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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,282
Posted By Pine Cone

Nice looking bike! I'm pretty sure you could...

Nice looking bike! I'm pretty sure you could squeeze a tour or two out of it as long as your credit card has the credit. If it were me I would want a larger seat bag or a rear rack. When I did a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By Pine Cone

Thanks to tds101 and Pinigis for the Labor Day...

Thanks to tds101 and Pinigis for the Labor Day discount. I just bought my sister a Cobra single speed folder. I wish I could have bought a Lotus or a Bull for me, but that will have to wait...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,708
Posted By Pine Cone

Nice looking bike!

Nice looking bike!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-22, 01:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,253
Posted By Pine Cone

Yup, find a Tern Cargo Rack. Very adjustable,...

Yup, find a Tern Cargo Rack. Very adjustable, works fine on my 20" wheel Bike Friday folder.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 156,398
Posted By Pine Cone

Mine has Avid BB-7 disc brakes. For pictures...

Mine has Avid BB-7 disc brakes. For pictures look for posts #274, 283 & 293 earlier in this thread.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-21, 11:29 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 156,398
Posted By Pine Cone

Mine has been a great bike. Currently more than...

Mine has been a great bike. Currently more than a foot of snow on the ground so it has not been ridden in a while. I would buy it again. No significant build changes in years.

Good luck in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,019
Posted By Pine Cone

That’s good news!

That’s good news!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,019
Posted By Pine Cone

Sounds good. I am interested. Are you still...

Sounds good. I am interested.

Are you still considering a 406 wheel option?

Color choices?

Price and likely availability?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,019
Posted By Pine Cone

Close, but about an inch short on the...

Close, but about an inch short on the pedal-to-seat distance.

Overall it looks like a very nice bike.

Any chance for a longer seatpost for an extra charge? I have to over-extend my DT Mini...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,019
Posted By Pine Cone

I would love to have rim size options of...

I would love to have rim size options of 305/349/406!

I have an old Vision R32 recumbent that uses 349s. Limited choices in the 1990s, seems to be even more limited now. Have a Downtube Mini...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,019
Posted By Pine Cone

It certainly looks interesting. Could you share...

It certainly looks interesting. Could you share a few more details about the frame design?

Max pedal to top of seat distance? (max est. rider height). Wheelbase? Effective top tube length? ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,487
Posted By Pine Cone

I think I have a pair of Ortlieb Backrollers, not...

I think I have a pair of Ortlieb Backrollers, not sure if they are the Classic model. I will try and mount them later this week, take some pictures, and let you know how they fit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-19, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 510,961
Posted By Pine Cone

DT Hindge Slop Fix...

DT Hindge Slop Fix (https://www.bikeforums.net/18450984-post2170.html)
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-19, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,394
Posted By Pine Cone

+3 on the Tern Cargo rack. Sturdy, very...

+3 on the Tern Cargo rack. Sturdy, very adjustable, nice design.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 441,527
Posted By Pine Cone

One of the great bike rides of my life happened...

One of the great bike rides of my life happened at Zion National Park last month with my old Downtube Mini. Turns out most private cars and trucks are banned from the main Zion canyon road. Most...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,181
Posted By Pine Cone

Welcome to the world of folding bikes! ...

Welcome to the world of folding bikes!

Without a picture or description it is impossible to ID the bike. I worked at a bike shop that sold Gitanes in the mid-1970s. None had any obvious model...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By Pine Cone

I sold my Helix pledge at the end of July. At...

I sold my Helix pledge at the end of July. At that time Peter was still struggling to increase production and there had been no mention of Helix-specific accessories like fenders and racks in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 22,691
Posted By Pine Cone

It is a Tern Cargo rack. I got it from the Tern...

It is a Tern Cargo rack. I got it from the Tern website. Well made and very adjustable. It did require some minor bending during the assembly process to make it fit together.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 22,691
Posted By Pine Cone

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_0949_5914374a242d1812032189f35124a4707498c6ff.jpg

My used New World Tourist with Dual-Drive 3-speed hub and 7-speed cassette and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 156,398
Posted By Pine Cone

You are not missing anything. Yup, I have a...

You are not missing anything.

Yup, I have a clamp above the problem solver and below the stempost. If you look at pix in post #266...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 156,398
Posted By Pine Cone

I used the Problem Solver adjuster and have just...

I used the Problem Solver adjuster and have just left it in place on the bike. Works fine, not sure the headset adjustment would be easy without it.

I left it on in part because if the headset...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By Pine Cone

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2180_a48000e446c0f6f79120a6e889819fb8f80df792.png

Helix
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By Pine Cone

News Flash! The first pictures of a Helix in...

News Flash!

The first pictures of a Helix in the wild have been posted by the owner of one of the first 5 bikes that shipped, a 10-speed.

It looks very good overall. No ride report yet.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,076
Posted By Pine Cone

ICW...

ICW (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intracoastal_Waterway)
NC = North Carolina
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-19, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 441,527
Posted By Pine Cone

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_0994_d4395270cb02771637b1fa25f0fb6a9900452ce4.jpg
A little ice biking today thanks to mother nature and my Schwalbe Winter Marathon...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-19, 01:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,235
Posted By Pine Cone

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/1164611-g...

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/1164611-geometry-gurus.html

Here's your link. Interesting discussion over in the Framebuilders forum.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,487
Posted By Pine Cone

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_0949_fb5416b1fa931245a929a99025abd7862102c063.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-16-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,095
Posted By Pine Cone

If the bike has cottered cranks you have a cotter...

If the bike has cottered cranks you have a cotter pin that needs to be tightened or replaced.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-18, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By Pine Cone

Winter studded/spike tires

For anyone in the northern hemisphere starting to think about riding ice and snow, Chain Reaction Cycles in the UK has a good deal on Schwalbe Marathon Winter Tyres 40-406 studded/spiked tires....
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-18, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,487
Posted By Pine Cone

Anyone have experience with the Tern Cargo Rack?

I recently bought a nice used 1996 Bike Friday New World Tourist with ISO 406/20 inch tires. It came with a Blackburn rear rack designed for 26" tires. The rear rack shelf sits about 6 inches/15 cm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-18, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,863
Posted By Pine Cone

Great pictures, interesting tour. All pics...

Great pictures, interesting tour. All pics loaded for me.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-01-18, 02:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,951
Posted By Pine Cone

Nice ride! Not too many Reaches around here. ...

Nice ride! Not too many Reaches around here.

I have a 2005ish Reach Offroad, appearsto have the same suspension fork but a different frame. It has seen a lot of miles in the last decade.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-18, 02:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,951
Posted By Pine Cone

This one looks similar... found under "motorcycle...

This one looks similar... found under "motorcycle headlight bracket"
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-28-18, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 441,527
Posted By Pine Cone

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/ca5cb9f0_c29c_4448_9de3_8ebc57d3b77f_ddf67dd9155051049942f193b55b8ff4973b40b1.jpeg
My Downtube Mini in Modoc county California, hot...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,761
Posted By Pine Cone

That bike path system looks amazing. I checked...

That bike path system looks amazing. I checked out your link and found this bit in the Accomodations section... "By the entrance to Mungyeongsaejae, there are many unique accommodation facilities,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,761
Posted By Pine Cone

Looks like a good tour. So how are you liking...

Looks like a good tour. So how are you liking the FSIR?

More pictures please...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-18, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By Pine Cone

A quick look on Nashbar's website shows two...

A quick look on Nashbar's website shows two single speed (1/8") replacement chains, one wih 112 links, the other with 114 links. Either should work on the trike. Chain tools can be found on many...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,503
Posted By Pine Cone

Thanks for a wonderful look at your trip. Looks...

Thanks for a wonderful look at your trip. Looks like an interesting place to tour!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-18, 07:44 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,844
Posted By Pine Cone

You can probably fit a small front rack that uses...

You can probably fit a small front rack that uses the front brake bolts to help mount it to your fork. I have one on my Downtube Mini which also has 16" wheels.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-18, 06:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,503
Posted By Pine Cone

Looks like an interesting place to tour on a...

Looks like an interesting place to tour on a bike. Great pictures!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-18, 06:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,503
Posted By Pine Cone

Tell us more about the narrow suspension bridges....

Tell us more about the narrow suspension bridges. With stairs leading to to at least one of the bridges I assume they were not designed for bicycles. Do they parallel car/truck bridges?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-18, 07:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,503
Posted By Pine Cone

Love the pictures posted so far. Keep them...

Love the pictures posted so far. Keep them coming!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-20-18, 08:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,733
Posted By Pine Cone

Check out Jur's website, several folding bike...

Check out Jur's website, several folding bike tours documented as well as the changes he made to several folding bikes.
Jur's cycling photo albums/photo essays (http://dekter.net/)


I have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-18, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By Pine Cone

You are a week early. Next scheduled Helix...

You are a week early. Next scheduled Helix update is Friday the 16th.

People here act like the Burke is out there in reasonable supply. Is anyone here a Burke owner? Seems expensive for what it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-29-18, 12:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,366
Posted By Pine Cone

As the owner of a decade plus old Reach Offroad,...

As the owner of a decade plus old Reach Offroad, the Reach is a great riding bike. The fold is OK, and better on the current bike, but the ride is really good. New/current bikes appear to have a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-17, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By Pine Cone

The test bike really does look great! There is...

The test bike really does look great! There is also a nice picture of the Helix Team behind the test bike frame pieces.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-17, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By Pine Cone

Hot off the presses... Pictures of two...

Hot off the presses...



Pictures of two test frames, all but the rear swingarms posted as well. Maybe we will all get our bikes someday!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-17, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By Pine Cone

It was a regular 2 week update A brief...

It was a regular 2 week update


A brief chronology of Helix bicycle test bike schedule estimates…

February 17, 2017
Timeline shows testing is about to start and will be complete by April 1,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-17, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,480
Posted By Pine Cone

I commuted on and off for over three decades on a...

I commuted on and off for over three decades on a bike and rarely used a rack. My preferred choice was a well made bicycle messenger bag. These are essentially a nylon briefcase style bag with an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-17, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By Pine Cone

This week there are no excuses or explanations. ...

This week there are no excuses or explanations. They have been working hard, it's coming together, and the test bikes will be shown in two weeks.

Words vary somewhat from the other 8 times...
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