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Forum: Introductions
01-14-19, 04:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By xerman

same! welcome and thanks

same! welcome and thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-19, 03:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,095
Posted By xerman

Thanks for the link!

Thanks for the link!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-19, 03:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

Hi Denny! Sorry, english is not my native...

Hi Denny! Sorry, english is not my native language and I don't undestand what RD spring is. But I have no problems turning the handlebar, no gear shifting. Could be that you need a bit longer cable?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,763
Posted By xerman

I have to agree I love the stainless model, it's...

I have to agree I love the stainless model, it's just beautifull. I don't agree in the leather part, skin from an animal... gross.
The bike is not to heavy if you replace some parts, like the bottom...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,594
Posted By xerman

It has been an eternety since this post I know,...

It has been an eternety since this post I know, but by any chance do you remember the rack you bought? I have a Dahon Classic too and find it dificult to get a rack that fits the bike.
I hope you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,568
Posted By xerman

Such and old post... I know. But I have a Dahon...

Such and old post... I know. But I have a Dahon Classic V and also trying to find a fitting rack, maybe any of you found a model that works....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 10:59 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

https://i.imgur.com/MwTA6mg.jpg update, very...

https://i.imgur.com/MwTA6mg.jpg

update, very happy with the bike :D
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,763
Posted By xerman

My two cents https://i.imgur.com/KBGMHS3.jpg

My two cents

https://i.imgur.com/KBGMHS3.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 07:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,763
Posted By xerman

You have a beatifull bike, I love the chrome...

You have a beatifull bike, I love the chrome version.
I'm surprised by your headset, it looks very different from mine. Have you upgraded that part? If that's the case could you please share how or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,621
Posted By xerman

I also have a Dahon Classic V, please could you...

I also have a Dahon Classic V, please could you share some details of how have you upgraded it?
I'm very interested, it seems you made a great improvement there.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,095
Posted By xerman

Please, update us on this, if I can I will help.

Please, update us on this, if I can I will help.
Forum: Introductions
01-06-19, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By xerman

Thanks guys, I hope you all are doing ok! ...

Thanks guys, I hope you all are doing ok!

Best wishes for 2019
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 07:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

I wish I had the chrome one, I really love how it...

I wish I had the chrome one, I really love how it looks.
Best,

Xermán
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,786
Posted By xerman

Hi! Very weird situation you describe. I'm 1,85m...

Hi! Very weird situation you describe. I'm 1,85m and I can really have the seatpost very high and confortable, perfect for my size. Maybe your seatpost was not right? I can asure you with my model my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,786
Posted By xerman

Sorry for the late reply. Not from my point of...

Sorry for the late reply. Not from my point of view, but I'm very used to riding folders.
In my case, I'm 1,85 tall, the Dahon is more comfortable that my gf brompton. When I had a brommie my model...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-19, 07:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,786
Posted By xerman

Nice collection indeed! You got your Brompton...

Nice collection indeed!
You got your Brompton quite cheap, in Spain, brand new, the prices are like I wrote. In any case for sure I still miss my Brompton, the small and folding package is, imo, the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-18, 05:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

Nice offer you got! I found some "no brand" ones...

Nice offer you got! I found some "no brand" ones in Amazon, giving them a try, if they are not good I can always send them back.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-18, 03:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

Thanks for your reply 2wheeldeal. It's seems...

Thanks for your reply 2wheeldeal.
It's seems difficult to find Tektro R556 in Spain. Do you think that the r359 model will do the job? (it says it reaches until 57 cm).
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-18, 03:09 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

Hi folks! I think I'm starting to think about...

Hi folks! I think I'm starting to think about improving this bike, Im seriously falling in love with it :)

- Bottom Bracket : Is it wrong if I replace it with this? (PROWHEEL - 13025)
- Eje acero...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-18, 12:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,786
Posted By xerman

It rides really well, and having two bromptons I...

It rides really well, and having two bromptons I can say there is not such a big difference that justifies the price difference. It's very easy to carry folded to thanks to the clever caster wheel.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-18, 12:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,786
Posted By xerman

Not a lot of work, open and regrease every hub,...

Not a lot of work, open and regrease every hub, change the chain, the bike tires and adjust and tighen every part. Ah, and also remove rusty parts with vinegar, leaving the piece overnight submerged...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,786
Posted By xerman

Dahon Classic vs Brompton - folding (pictures)

Some pictures of my restored vintage Dahon Classic V (80's) vs Brompton (2016).

Dahon 100€
Brompton 1.400€
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-18, 01:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 30,967
Posted By xerman

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x600/dahon_fbook_cb1e65edbd35eb8d5f5d5a05ac5ca6667ebc175a.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-18, 01:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x476/dahon_fbook2_a2cf8e753793c12ea0d321a2c2be801e941c39b8.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-18, 12:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

Well, here I am again asking for your tips and...

Well, here I am again asking for your tips and knowledge.
It seems I have some problems with my front wheel. I opened and lubricated the bearings but I find it very difficult to close the hub, if I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-18, 03:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

I removed the top-cap for the picture, but I...

I removed the top-cap for the picture, but I could never realize it was so important for the structure, thanks for telling!
I would like to give some more info about the bike:

For any future...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-18, 02:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 30,967
Posted By xerman

1. For the headset someone recommended me this...

1. For the headset someone recommended me this tool and I was lucky since I had one (never used it before, now I know what it's for). It worked very well....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-18, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By xerman

For reference I used a tool like this and it was...

For reference I used a tool like this and it was easy and fast.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-18, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By xerman

THANKS A LOT. That's was just the info I needed....

THANKS A LOT. That's was just the info I needed. To be honest I even had that tool but since Im a newbie didn't knew the use and never needed until now.
Best,

Xermán
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-18, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By xerman

Unknown tool for old headset - help needed

Hello! I'm restoring an 20 years abandoned bike, but I found a type of headset I don't know how to open to clean and lubricate. I already cleaned the other parts of the bike and they were in awful...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-18, 04:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 30,967
Posted By xerman

Thanks devinfan for this list, you just can't...

Thanks devinfan for this list, you just can't imagine how helpful it was for me. I was searching online for help on the Dahon Classic V I bough and this was really extremely helpful.

1. I have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-18, 03:56 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

Hello! I have posted again with now the correct...

Hello! I have posted again with now the correct pictures and everything. I have edited my previous post for not making this thread a mess.
We could just delete this messages about the broken...
Forum: Introductions
09-10-18, 03:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By xerman

It just blew my mind, awesome performance. Thanks...

It just blew my mind, awesome performance. Thanks for sharing. :)
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-09-18, 03:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,556
Posted By xerman

Love that fenders, I will try to create something...

Love that fenders, I will try to create something similar for my vintage bike, the original fenders are very heavy.
Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Introductions
09-09-18, 03:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By xerman

Hi! Im in Madrid and I must tell you Granada is...

Hi! Im in Madrid and I must tell you Granada is such a beatifull city! There are some greats soutes in Andalucia, if I may I would recommend you search for Eurovelo routes, we did a couple of them in...
Forum: Introductions
09-09-18, 03:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Posted By xerman

Welcome! I'm from Spain and I just love Portugal....

Welcome! I'm from Spain and I just love Portugal. We travelled by bike in the south of your country following Eurovelo and it was a really great experience.
Forum: Introductions
09-09-18, 03:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By xerman

Thanks! I hope I will be able to fix it and leave...

Thanks! I hope I will be able to fix it and leave it like new. I'm learning a lot of new things here, one of them is that I really enjoy lubricating and removing the dust and rust from this old...
Forum: Introductions
09-09-18, 03:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By xerman

Thanks a lot for the welcoming messages :) ...

Thanks a lot for the welcoming messages :)

Can I ask where have you been riding in Spain?

Best

Xermán
Forum: Introductions
09-07-18, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 317
Posted By xerman

Welcome, you are just like time, long time lurker...

Welcome, you are just like time, long time lurker now willing to make the step into the game :)
Forum: Europe
09-07-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By xerman

Cheap and nice bike rental in Berlin

Hi folks

I was recently in Berlin and found a great and incredible cheap place for bike rental. They are common people who repair broken and abandoned bikes and give them a second life.
We are...
Forum: Introductions
09-07-18, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By xerman

Hi, Xerman here

Hi, my name is Xermán, in the forum from 2014 but never wrote before.
I'm a previous owner of a Brompton, which I sold to get a Flebi Supra (spanish folding electric bike).

Now I got a vintage...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-18, 03:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 60,239
Posted By xerman

Hello!! I'm reopening this thread to see if...

Hello!!

I'm reopening this thread to see if I could get some ideas from you folks.
I just got a second hand Dahon Classic V, it's quite ok, but some parts are a bit rusty. I want to slowly...
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