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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,414
Posted By clearcastle04

Okd style Birdy with humble mods

Hi there, I bought a Birdy on Craigslist a couple years ago and just got around to making a few humble mods.. Was going for a comfortable very upright ride so added a stem extender to the already...
Forum: Folding Bikes Marketplace
07-26-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,233
Posted By clearcastle04

all set. found a used 1999 one for sale.

all set. found a used 1999 one for sale.
Forum: Folding Bikes Marketplace
07-23-17, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,233
Posted By clearcastle04

Looking for birdy

Anyone looking to sell their birdy?

Would prefer comfort stem and the newer monocoque frame (mark 3 ideal). Don't see a lot of used ones popping up on ebay.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,021,409
Posted By clearcastle04

I've owned a brompton and swift in the past...

I've owned a brompton and swift in the past before I bought a car and stopped bike commuting full time, and sold the bikes. But I have the itch to start bike commuting again for excercise! This bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 99,611
Posted By clearcastle04

Want Birdy. Have Upgraded Swift.

I would also consider an outright sale for an interested buyer.

I'm thinking for my purposes a Birdy might be more practical, and I've been yearning for one. I bought the Swift new in 2010, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-12, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

I have 1/3 inch clearance from the chainring to...

I have 1/3 inch clearance from the chainring to the chainstay. With bigger chainrings you also have to worry about chain /seatstay clearance near the cassette area. Do a thread search on that.

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

For your enjoyment...pics of my upgraded Swift...

For your enjoyment...pics of my upgraded Swift are below.
Some notable changes:
451 "speedmax" wheels from thorusa
tiagra sti shifters (I had sitting around :))
105 rear derailleur
ultegra...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-11, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

That is a sweet looking bike!

That is a sweet looking bike!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

Jur, I ended up purchasing an Ultegra FC-6500...

Jur, I ended up purchasing an Ultegra FC-6500 crankset w/ matching 109mm BB.... got a good deal on ebay! From looking back I think that's what your running. Can't wait to put it on. From this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-11, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks...its not so much the chainrnig selection...

Thanks...its not so much the chainrnig selection I'm worried about cause I've already upgraded mine to a Vuelta 130 BCD 60T ring which I like and I want to keep using that. Now that I've upgraded...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

Hi all, What bottom bracket and crankarm combo...

Hi all,
What bottom bracket and crankarm combo are you fellow Swifties running? I have the stock right now and am looking to possibly upgrade these at some point. If you haven't noticed, I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-11, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

K, thx. Move the cassette or move the...

K, thx. Move the cassette or move the chainrings...sounds pretty logical.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks again. I'm glad the cantilever brakes are...

Thanks again. I'm glad the cantilever brakes are going to work out.

On another note, I'm wondering if anyone who has fitted a 60t chainring had the problem of the chain rubbing on the seatstay...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

Awesome, thanks. I'm assuming that the cable...

Awesome, thanks. I'm assuming that the cable hanger in this link below would be one that fastens under the nut? It is for a 1 1/8 threaded headset.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-11, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks...I'm thinking if I leave enough slack on...

Thanks...I'm thinking if I leave enough slack on the cable that feeds into the hanger then the fold wouldn't be a problem still. I don't mind sacrificing the braking power a little bit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-11, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

I am settled on switching the stock v-brakes on...

I am settled on switching the stock v-brakes on my Swift to cantilevers to go with my tiagra brifters. Does anyone know what I would need for the brackets on the headseat and rear fork that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-11, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,176
Posted By clearcastle04

That's a crafty piece of work right there! Wheww,...

That's a crafty piece of work right there! Wheww, kinda pricy though.

So after making a couple changes and riding the bike a few more times with the scott at-3 bar I've decided my initial...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,176
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks for all the input so far. I'm very...

Thanks for all the input so far.

I'm very aware of all the the handlebar choices. After I had deliberated for several weeks on what handlebar to try on the new bike, I went with a NOS Scott AT-3,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,176
Posted By clearcastle04

To answer my own question, I was right. The...

To answer my own question, I was right. The Cannondale headshok steerer is 1.5 inches. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,176
Posted By clearcastle04

I've corrected the pics now. Yes, you are right....

I've corrected the pics now. Yes, you are right. It is a Cannondale Headshock. Am I wrong about the steerer width. I didn't actually measure it. I just knew it was bigger than 1 1/8 and 1.5 is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,176
Posted By clearcastle04

Any options for raising handlebars on a hybrid with a 1.5 steerer.

Hi all,
I recently bought a hybrid to be my primary and bad-weather commuter but there are a couple changes I would like to make for comfort reasons. One thing I already did was change the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
04-05-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,174
Posted By clearcastle04

I wear a Marmot Aegis rain jacket. Its pretty...

I wear a Marmot Aegis rain jacket. Its pretty breathable. I like it. Check it out on google. Its not cycling-specific.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-11, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

...and thus the marriage of two great things: the...

...and thus the marriage of two great things: the Swift and Bianchi's trademark color. I'm lucky to have both myself albeit in two separate bikes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-12-11, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

messenger bag and the swift

Anyone else think a messenger bag makes sense with the swift? I do. Granted I have a full-sized road bike with rack and pannier setup that I love, I find that using the messenger bag is works well...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,438
Posted By clearcastle04

I put a 60T on my swift. I got it at...

I put a 60T on my swift. I got it at http://www.hostelshoppe.com/. I also had to buy a new chain to go with it because a larger ring needs a longer chain. I had a full stock setup and installed the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-10, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,510
Posted By clearcastle04

Chainring bolt hole diameter

Does anyone know the diameter of a chainring bolt hole? Not the BCD, I already have that...I just am trying to figure out the diameter of the hole that the bolt and bolt set goes in. Is there a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-10, 08:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

The full bar ends are alright... but I am...

The full bar ends are alright... but I am seriously thinking of converting to drop handlebars. I like the hoods position on drop bars better than any other hand position I've tried, much more so than...
Forum: Touring
10-21-10, 05:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,829
Posted By clearcastle04

I will be doing the trip on a Saturday and doing...

I will be doing the trip on a Saturday and doing the return trip the next Friday which will be a little shorter route, probably 144.

I think you're both right. It would be better to take it...
Forum: Touring
10-21-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,829
Posted By clearcastle04

i'll bring extra tubes, pump, the usual saddlebag...

i'll bring extra tubes, pump, the usual saddlebag tools, 2 days of clothing, three meals worth of energy bars and three water bottles and a cheap lightweight cable lock for when I stop for water and...
Forum: Touring
10-21-10, 08:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,829
Posted By clearcastle04

What's the most miles you've done in one day of touring?

Hi,

I was wondering how many miles different people have managed to squeeze in one day for touring. I'm thinking of travelling home for Thanksgiving this year. Its 160 miles from Portland, ME to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-19-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

Good point! I contacted him again and he refunded...

Good point! I contacted him again and he refunded me for half. He was apologetic and said from now on he would get both sides right.



Score 1 for Japan!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

I like the look of your chainguard, feijai. I...

I like the look of your chainguard, feijai. I don't think its that ugly...the gray and red go well together. I really like the look of the chainguards in general, especially big honking ones like we...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

So i received the chainguard from BBG and here...

So i received the chainguard from BBG and here are the pictures to prove it.

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There were a few hiccups. One side of the guard was rough and unfinished. The guy from BBG...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,562
Posted By clearcastle04

Here's an update: I finally receieved the 60t...

Here's an update: I finally receieved the 60t chainring in the mail. I installed it on the inner position of the crank spider same as where the stock one was positioned. It works great and gives me...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-02-10, 06:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,797
Posted By clearcastle04

I have a swift. It rides great and is plent small...

I have a swift. It rides great and is plent small to fit in a trunk. I don't know about the Crusoe...probably good as well.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-10, 06:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,222
Posted By clearcastle04

I've noticed many other folding bikes have the...

I've noticed many other folding bikes have the folding riser but I haven't found one that is sold separately.



I did a little more research and the BF/Kalloy stem would not fit the swift. It is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-10, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,222
Posted By clearcastle04

Folding stem options on a xootr swift... Are ther any?

Hi all,
I'm a proud new owner of a new swift. You guys may recognize me from other mod questions I've recently posted.

Are there any folding stem riser options for a xootr swift? Has anyone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-10, 07:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,875
Posted By clearcastle04

UPDATE: Thanks for the many good ideas....

UPDATE: Thanks for the many good ideas. Thankfully the first and easiest suggestion this time did the trick for me. I put the handlebar back on and the added leverage thist gave me enabled me to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,875
Posted By clearcastle04

By vertical bolt, I meant the the one for the top...

By vertical bolt, I meant the the one for the top cap on a headset stem.

The first two posters understood me right, as I can see how there suggestions make sense with what I'm trying to do.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-10, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,875
Posted By clearcastle04

Main bolt on threaded fork won't budge! Any suggestions?

Hi all,
I am trying to swap out forks on a friend's mountain bike. I've already taken out the vertical bolt for the headcap and handlebars but I'm stuck now trying to loosen the main locknut holding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

Along with what Jur mentioned, I wanted to have a...

Along with what Jur mentioned, I wanted to have a chain guard for a couple other reasons as well. One to protect my clothing. Two, because its a folding bike, since I'll probably be stowing the bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

Okay, great. So I think right now I've ordered...

Okay, great. So I think right now I've ordered everything I need: the 60t chainring, the custom BBG chainguard, and a new chain. Unfortunately the chainring has to be backordered from hostel shoppe...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks all for the input. That Toxy chainguard...

Thanks all for the input. That Toxy chainguard looks sweet! I have already ordered the custom one from BBG though.... Its a good thing probably, cause it only cost me $35.00 and from the other ones I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

Hi Jur, The guy from BBG emailed me back and...

Hi Jur,
The guy from BBG emailed me back and said he can indeed make me a custom chainguard, albeit out of a black polycarbonate material (fine by me). Price is $35.00. I will definitely go ahead...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-10, 04:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

I've sent the BBG an email with what I want so...

I've sent the BBG an email with what I want so I'll see how it turns out. How did you like the way yours turned out chagzuki. Does it look decent?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,997
Posted By clearcastle04

Longshot: Anyone know of any available 60T chainring chainguards

See title. I am installing a 60T chainring on my new Xootr (already in the mail) based on some suggestions from a thread I posted yesterday. Anyone know of any chainguards for a 60T? If not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-10, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,089
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks all. Now time to go shopping.

Thanks all. Now time to go shopping.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-10, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,089
Posted By clearcastle04

Larger chain ring = How much longer chain?

Hi all,
I'm planning on going from a 52T chainring to a 60T on my folding bike (with no front derailleur to contend with) and my question is this; How much longer chain do you think I'll need. I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-10, 11:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,562
Posted By clearcastle04

Thanks all. So I'm leaning on getting the larger...

Thanks all. So I'm leaning on getting the larger chainring. Thanks Urbanis to the link to the gear chart. So I plugged in some numbers and to get the highest gear on the Xootr comparable with my 18...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,562
Posted By clearcastle04

higher gearing options on a Xootr Swift

Hi all,
I just got a Swift. I had been wishing for a folding bike for like a year alongside my other bikes and finally just decided to do it. I'm very happy with it so far.

The only thing... Is...
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