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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-15-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,678
Posted By Jonesandrew

Pin removal is not an easy task in this case...

Pin removal is not an easy task in this case because the pin is inserted into a blind hole. Purely by chance, I’ve just been removing the main hinge pin from a little used 2006 Dahon Speed Pro so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Stem removal

If you have access to the Helix customer portal you can find a video showing how to change the stem under the "Support" tab (from the dashboard) and then in the "Tutorials, tricks and tips" section....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By Jonesandrew

Well I've taken a second look at the Greece video...

Well I've taken a second look at the Greece video at 4:10 and I think the rack is just clear of the ground, but we have to remember this is a prototype and the production version may vary.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-23, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By Jonesandrew

Helix doesn't roll on the on the rear wheel. The...

Helix doesn't roll on the on the rear wheel. The bike is tilted towards your body so that it rolls on the front wheel only. See video below 40 seconds in.
https://youtu.be/9X1wRDcw1Cg?feature=shared
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-23, 03:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 867
Posted By Jonesandrew

I believe the rear rack used in the above video...

I believe the rear rack used in the above video was an earlier prototype from Helix. You can see the latest prototype in this video from the same couple: https://youtu.be/h-8K8P--D90?feature=shared....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,379
Posted By Jonesandrew

@ village id10t

It looks like you’ve done your homework on your build and you’ve mentioned concerns about the stiffness of possible carbon components in your OP but you haven’t commented on the mainframe stiffness....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,379
Posted By Jonesandrew

Helix say the Rohloff won't work because it...

Helix say the Rohloff won't work because it interferes with the fold. Can you share the source the information about a Helix with Kindernay?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-23, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Case Weight

[QUOTE=Rick_D;23059922] Construction details and dimensions given but oddly, no weight.

https://helix.ca/store/product/?productID=12


The pre-order campaign has only just been announced with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-23, 02:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By Jonesandrew

To answer the question from CrimsonEclipse, no,...

To answer the question from CrimsonEclipse, no, that isn't an 'I' beam saddle, it has a regular twin rail mounting.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-23, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

This is from the Helix upgrade guide: Many...

This is from the Helix upgrade guide:

Many aftermarket hubs will work but be sure to check that the hub manufacturer offers custom end caps to be able to adjust the spacing from the more common...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Wheel Angel in Singapore offer wheel sets for...

Wheel Angel in Singapore offer wheel sets for Helix: https://www.wheelangel.com/products/helix-wheels-carbon-wheels-w-white-industries-hubs. It’s not clear if they have their own source for the front...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

No, as I mentioned above , a longer seatpost is...

No, as I mentioned above , a longer seatpost is available. It is 40mm longer than standard and Helix claim it can accommodate a rider up to 6'4" (1.93m). See geometry on the specs page:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image1_50b6e3d53efcf7b5f6dcb0101dece2307b60aaee.jpeg

Double stem

I couldn't find a 31.8 x 31.8 "double stem" (really two clamps)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-23, 04:03 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

It would appear that Lannypots has indeed left...

It would appear that Lannypots has indeed left this thread, so maybe I can answer a couple of points.

I installed the ultralight upgrade kit on my standard bike myself, it came with Donnelly MXP...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By Jonesandrew

Satori Melange Medium:...

Satori Melange Medium: https://www.satoribike.com/pro.php?m=d&pid=19&cid=8&f=2
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,585
Posted By Jonesandrew

I don't have a current Dahon model to refer to...

I don't have a current Dahon model to refer to and there is no date attached to the information in the link below, but it may help you get started on the path to verify the authenticity of any bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By Jonesandrew

Manufacturers list

Try this: Folding Bike Manufacturers Directory 2023 - Folding Bike Guy (https://www.foldingbikeguy.com/folding-bike-manufacturers-directory/?utm_content=cmp-true)
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By Jonesandrew

@ Gus, This is a suggestion, not a...

@ Gus,
This is a suggestion, not a recommendation, I've never used this shop, but Harry Hall Cycles (67-69 Whitworth St W, Manchester M1 5WQ) have good Google reviews and claim to have been dealing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-22, 03:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

[QUOTE=jayray26;22596897]Thanks Andrew - that's...

[QUOTE=jayray26;22596897]Thanks Andrew - that's really helpful - I misread the user manual - i see part 5 is the debris guard. I am still a little puzzled about what it is that should prevent the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

I'm fairly sure that the blue elastomer (from...

I'm fairly sure that the blue elastomer (from Cane Creek) was medium density and that black was hard and grey was soft. I have to say I think that the blue might be a little bit too firm for my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-22, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 858
Posted By Jonesandrew

There's been no mention of the energy sapping...

There's been no mention of the energy sapping rear suspension block on the Brompton. Every time you put pressure on the cranks a tiny bit of your energy is wasted compressing the suspension block....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-22, 03:30 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Oops! sorry, did that in a hurry.

Oops! sorry, did that in a hurry.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-22, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

See #2186 (Brompton) and #2190 (Birdy).

See #2186 (Brompton) and #2190 (Birdy).
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-22, 01:06 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Ozonation; see my post above...

Ozonation; see my post above https://www.bikeforums.net/22432144-post2673.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-22, 02:44 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Hi Namor, I'm using an 11 speed e-thirteen 9-39...

Hi Namor, I'm using an 11 speed e-thirteen 9-39 cassette (433% range). With a 42T chainring the chain interferes with the swing arm when running in 1st gear. With a 38T chainring the chain just skims...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-22, 03:05 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

I like it enough to consider using it in place of...

I like it enough to consider using it in place of the Cannondale Topstone gravel bike which have been using for the last 2 years to commute to work. It's not as stiff as the gravel bike of course,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-16-22, 03:30 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Welcome back Jur. I had a mail from John at Helix...

Welcome back Jur. I had a mail from John at Helix at the end of last year where he mentioned there were " over 1000 bikes out there" at that time. Based on backer reports I estimated there were about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-22, 04:17 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

No, It's an old Oyster II with 111 Litre...

No, It's an old Oyster II with 111 Litre capacity, so the sum of the dimensions is more than 62". That limitation has never been a problem for any flights I've wanted to take. All the carriers we've...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-01-22, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

No, not yet. Precise numbers not known but...

No, not yet. Precise numbers not known but they've delivered about 650-700 backers bikes out of approximate total of 1150. Not sure if any pre-ordered bikes have been delivered, but there's about 650...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-22, 04:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,150
Posted By Jonesandrew

It wasn't the fork. It was the steerer which was...

It wasn't the fork. It was the steerer which was recalled. Check out post #2548 in the Helix Update thread - https://www.bikeforums.net/21974746-post2548.html
You should be easily able to identify...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-22, 04:16 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

I've been regularly monitoring the Helix Backers...

I've been regularly monitoring the Helix Backers forum since the first failure was announced there, and I haven't seen any notifications of any further weld failures.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-22, 04:15 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,685
Posted By Jonesandrew

Thanks for the link to your triple chain wheel...

Thanks for the link to your triple chain wheel thread. Very interesting. Congratulations on your tenacity getting it to work successfully.

I didn't really think my bike would expand the gear range...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-22, 04:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,685
Posted By Jonesandrew

Firstly, apologies for continuing the deviation...

Firstly, apologies for continuing the deviation from the thread topic, but I'm intrigued to know how you managed to achieve 818% range on a Brompton. Can you share the basic details?


I'm not an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,685
Posted By Jonesandrew

I certainly haven't detected any problems with...

I certainly haven't detected any problems with the ride which I could attribute to the additional imbalance. The additional off-centre mass is very small in comparison to the combined mass of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,685
Posted By Jonesandrew

Because this way yielded a more compact fold than...

Because this way yielded a more compact fold than the "hump" arrangement. In this comparison shot I think you can see the bike is only slightly bigger than the Brompton....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-22, 04:07 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,685
Posted By Jonesandrew

Yes, I had high hopes that the Curl would be...

Yes, I had high hopes that the Curl would be built with 20" wheels, but after waiting about 10 years for my hopes to be dashed I decided the only way to get what I wanted was to build it myself.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-22, 04:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,685
Posted By Jonesandrew

It's possible to build a nice compact 20" bike...

It's possible to build a nice compact 20" bike which folds exactly like Brompton by making the main frame tube(s) asymetric as I've done below....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-22, 04:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By Jonesandrew

I was able to buy a Specialites TA 61T ring to...

I was able to buy a Specialites TA 61T ring to fit a Campag Centaur chainset about 5 years ago but they don't seem to be available any more. Maybe you could be lucky and find old stock somewhere....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-21, 04:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,332
Posted By Jonesandrew

QRD shaft length

I see there is another seller offering the same item for 37.9 RM on Shopee. Here's the link: Pedal QR Holder. Place pedal bracket quick release rellease Li Kinds Of wellgo And Sejenis | Shopee...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-06-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Yes, any wider than that and the rear tyre will...

Yes, any wider than that and the rear tyre will not fit between the chain ring and main frame when folded.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-21, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,017,934
Posted By Jonesandrew

Last year I got annoyed with the elongated wait...

Last year I got annoyed with the elongated wait for my kickstarter bike and managed to buy a slightly used 10 speed derailleur model from a backer who no longer needed it. I'm a commuter, but I only...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-03-21, 05:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

I don't know. We have two bikes with the same...

I don't know. We have two bikes with the same SRAM Dual Drive 3 x 7 set up and neither of them have a noticeable clicking sound. The Speed Pro has covered very few miles, probably less than 300. The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-29-21, 03:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

Hi MTZER, First of all, you can call me Andrew:)....

Hi MTZER, First of all, you can call me Andrew:). My answers below:



LT blue elastomer

The blue was the only spare I had and I got lucky, it worked for me. I'm about 76kg. Based on 8 year...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-26-21, 03:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

Yes, mine's different. There's no sign of any...

Yes, mine's different. There's no sign of any threading and there was no hex socket or slot in the end of the pin before I started drilling. Your comment did make me wonder if there might be a cross...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

Sorry, It's not a picture of my bike, I didn't...

Sorry, It's not a picture of my bike, I didn't have a picture of my hinge to hand so just grabbed the nearest likeness I could find. I am referring to a speed pro and the way the hinge pin is housed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-21, 03:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/249x250/lpframe_ead799f4d83cfb8d99996ba4c3c271bb58ed9334.jpg
I think this image is from a later model than mine because it has locating pegs on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-21, 03:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

Yes, I think you could continue to use the hub...

Yes, I think you could continue to use the hub without replacing the elastomer. Sorry, my explanation of checking the bearings for play wasn't very good. The hub has cartridge bearings like any good...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-24-21, 01:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

The Pantour hub does help to reduce vibration in...

The Pantour hub does help to reduce vibration in the handlebars a bit, and I liked it enough to take the trouble to restore it! To check the bearings for play, just push the rim from side to side and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-21-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By Jonesandrew

I think the used original Dahon shim will be...

I think the used original Dahon shim will be aluminium, and therefore very likely to scratch or marr the surface of your brand new carbon posts the first time you insert one. The new plastic shims...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-21, 03:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,157
Posted By Jonesandrew

Pantour hub and main frame hinge pin

I managed to revive the Pantour hub on mine. I trimmed a blue elastomer from a Cane Creek Thudbuster to approximately fit the cavity. It doesn't fit very well, a larger piece of elastomer would be...
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