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Forum: Touring
04-01-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,627
Posted By humblecyclist

I just returned from a "shake-down" tour on my...

I just returned from a "shake-down" tour on my newly built Surly LHT. With a Brooks B-68 saddle, Schmidt SON 28 dyno hub, Surly Nice front Rack, Blackburn Expedition rear rack, three stainless steel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,079
Posted By humblecyclist

Pansonic made these bikes for Soma Fabrications...

Pansonic made these bikes for Soma Fabrications (American Cyclery in San Franciso).
I think that were for sale between 2002 and 2003.
They were quite expensive - bare frame was $1800 and bikes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,079
Posted By humblecyclist

The Soma Ti Journey rides more like a road bike...

The Soma Ti Journey rides more like a road bike than any of my other folders. This is my only "go fast" bike. I have several other small wheel bikes to compare this one to :
Raleigh Twenty with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,079
Posted By humblecyclist

Soma Ti Journey - Titanium Folding Bike

I've had this folding bike for 7+ years and realized I did not have any photos of it. This weekend I had to re-cable and re-tape my folder - so I took the opportunity to take some photos of my Soma...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-09, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,976
Posted By humblecyclist

SillGey - Mini-Velo at NAHBS

Check out the SillGey Mini-Velo frames that were at the North America Handmade Bike Show last weekend in Indy. Very colorful ... very cool ... very affordable. Frame, fork, and matching seatpost...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-19-08, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By humblecyclist

The report of wobble on the single speed site was...

The report of wobble on the single speed site was not mine. My Tweny is rock solid with NO HINT of wobble or shimmy.
I love your Twenty page - I think I recognized about all of the photos of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-19-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By humblecyclist

The report of wobble on the single speed site was...

The report of wobble on the single speed site was not mine. My Tweny is rock solid with NO HINT of wobble or shimmy.
I love your Twenty page - I think I recognize about all of the photos of Twentys...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-08, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By humblecyclist

Tarik Device

I coined that phrase for my friend's - Tarik Saleh's - Raleigh Twenty bike.
The photo in the link - is one that I took several years ago when Tarik was on a ride with our fixie bike group on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-08, 12:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By humblecyclist

The wire is used to keep the removable stem from...

The wire is used to keep the removable stem from becoming separated from the bike when folded. The Twenty has a quick release on the stem to allow removal when folding - this wire attaches to the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-17-08, 05:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,568
Posted By humblecyclist

Found it - the photo of the aluminum ladder...

Found it - the photo of the aluminum ladder trailer:
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=49035&d=1183653909

This is inspirational - thanks for remember the photos being on this...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-16-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,568
Posted By humblecyclist

Ladder based trailer?

I've also thought of using a decommissioned aluminum ladder as the basic foundation of making a trailer. Seaching the web did not turn up any info at all on a ladder based trailer.
I have some...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-13-08, 06:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,422
Posted By humblecyclist

I have both of the bars mentioned - the Nitto...

I have both of the bars mentioned - the Nitto NorthRoad - aka "Albatross" and the Wald touring bars. In fact I have two bikes with the Nitto Albatross bars and two bikes with the Wald bars.
As...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-18-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,643
Posted By humblecyclist

Just finished my trailer recycling project last...

Just finished my trailer recycling project last evening.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27209537@N00/2423884844/in/photostream/
This is a very old first series Burley Kiddie hauler that I purchased...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,275
Posted By humblecyclist

Ride report - Shelley Lake on the ToteCycle

Grand report on the Tote-Cycle.
Shelley lake loop ride is one of the prettiest in Raleigh.
The Tote-Cycle is laden with heavy steel components.
Alloy rims will save about a poung.
Alloy crankset...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,275
Posted By humblecyclist

The ride of the Tote-Cycle

I love the ride quality of the old Sears Tote-Cycle. Long wheelbase is refreshing in a folding/take-apart bike. I have several other folders including a Raleigh Twenty and a Dawes Kingpin/Newpin -...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,275
Posted By humblecyclist

Re: Howe to "fold" your Sears Tote-Cycle

OOPS - I did not have the correct size photo before.
Here is a small photo:
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,275
Posted By humblecyclist

Re: How to "fold" your Sears Tote-Cycle

WOW - I have a Tote-Cycle and I've never seen one of the "folding kits" like you have shown. That is a cool way to store and manage the Tote-Cycle.

Here is my Tote-Cycle that I have modified into...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-07, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,079
Posted By humblecyclist

You could try a set of Origin8 bar ends attached...

You could try a set of Origin8 bar ends attached to a MTB straight bar as shown below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27209537@N00/318765842/in/set-72157594516613710/

I will be trying this out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-07, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,360
Posted By humblecyclist

What a beautiful build up on the Mini! I've...

What a beautiful build up on the Mini!
I've read that the Mini used a non-standard bottom bracket - what did you use for your BB?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,190
Posted By humblecyclist

If the photo above doesn't work - try this link: ...

If the photo above doesn't work - try this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27209537@N00/418101953/

...Bill
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-07, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,190
Posted By humblecyclist

Dawes Newpin / Kingpin folder (take-apart)

I hope this works.
Below should be an image of my Dawes Newpin take-apart bike from England.
This has been converted to a fixed gear and is now my travel bike of choice.
Technically this is not a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-06, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,457
Posted By humblecyclist

The fork on your Reach bike is on BACKWARDS! The...

The fork on your Reach bike is on BACKWARDS! The fork is a trailing link affair - not a leading link. The photos above all show the fork mounted backwards. That may have accounted for the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-02-06, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By humblecyclist

Pacific Response bikes at Interbike 2006

I saw all three models of the Response bike at Interbike 2006 last week. Very impressive.
I'm toying with bringing these into our shop. The Trail model with triple chainrings and adding the rack -...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-06, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,667
Posted By humblecyclist

Stunning Schwinn Bike

Absolutley awesome. Color choice and build up are stellar. I love it. I'm going to start my search for a similar frame. I've got an older GT MTB that uses 24" wheels that I've thought about doing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,900
Posted By humblecyclist

Question was raised about the wheelbase of the...

Question was raised about the wheelbase of the Sears ToteCycle. I just measured the wheelbase at 43.25 inches and that is with the rear wheel at the front of the dropouts. The distance from the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-06, 11:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,900
Posted By humblecyclist

Vince - this link is to my Sear's ToteCycle. ...

Vince - this link is to my Sear's ToteCycle.

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2004/f/milam.htm

I have it set up as a fixed gear grocery hauler bike. You really can't tell anything about the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-06, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,900
Posted By humblecyclist

Juan162 - thanks for the kind comments on my...

Juan162 - thanks for the kind comments on my Twenty. As you know converting a Twenty is a LOT of work and it is always a sort of "payback" when someone makes a positive comment on your build.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-06, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,900
Posted By humblecyclist

The "Tarik" device - Yes it is still there. ...

The "Tarik" device - Yes it is still there. Tarik Saleh has a Twenty with the same fork that I have and he used a piece of PVC pipe to use as a threadless headset spacer - I copied this - hence the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,900
Posted By humblecyclist

Hey - I'm the guy on fixed gear gallery with the...

Hey - I'm the guy on fixed gear gallery with the "25 lb" fixie - except it weighed 22 pounds as a fixie.

Hi guys - Bill Milam here. Like many of you - I ground off all the unused metal bits on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-06, 07:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,051
Posted By humblecyclist

I just found this link on the web about a cool...

I just found this link on the web about a cool Twenty - thought this group would enjoy.
http://raleighfolder.blogspot.com/2005/12/folder-so-far.html
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