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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 77,024
Posted By ningnangnong

I'm about to go and pick up a Langster and will...

I'm about to go and pick up a Langster and will be changing the gearing since I find the 69" too low, but having read a number of threads and thought I was clear on what I was going to go for, no...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By ningnangnong

Odds and Evens - how do you chose your size?

I'm about to go and pick up a Langster and will be changing the gearing since I find the 69" too low, but having read a number of threads and thought I was clear on what I was going to go for, no...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-07-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,618
Posted By ningnangnong

Recently upgraded from a Cateye Powershot to a...

Recently upgraded from a Cateye Powershot to a Lezyne PowerDrive. Same price as the Cateye but what a difference. Amazing beam, not just distance but also spread. And it's far smaller and less bulky...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-12, 10:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By ningnangnong

Change of commute so I've decided to put it up...

Change of commute so I've decided to put it up for sale and get a Whyte Portobello. Wonderful fun, but no more trains on the commute, and a longer ride, mean it's better off with a commuter that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-11, 07:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 30,849
Posted By ningnangnong

Now that looks like just the set up I've been...

Now that looks like just the set up I've been after! I've just had my gearing reduced to stock from the 8% increase as I could rarely get into enough traffic-free areas to get my head down. Plus the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-11, 07:48 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 84,851
Posted By ningnangnong

So simple. Now why haven't Brompton already done...

So simple. Now why haven't Brompton already done this?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-11, 06:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,082
Posted By ningnangnong

[QUOTE=UberIM;13037934] How many of you use...

[QUOTE=UberIM;13037934]
How many of you use your folding bike as your main bike?
QUOTE]

My S6 is now my only bike. How far can I go on it? Until my legs and lungs give out.... not the 6!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-11, 08:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,082
Posted By ningnangnong

I've recently bought an S and have the S bag. I...

I've recently bought an S and have the S bag. I use it every day. In the current humidity I'm not going to use a rucksack, and so far I've managed to get everything I need in it. Plus it's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-11, 05:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,752
Posted By ningnangnong

I sold a hybrid to buy mine, a Brompton S6L....

I sold a hybrid to buy mine, a Brompton S6L. Having previously had a Birdy Touring, and all other bike types before that, I can honestly say a folder is the most fun.

Like jefmcg, whenever in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 40,955
Posted By ningnangnong

+1 on the Kojaks. Two weeks in and similarly...

+1 on the Kojaks. Two weeks in and similarly impressed. More so by the fact that when I pumped them up (they were a little low on pressure - 3 Bar - having been sitting in the LBS awaiting...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,067
Posted By ningnangnong

Damn you all. Now I'm going to have to see if I...

Damn you all. Now I'm going to have to see if I can set off the speed camera on the way to work tomorrow!

:)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,963
Posted By ningnangnong

"Compromise" is the word for this thread. ...

"Compromise" is the word for this thread.

There's no one perfect bike; that's clear not only by the number of bikes people here own, but also by the comments on what we'd like to do/get out of a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-18-11, 02:17 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 25,543
Posted By ningnangnong

Read this thread with interest. Having only taken...

Read this thread with interest. Having only taken delivery of my 6 only 10 days ago I'm not brave enough to chance flying with it unless it's heavily protected. It is otherwise putting a huge amount...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-14-11, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By ningnangnong

I shall have to post some photos of it on its...

I shall have to post some photos of it on its travels then :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By ningnangnong

Not long - four weeks.

Not long - four weeks.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-11, 04:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By ningnangnong

Continue to be impressed with the ride. The...

Continue to be impressed with the ride. The reason I mention it is that three years ago when I test rode one I thought it rode like a dog. Very agricultural, and I discounted it immediately. I later...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By ningnangnong

Gary - yes I do need it. Not all the time, but...

Gary - yes I do need it. Not all the time, but frequently, and I can't stand not having a high enough gear. It's fabulous having the extra range when I want to get my head down. It also helps with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-11, 06:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By ningnangnong

Thanks. Yes. Looks, and I much prefer the...

Thanks.

Yes. Looks, and I much prefer the riding position. Same with other bikes and m/cycles. Not a fan of upright riding positions.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-11, 02:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By ningnangnong

My new ride

Picked up my new S6L on Friday, which was a bit of a wet day unfortunately. Didn't ride it too far as it felt wrong to get it dirty :lol:

Getting used to the gear change and fold, after my Birdy,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-11, 04:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By ningnangnong

Ergons on S-type Brompton - Recommendations

I've searched the threads and can't find anything which specifically recommends which Ergons fit without butchering?

I'm picking up my S-type in a couple of hours and would like to pop some Ergons...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-11, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,917
Posted By ningnangnong

Picking up my S6L tomorrow :)

Picking up my S6L tomorrow :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By ningnangnong

Thanks. I looked at the upgrade price and labour...

Thanks. I looked at the upgrade price and labour and it was coming in at over £350, so with the 56 chainring, £430 to upgrade, which I can't do. And since parts can't be done on Cyclescheme, I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-11, 02:21 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 84,851
Posted By ningnangnong

Anyone able to help? Cheers

Anyone able to help?

Cheers
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-11, 06:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 22,763
Posted By ningnangnong

Blimey! Where's that? I could be sorely tempted...

Blimey! Where's that? I could be sorely tempted at that price!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-11, 03:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,872
Posted By ningnangnong

I would have ordered one in a heartbeat if they...

I would have ordered one in a heartbeat if they gear range was significantly higher than the paltry 77" top.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-11, 06:38 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 84,851
Posted By ningnangnong

If I could also ask about Mods as I'm about to...

If I could also ask about Mods as I'm about to order a S6L...

What I'd like to do:


Fit black or carbon bars
Fit a black seatpost
Fit black mudguards
Change the gear shifters to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By ningnangnong

Actually I got it second hand and it was a pretty...

Actually I got it second hand and it was a pretty good deal. I can't do the conversion myself, so I'm loathed to pay £300 for the upgrade, especially when my LBSs are unenthusiastic about doing it,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-11, 04:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By ningnangnong

Time for a new folder - Recommendations please

I'm in a position to get another folder, or rather a replacement, and not having followed what's come onto the market in the last couple of years would appreciate some guidance.

Requirements:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-11, 03:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,329
Posted By ningnangnong

Proving to be too expensive an upgrade so have...

Proving to be too expensive an upgrade so have decided to sell it. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,329
Posted By ningnangnong

Ratdog - will it definitely fit the Mezzo hub?...

Ratdog - will it definitely fit the Mezzo hub? That might solve my problem of an easy conversion and also give me the higher gears the Mezzo so desperately need.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,329
Posted By ningnangnong

Cheers, but would ideally like to source it in...

Cheers, but would ideally like to source it in the UK.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,329
Posted By ningnangnong

Help with sourcing an alternative 16" rim/rear wheel for a Mezzo

I'm after a 16" wheel for my Mezzo so that I can fit it with a Capreo hub. Anyone know of any suitable rims, 32 hole, which will fit? I think Matt52 didn't get on with the Sun CR18.

Possibly a BMX...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,435
Posted By ningnangnong

How very timely Dynocoaster. I picked up my...

How very timely Dynocoaster.

I picked up my Mod'd D9/D10 an hour ago, despite still having my arm in a plastic caste. The new gearing has still to settle down a little and the chain position...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-11, 03:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,917
Posted By ningnangnong

It's the space om the last photo I'm talking...

It's the space om the last photo I'm talking about - thanks for posting that.

Comments anyone about a Mezzo v Brompton fit in that space? I think 2 Brompton will fit side by side.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-11, 04:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,917
Posted By ningnangnong

On Worst Great Western the racks are next to the...

On Worst Great Western the racks are next to the compartment door and are approx two folders wide, sideways on.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,917
Posted By ningnangnong

Jefmcg Any issues with it fitting in the...

Jefmcg

Any issues with it fitting in the luggage spaces at the entrance of each carriage? The Mezzo seems longer, so I'm a bit concerned that it'll stick out and get knocked?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-11, 05:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,917
Posted By ningnangnong

Mezzo "D10" v Brompton S

Folks

Quick question. Have just had my D9 upgraded to a 10, and have the opportunity of ordering a new S-type today for delivery in 3-4 weeks.

I may end up spending more time on the train: how...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-11, 03:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,420
Posted By ningnangnong

Thanks guys. Yes, it's been an incredibly long...

Thanks guys. Yes, it's been an incredibly long and tiresome wait. I'll be taking it to my LBS to have the 10 chain ring fitted later today.

As for riding, it's still a bit iffy. I tried my Hybrid...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,420
Posted By ningnangnong

4 months after buying the bike, and of course 4...

4 months after buying the bike, and of course 4 months after breaking my arm, I'm finally about to go and pick the bike up! In fact I haven't seen it since I bought it as it's been sitting in a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-11, 08:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,420
Posted By ningnangnong

Oh blimey, ha ha ha! Many thanks everyone. ...

Oh blimey, ha ha ha! Many thanks everyone.

14r - the bike is silver, but i think you've got the name bang on!


Photos as requested :D
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-11, 07:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,420
Posted By ningnangnong

Bhkyte - thanks for the tip. Meant to post ages...

Bhkyte - thanks for the tip. Meant to post ages ago. The chainguard came with it :)

Not that I'll be on it for a while. The Doc has said I shouldn't ride for 6 months! :(
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,420
Posted By ningnangnong

LBS has ordered the chain ring from the D10,...

LBS has ordered the chain ring from the D10, which I hope will stop it from feeling under-geared.

Not that I'll be on it for another 11 weeks. :cry:
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-10, 07:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,420
Posted By ningnangnong

Thanks bhkyte

Thanks bhkyte
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-10, 08:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,420
Posted By ningnangnong

Ha ha ha ha! Thanks everyone. :) With...

Ha ha ha ha!

Thanks everyone. :)

With luck a friend will pick it up for me today, although it'll be weeks until i get to ride my Mezzo D9. On the upside, gives me a few weeks to modify it!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,420
Posted By ningnangnong

Today was supposed to be a great day - picking up a new folder

But it was not to be.

Didn't see the ice on a wooden bridge and went down with the bike. Went to pick it up and thought "where the hell is my left arm?" Certainly not pointing towards the bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-02-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By ningnangnong

The Birdy's now gone, so it really is time for a...

The Birdy's now gone, so it really is time for a more modest ride.

Missed out on Dahon Mu Uno which was a pity. Looking, ideally, not to go over £250. As for modding something myself,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 855
Posted By ningnangnong

Thanks for the replies, good to know.

Thanks for the replies, good to know.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 855
Posted By ningnangnong

Is a Mezzo a much smaller fold than a Dahon Jetsream P8?

Considering buying one of these two bikes. Just wondered how they compare in size.

Anyone who has taken them on a train/subway/Tube please feel free to comment.

Cheers
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By ningnangnong

Thanks. Had already seen the first Mezzo. The...

Thanks. Had already seen the first Mezzo. The second one's price is off in dream land!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-10, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By ningnangnong

Anyone in the UK selling a folder?

Just sold my Birdy and missed out on the end of an auction for a Dahon Mu Uno.

I'm after something more modest/budget - bikes like a Curve, Mezzo D9 etc would appeal.

Any of you multi-bike...
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