Best shirt folder and V-break pad replacements?
09-02-17, 05:16 PM
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Best shirt folder and V-break pad replacements?
I'm also seeking a shirt folder for dress shirts and dress pants to stick into panniers. Something like this maybe: https://goo.gl/b5m2eZ
Finally, my brake pads are worn to almost to the metal. They should be replaced! What are a good pair of replacement breakpads for V-breaks? I've had good results with Kool Stop in the past. If wheel size is important, I have a Dahon Mariner, stock: https://goo.gl/5HTV7c
Thank you!
Finally, my brake pads are worn to almost to the metal. They should be replaced! What are a good pair of replacement breakpads for V-breaks? I've had good results with Kool Stop in the past. If wheel size is important, I have a Dahon Mariner, stock: https://goo.gl/5HTV7c
Thank you!
09-02-17, 07:44 PM
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I can't help you with breakpads.
I use KoolStop BRAKEpads on everything.
Shirt folder?? Can't help you there either. Every shirt i wear is merino wool and not a one has ever been folded.
I use KoolStop BRAKEpads on everything.
Shirt folder?? Can't help you there either. Every shirt i wear is merino wool and not a one has ever been folded.
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I got my shirt folder at REI. I think it's an eagle creek. Comes with the insert to fold your shots with and instructions on how to fold pants or shirts. I believe it holds multiple of each. I loved it for commuting but since I started rolling my clothes mine doesn't get any use.
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Another vote for KoolStop salmon brake pads. Make sure you get the right ones for your brakes; they make them in at least three or four different versions.
09-05-17, 10:25 AM
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I don't fold, I roll my shirts. Pants don't seem to wrinkle so I fold them the size of my pannier. Lately, I got lazy and don't even iron my dress shirts. I use a steam 'unwrinkler' at work to remove the wrinkles before I dress up. Here's what it looks like (but mine is about 30 years old so not as sophisticated)
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Kool Stops are good but not that much better than others. I've used 'em on one bike's V-brakes and another's cantilever brakes.
Jagwire pads are just as good and cost a bit less. If the budget is tight, get the Jagwires.
Even the generic no-name pads from the LBS for half the price work just as well. Fresh inexpensive pads are better than older hardened name brand pads.
Jagwire pads are just as good and cost a bit less. If the budget is tight, get the Jagwires.
Even the generic no-name pads from the LBS for half the price work just as well. Fresh inexpensive pads are better than older hardened name brand pads.
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I got my shirt folder at REI. I think it's an eagle creek. Comes with the insert to fold your shots with and instructions on how to fold pants or shirts. I believe it holds multiple of each. I loved it for commuting but since I started rolling my clothes mine doesn't get any use.
09-18-17, 07:14 PM
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I haven't had much success with folding button-up dress shirts and having them come out nice. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
Perhaps one of you fashionable shirt-rollers could point me to a Youtube instructional?
Perhaps one of you fashionable shirt-rollers could point me to a Youtube instructional?
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I have used the shirt folders from Eagle Creek for business travel. The folders work best when you have more than one shirt and some pants to fold to fold them around. Search on "bundle packing" on Youtube. You can use the bundle packing method without a folder as well.
MTA: Also look at non-iron dress shirts. I really like the Brooks Brothers shirts.
MTA: Also look at non-iron dress shirts. I really like the Brooks Brothers shirts.
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I just use a piece of stiff cardboard cut long and about a 3rd of the width of my shirts when laid flat. I lay the shirt flat on my bed, front down, collar towards me. Place cardboard down center of shirt. Fold the left and right sides over the cardboard (folding the sleeves back onto the shirt), then slide the cardboard out. Then fold the whole thing in half, and then half again. Then I stick that into the top of my trunk bag, on top of my rolled up undergarments and socks.
Brake (BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE not Break) pads - KoolStop V-brake pads are AWESOME!! I have them on my gravel grinder, along with Jagwire compressionless brake housing and the brake feel is amazing. I also have KoolStop dual-compound pads on my road bike side pull brakes.
Brake (BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE not Break) pads - KoolStop V-brake pads are AWESOME!! I have them on my gravel grinder, along with Jagwire compressionless brake housing and the brake feel is amazing. I also have KoolStop dual-compound pads on my road bike side pull brakes.
09-19-17, 11:13 AM
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As others have suggested, Eagle Creek shirt folder. The Container store and most luggage stores have them if you want to see them in person. I roll my shirt and dress pants together and have not had problems with creases.
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09-20-17, 05:29 PM
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Ortlieb makes a Rear racktop QR mounted small Suitcase https://www.ortlieb.com/en/Travel-Biker/
that should get your finely pressed shirt there in top condition..
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that should get your finely pressed shirt there in top condition..
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