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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-09-17, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,083
Posted By shinew

Got the saddle bag, as expected, it does not...

Got the saddle bag, as expected, it does not block the light! i like the setup. thanks for the info!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4190/34558389715_e8ee90660b_z.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-17, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,083
Posted By shinew

Cool, you convinced to get the black, as I like...

Cool, you convinced to get the black, as I like the color a bit better, ha!

I've never had slippage problem on my Bromptons even though I ride about 50-70km a week on NYC road. we'll see I guess...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,083
Posted By shinew

thanks for sharing your experience and details,...

thanks for sharing your experience and details, that's exactly the kind of info I'm looking for!

Seems like a solid product, I think I'll get one. Is the black one just some black paint on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-17, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,083
Posted By shinew

thanks, yea I'm not heavy, 64kg, standard...

thanks, yea I'm not heavy, 64kg, standard seatpost. Does B&M tail light has blinking mode? I don't like constant on tail light and it seems to be one of those...

I'm going to stop by at...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-17, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,083
Posted By shinew

Review for Lightskin Seapost on the Brompton?

So I'm interested in getting this for my M6L. Since my rear light broke and I need one anyway, it doesn't seem to cost too much more than a decent rear light.

How many people here have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-16, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,509
Posted By shinew

Thanks, although for now I don't need to swap...

Thanks, although for now I don't need to swap them anymore. For future reference, would this one also work?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-25-15, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,509
Posted By shinew

Tools needed to swap out 2012 Brompton crankset to post 2013 one?

Hi, Merry Christmas everyone!

I'm planning to swap a 2012 Brompton crankset with a 2013 Brompton, I figure I could send the bikes to a bike shop or just use the money to do it myself and learn...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
Posted By shinew

I use this...

I use this (http://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Chain-Cleaning-System/dp/B007Q4NCZI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1400866337&sr=8-6&keywords=bike+chain+cleaner), very good for cleaning chains.
If you want to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,909
Posted By shinew

that's interesting. Because some of the highest...

that's interesting. Because some of the highest quality camera bag are made in Vietnam(Camera Bags, Camera Cases, Digital Camera Bags - Think Tank Photo (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/)) but designed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-14, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,506
Posted By shinew

Thanks for sharing your experience and...

Thanks for sharing your experience and suggestions!
Hitting the luggage with my heels is something I haven't thought about for seapost rack, good to know...

I've also heard about tricky install...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,506
Posted By shinew

Seatpost rack on a Brompton?

Has anyone used a seatpost rack on their Brompton? If so, how do you like it?

I'm planning to do some light touring(2-3 days) on my Brompton, I have the front mounting block and C-Bag. I've...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-14, 11:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,567
Posted By shinew

I recently did the opposite to my 3-speed...

I recently did the opposite to my 3-speed Brompton from 50T to 54T(+8%), done by the shop since it's so cheap. The idea would be the same if you want to lower it. If you have the 2013/14 Brompton,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-14, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,558
Posted By shinew

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions! I've...

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions! I've looked through all of them and they led me to discover even more suitable headlights. Eventually I've decided on the Knog Blinder 4.
380442
It's very...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-14, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,558
Posted By shinew

Thanks for the brief Review Atma! I love the...

Thanks for the brief Review Atma!
I love the size of the light, being able to recharge from USB is also nice. I'll wait a bit and see if there're any other possibilities come up, otherwise I'll...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,558
Posted By shinew

Looking for a front LED light for Brompton

I'm looking for a front light for my Brompton, hoping to get some suggestions.

It'll be mainly used for car safety, not for road illumination, so here is order of priority:

Compact and doesn't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-14, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,894
Posted By shinew

Just did the chainring swap from standard 50T to...

Just did the chainring swap from standard 50T to 54T at NYCeWheels, and I'm glad I went there instead of doing it myself. They used Brompton replacement 54T chainring so it comes with the chainring...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-14, 11:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,886
Posted By shinew

Looking good! I've enjoyed mine for the past 5...

Looking good! I've enjoyed mine for the past 5 years but now I'm riding a Brompton. Here is my original post http://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/578646-dahon-mu-uno.html#post9581122

Overall...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-14, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,894
Posted By shinew

wow, thanks! this is a lot more complicated than...

wow, thanks! this is a lot more complicated than I anticipated, didn't know that I would need a new chain...
I'll probably let the bike shop get it done then when my chain gets a bit more used.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-14, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,894
Posted By shinew

Swap to 54T chainring on standard 2013 Brompton M3L?

I have been riding my 2013 Brompton M3L for awhile now and feel that I would prefer an overall higher gearing for it. I've never changed a chainring on a bike before so is there anything I need to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-09, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By shinew

cool toy. But I would put int the same category...

cool toy. But I would put int the same category as the Segway, which I would describe it as expensive and looks a little too nerdy to ride on it if you know what I meant... Folding bike is as far as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 56,157
Posted By shinew

If you're a British national, I can understand...

If you're a British national, I can understand your pride in telling people that you use a British made folder. But to say that Dahons are "built by a robot somewhere in Taiwan..." and imply their...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,047
Posted By shinew

hey I live in New Haven CT too! It's strange that...

hey I live in New Haven CT too! It's strange that bike shops here don't like to carry folders despite people asking for them. I checked the MTA's website before I bought a folder for rules regarding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,479
Posted By shinew

The chain is outside, but it has a chain guard. I...

The chain is outside, but it has a chain guard. I wouldn't worry about it for rolling. Both the rear fork & the folded pedal will give you enough clearance from your pants to the chain(about a fist...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,479
Posted By shinew

I found that there're 2 things to adjust to make...

I found that there're 2 things to adjust to make it easy to roll like that on my Mu Uno:
1) I need to release the front brake(as shown in the video clip), because I adjusted the brake to be very...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-09, 03:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,469
Posted By shinew

Will this video I just put up for my Mu Uno...

Will this video I just put up for my Mu Uno change your mind about 20" wheel folders? I'm short too at 5'5 and I find it comfortable. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0aMzZf5wLM...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,479
Posted By shinew

Mu Uno rolling mode 2

I've been experimenting with the ways for even easier carrying/rolling the bike when folded, and I think I've found a much better but less conventional way. Here is the YouTube video I just put up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,469
Posted By shinew

hmm... I'm actually selling a Citizen Tokyo in...

hmm... I'm actually selling a Citizen Tokyo in very mint condition(the bike probably has been ridden for less than 10 times total, I personally rode it for 4 times) for $100 bucks, but I'm in CT...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-09, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,479
Posted By shinew

yes I love the clean looking of the bike too. I...

yes I love the clean looking of the bike too. I was going to uninstall the front brake, but now I think that I'll leave it on just to be safe.
The schlumpf seems like a great device, but ouch it's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,479
Posted By shinew

So I've been riding my new Mu Uno for the past 2...

So I've been riding my new Mu Uno for the past 2 days and I would like to share some of my impressions of the folder.

The Bike: It feels very solid. The ride feels smooth, efficient & stiff. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,479
Posted By shinew

Hi BruceMetras, thanks for the tips! yes...

Hi BruceMetras, thanks for the tips!

yes I've searched the Dahon forums and found few useful posts, mostly were by you, lol...
I don't know why no one was mentioning about the ability to roll...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,479
Posted By shinew

Dahon Mu Uno

So after unhealthy amount of time spent on reading up the forums and googling on the net, I ordered the Mu Uno today from Brandscycle.com. I was torn between the Brompton M3E & Mu Uno(originally I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

wow, that's quite off from their specs. Is that...

wow, that's quite off from their specs. Is that the weight including shipping materials(box, padding, etc...) or just the bike itself.

btw I'm pretty much set on getting the Mu Uno.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

thanks for your suggestions & advices, they have...

thanks for your suggestions & advices, they have been very helpful! I'll place an order for either the Mu Uno or D7HG next week, most likely Mu Uno.

Brand cycle is little inconvenient for me to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-09, 11:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

At the moment i'm SERIOUSLY considering getting...

At the moment i'm SERIOUSLY considering getting the Mu Uno. It seems to have all the important features I'm looking for: excellent construction, light weight(only 22lbs), nice fold(I can actually...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

thanks for the heads up. I checked that out...

thanks for the heads up. I checked that out already. If i were to buy a D7, it could end up being cheaper than the Downtube and I won't need to pay tax on it. But it's getting heavy at 27.6lbs and I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

my understanding is that the internal hub...

my understanding is that the internal hub requires less maintenance, that's one of the reason I'm leaning toward D7HG & 8H. Mu P8 may be a nice bike, but I don't like it in white :P

I have no...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

really?? According the Dahon's website, D7HG is...

really?? According the Dahon's website, D7HG is 1.6lbs lighter than the Speed P8 @ 26.2lbs vs 27.8lbs.
D7HG: http://www.dahon.com/us/vitessed7hg.htm
Speed P8: http://www.dahon.com/us/speedp8.htm
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

does that mean the Downtube's handlepost folds...

does that mean the Downtube's handlepost folds outside of wheels? that doesn't seem like a good fold...

I was looking into Performance Bike as well but I can't seem to find any coupon at the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

thanks, I didn't know the magnetic clamp & the...

thanks, I didn't know the magnetic clamp & the seat pump can be added. Where would I go online to purchase those things?

the $200 saving is probably the most attractive aspect of getting a 8H....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-09, 11:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By shinew

Dahon D7HG or Downtube 8H for my first folder

Hi, I'm going to purchase my first folder. Both of these bikes are within my budget but I can't decide on which one to get, hope anyone who have used either(or better both!) bike can help me decide....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By shinew

thanks for the suggestions JCFlack. I don't...

thanks for the suggestions JCFlack.

I don't think that I want to spend much effort on the Tokyo. There're too many little things that bother me with the bike: gearing, weight, and because of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-09, 03:00 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By shinew

I agree that weight is subjective. I'm asian,...

I agree that weight is subjective. I'm asian, 5'5", 140lbs and fairly fit since I work out or doing sports almost daily.

How's downtube's quality in general? I just temporarily bought a lightly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,647
Posted By shinew

Hi, 1st time poster here and I'm trying to pick a...

Hi, 1st time poster here and I'm trying to pick a folding bike. I hope to get some advice from the more experienced people.

I would like to ask the general opinion of how important is 2lbs...
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