
- Gearwrench metric wrenches
- Park tools pedal wrench, chain whip, Cassette lockring tool, adjustable torque driver, grease, master...
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