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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,121
Posted By Pahana

Moulton vs Brompton

I'm going to put this out there for anyone considering purchasing one or the other bicycles and wondering which one is right for you. As I've had some time with the Moulton now I can give my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-04-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By Pahana

First Moulton

Yesterday I was in Portapedal for the first time in maybe 2 years. I just stopped in to say hello as I know Al and Donna for years. Let me say they have a lot of bikes some not posted on their...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,563
Posted By Pahana

I just bought a front wheel from thorusa because...

I just bought a front wheel from thorusa because he was going out of business. Now that he's gone where else in the US can one find folding bike parts? As far as the question here I will say that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,695
Posted By Pahana

Brompton P line

I see that the P line is out in the US and they are flying out as soon as they come in. This is probably too early to post this but I'd like to hear some reviews from New owners. I have a 2 speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,052
Posted By Pahana

Brompton just released the new P line electric....

Brompton just released the new P line electric. According to the email I received yesterday it is out and should be available to purchase.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,477
Posted By Pahana

How do you like the Zizzo? There is someone near...

How do you like the Zizzo? There is someone near me that has a Liberte looking like new for $250. I really don't need it but the price is hard to resist. I like grip shifters and miss having one as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
Posted By Pahana

Dahon what's the story

Does anybody have information on what is going on with Dahon these days. It seems like they have given up the folding bike market that they've had a hold of for years. Tern got in on the E bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-22, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,258
Posted By Pahana

You might want to check out ibikeunfolded on u...

You might want to check out ibikeunfolded on u tube. There are a few videos on the Forte. Brian used it to ride to work for most of the winter in Denver. He seems to think it is a worthy bicycle and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,757
Posted By Pahana

Moulton Flyte

Moulton looks like they just released a new model the Flyte. Does anyone have any info on it? It doesn't look like it comes apart. Their website doesn't list it but it's in the shop at Portapedal....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,885
Posted By Pahana

All criticism aside, this is a bike for people...

All criticism aside, this is a bike for people who have more money than they know what to do with. I wish I could say that for myself but that doesn't mean that Brompton did a poor job in planning...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,329
Posted By Pahana

B fold bikes in NYC has a swift for sale at...

B fold bikes in NYC has a swift for sale at $1600. Bike looks clean. I have bought parts for my Carryme from David and it always went well. I would love that bike but mostly have been riding off road...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,885
Posted By Pahana

Did anyone get a email saying that they were...

Did anyone get a email saying that they were chosen in the ballot to purchase a T line. I got one today and tried to log on but it wouldn't let me. I didn't have real intention of purchasing one as I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,572
Posted By Pahana

Personally I'd save up for the Dahon Mariner but...

Personally I'd save up for the Dahon Mariner but from what I've heard the Zizzo Forte seems like the sturdier of the Zizzo line. It's also the heaviest model but you can ride it with large tires....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,481
Posted By Pahana

I have a question on the new 4 speed derailleur....

I have a question on the new 4 speed derailleur. My Brompton is a pre 2017 and doesn't have a barrel adjuster. Do the newer Bromptons have an adjuster on the shifters. I don't see any barrel adjuster...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,481
Posted By Pahana

I feel for the people who spent $5,000 or so for...

I feel for the people who spent $5,000 or so for the overpriced CHPT3. The value of that bike will drop as soon as the full Titanium is released. It always seemed like a bad purchase for me. I really...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,481
Posted By Pahana

Great news about the full Titanium model. If only...

Great news about the full Titanium model. If only they'd come out with a Big Apple tire version. It's hard being part of a cult that changes names. Last week I was folding up my bike and a woman in a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,481
Posted By Pahana

Brompton Name Changes for 2022

Brompton is changing the model names for 2022.The B75 is now the A Brompton. The rest is the C models with the electric the C electric. Also the handlebars are no longer labeled S,M and H. It's going...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 34,721
Posted By Pahana

Do you think you could get some 2 inch plus tires...

Do you think you could get some 2 inch plus tires on the K3? Love to see small wheels with large tires. May not be fast but so cool looking.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-21, 07:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,834
Posted By Pahana

All I have to add here is that you might like the...

All I have to add here is that you might like the feel of smaller wheels. Mostly I ride mountain bikes but I just love the feel of riding small wheel bicycles. I take a Dahon Eezz d3 to work everyday...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,834
Posted By Pahana

Right now there's not a lot of deals online or at...

Right now there's not a lot of deals online or at a local bike shop. It's always best to buy local so you can get service on the bike if needed. I owned a Verge X10 a few years ago. It was my first...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,201
Posted By Pahana

Pre Loved Bike Fridays

If anyone is interested I just went to the pre loved Bike Friday page and found many new bikes there. Looks like the folding bike rage of the Pandemic is coming to an end. I would guess that all...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,401
Posted By Pahana

I see they've been discontinued but been replaced...

I see they've been discontinued but been replaced by the Dahon K3. When I try to look for the K3 on thorusa the page is unavailable. I use mine for less than a mile ride back and forth from work. It...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,790
Posted By Pahana

I was into the shop to check out the two speed....

I was into the shop to check out the two speed. It was ordered almost a year ago for a customer but he couldn't wait anymore and backed out. As posted here there is more than a years wait and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,790
Posted By Pahana

I sure you're right but the 9 speed is $2,900 and...

I sure you're right but the 9 speed is $2,900 and the 2 speed is $2,700. Like Brompton the price between the 2 speed and 6 speed is just about $200 more. It just seems wrong mentally but on paper I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,790
Posted By Pahana

Moulton Tsr 2 Pricing USA

How much should a Moulton Tsr 2 speed with a rear rack be in the USA. My local bike shop just got one in and is pricing it at $2,700. I thought they were a little less than that but of course things...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,498
Posted By Pahana

I don't think Brompton has any thing to worry...

I don't think Brompton has any thing to worry about. Last time I visited my local Brompton dealer there were 15 Bromptons boxed and waiting to be shipped out. Even a single speed that he got his...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,047
Posted By Pahana

I believe the advice you've been given to...

I believe the advice you've been given to purchase a second hand folding bike is good advice. Nothing can outweigh riding a bike before making a purchase. All the bikes I've rode before purchasing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,981
Posted By Pahana

Ebikes and bike path infrastructure

Last week I and my wife rode on a bike path that I've been riding for 20 years. I've stayed away for most of the pandemic because it was built in the 1980s and is narrow at best. But we wanted a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,401
Posted By Pahana

Dahon Eezz and Jifo Fold

Can anyone tell me what happened to this type of fold from Dahon. There was also a 20 inch version as I don't recall the name of it. I think it was the Vix d8 or something like that. Anyway was there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,426
Posted By Pahana

I can pick up a 3 speed with belt drive and a...

I can pick up a 3 speed with belt drive and a rear rack in near mint condition for $1425 including shipping. It would mean having to sell off a Brompton which would pay for the Pakit. The question is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,426
Posted By Pahana

Does anyone know what the widest tire that could...

Does anyone know what the widest tire that could mount on the Pakit? I'm guessing 1.75.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,302
Posted By Pahana

If I would buy a new pair of tires for my...

If I would buy a new pair of tires for my Brompton I'd go with the Continental urban tires they seem like the best choice between speed and protection. As far as Stans in the tube they're not going...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,302
Posted By Pahana

There is no need to ever fix a Brompton flat...

There is no need to ever fix a Brompton flat again. I have started adding Stans sealant to my Brompton and flats are a thing of the past. Just add 2 oz of sealant to the inner tube every 2 to 4...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,775
Posted By Pahana

Best of luck on your new relationship. My first...

Best of luck on your new relationship. My first date with my wife was a 3 and a half hour bike ride. We have been riding together for the last 10 years and we're going out in about an hour for a ride...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-20, 05:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,785
Posted By Pahana

This question has more to do with the rider than...

This question has more to do with the rider than the bike. My wife rides a 2 speed Brompton and climbs thousands of feet. I have a 6 speed and have trouble keeping up with her on climbs. If you're a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By Pahana

There is a Dahon Jetstream for sale on Craigslist...

There is a Dahon Jetstream for sale on Craigslist in Phoenix for 800. Looks to be in great shape. If your local it looks nice. I've been looking at it for a few weeks but will let it pass.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-10-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,950
Posted By Pahana

I rode my Carryme for 3 plus hours while my wife...

I rode my Carryme for 3 plus hours while my wife was riding her Yeedoo Wolfer. I had no problem keeping up with her.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,689
Posted By Pahana

How much sealant did you use in each tire. How...

How much sealant did you use in each tire. How long since you've installed sealant are you flat free. On my mountain bike I've never had a flat in 4 years of tubeless riding. I will add that on my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,689
Posted By Pahana

Brompton Tire Sealant

I've added sealant to my Brompton tires. In fact my wife's front tire was flat when I went to do this from the ride the day before. I added 1 Oz of Stan's to each tube on both bikes. I guess that is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 957
Posted By Pahana

Going Tubeless on a CarryMe?

Had to change a flat on the Carryme yesterday a real struggle in hot weather. This is not the first time and I'm getting tried of all the time involved with changing out tubes. I see that they make a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-20, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,965
Posted By Pahana

Thanks for the ideas I'm sure that will be a good...

Thanks for the ideas I'm sure that will be a good replacement. Again getting off the subject it's hard to believe that Bromptons have taken off so much. I can only believe 3 years from now there will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,965
Posted By Pahana

Brompton Brake pads

I was at my local Brompton dealer last week to replace a defective Primo comet tire. I got the tire last December and it got a bubble causing a flat so I replaced it with a take off Schwalbe...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 668
Posted By Pahana

Montague Fit Frame

I see that Montague is selling the Fit as a frame only. My question is they have a small frame for sale but on the complete bike page they list the medium as fitting a body from 5ft 3in to 5ft 10 in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By Pahana

Fat Tire Folding Bikes

I was out riding yesterday and saw 3 fat tire folding bikes in less than an hour. Is this the new trend in bikes or was this a coincidence. I believe that they were electric bikes and so this post...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-25-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 41,403
Posted By Pahana

I'm late to this discussion so maybe this has...

I'm late to this discussion so maybe this has been answered. Every once and a while I go to ebay and search Brompton to see what's new. More and more I'm seeing clone ti frames, forks and rear...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,366
Posted By Pahana

I'm 5 ft 4in so I have some idea what you're...

I'm 5 ft 4in so I have some idea what you're looking for. From my own personal experience the smallest decent folder out there is the Dahon Eezz d3. They're recommend for 5ft 7in and below. It maybe...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By Pahana

I think your best bet is just to purchase MKS...

I think your best bet is just to purchase MKS quick release pedals. The dealer you purchased the bike from is probably not going to be of help. Have you contacted Dahon? There are a few bike dealers...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,971
Posted By Pahana

There's almost no difference between the weight...

There's almost no difference between the weight of the Brompton 2 speed and 1 speed. I own a Ti 2 speed and that second gear makes it large difference. I really don't know why anyone would buy a 1...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-10-20, 10:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,622
Posted By Pahana

Beautiful folding bike. Do you have more pictures...

Beautiful folding bike. Do you have more pictures and up close. You did a great job with it. Was it a stock bike or did you build up a frame. I'd take this bike over a Helix any day.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,202
Posted By Pahana

I don't have experience with them but the Maxxis...

I don't have experience with them but the Maxxis Bmx race tires look nice. I like the Big Apple and the Super Moto but the Super Moto flats a lot. I think in the future of trying the Maxxis Torch or...
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