Really Big Religious Announcement: I Have a New Bike Coming!
04-24-18, 12:05 PM
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04-24-18, 12:10 PM
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I'm doing it wrong.
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Thanks man, that's the idea.
the only thing missing is a wheel set and a chain and the time to build it up. It's going to be a 2x1 speed...two in the front and one in the rear using a Paul Melvin chain tensioner and I'm going to be primarily riding it on gravel roads that are fairly steep rolling climbs and the same kind of descents. gonna be killer.
the only thing missing is a wheel set and a chain and the time to build it up. It's going to be a 2x1 speed...two in the front and one in the rear using a Paul Melvin chain tensioner and I'm going to be primarily riding it on gravel roads that are fairly steep rolling climbs and the same kind of descents. gonna be killer.
04-24-18, 02:41 PM
#31
stole your bike
I approve of this message but I'm not god...my dog thinks I am though. Bromptons are cool; congratulations.
speaking of bikes...
My latest bike is this Rivendell frame which is sitting in it's box in my bike room with another few boxes full of parts waiting to be built up when I get a little time. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/...2018-appaloosa
speaking of bikes...
My latest bike is this Rivendell frame which is sitting in it's box in my bike room with another few boxes full of parts waiting to be built up when I get a little time. https://www.rivbike.com/collections/...2018-appaloosa
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04-24-18, 03:10 PM
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Dahon's 16" and 20" bikes are more logical, they use less proprietary parts and use tire sizes are that more commonly found.
Tern is a better tourable bike than Brompton.
I have a Dahon 16" with internal hub as my portable bike, I use it less than 5 times per year.
Tern is a better tourable bike than Brompton.
I have a Dahon 16" with internal hub as my portable bike, I use it less than 5 times per year.
04-24-18, 03:26 PM
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04-24-18, 04:40 PM
#34
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Religious...
Funny you should say that. I've often used that word to describe the worship, adoration and tolerance for blasphemy for said bike here, and on the street.
For the smallest and quickest fold, it has no peer. Agreed. But if that is not a primary consideration, and one wishes to avoid its disadvantages (single choice of wheelsize, pricey proprietary parts & accesories, limited choice of drivetrain/gearing, steel only, etc.) including the high price, there are better options out there. I am sure, though, you did a thorough review of the alternatives. Which other folding bikes did you look at?
Touring? As I've said before, one can 'tour' on virtually any bike. That applies to folders too. But the details, particularly the terrain and how much stuff you want/need to schlep around, matter a lot when determining the better choice of bicycle. But I am sure you gave that considered thought too. One rule-of-thumb for touring is that you want to keep the rig somewhat generic and non-propritary in case sonething breaks and needs replacing on the road. Ergo, for example, 406 wheels make more sense than 349, just like 559 makes more sense than 622. Personal tolerance for risk and where you are, and intend to go naturally play a part in this. I doubt that once you get off the main streets of Asia (my theather of operation), for example, you'll find a proprietary part on the shelves of country bike shops.
No worries, though. You're now in the right channel. There is a faithful flock of co-religionists, an orthodox congregation here who share the gospel and can guide you through the straight and narrow. Have fun with the new bike.
For the smallest and quickest fold, it has no peer. Agreed. But if that is not a primary consideration, and one wishes to avoid its disadvantages (single choice of wheelsize, pricey proprietary parts & accesories, limited choice of drivetrain/gearing, steel only, etc.) including the high price, there are better options out there. I am sure, though, you did a thorough review of the alternatives. Which other folding bikes did you look at?
Touring? As I've said before, one can 'tour' on virtually any bike. That applies to folders too. But the details, particularly the terrain and how much stuff you want/need to schlep around, matter a lot when determining the better choice of bicycle. But I am sure you gave that considered thought too. One rule-of-thumb for touring is that you want to keep the rig somewhat generic and non-propritary in case sonething breaks and needs replacing on the road. Ergo, for example, 406 wheels make more sense than 349, just like 559 makes more sense than 622. Personal tolerance for risk and where you are, and intend to go naturally play a part in this. I doubt that once you get off the main streets of Asia (my theather of operation), for example, you'll find a proprietary part on the shelves of country bike shops.
No worries, though. You're now in the right channel. There is a faithful flock of co-religionists, an orthodox congregation here who share the gospel and can guide you through the straight and narrow. Have fun with the new bike.
Last edited by Abu Mahendra; 04-24-18 at 06:20 PM.
04-24-18, 05:11 PM
#35
Schwinnasaur
Many of us like touring with the Brompton and those include some like myself that have had Dahons 20"ers.
04-24-18, 06:41 PM
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Thanks man, that's the idea.
the only thing missing is a wheel set and a chain and the time to build it up. It's going to be a 2x1 speed...two in the front and one in the rear using a Paul Melvin chain tensioner and I'm going to be primarily riding it on gravel roads that are fairly steep rolling climbs and the same kind of descents. gonna be killer.
the only thing missing is a wheel set and a chain and the time to build it up. It's going to be a 2x1 speed...two in the front and one in the rear using a Paul Melvin chain tensioner and I'm going to be primarily riding it on gravel roads that are fairly steep rolling climbs and the same kind of descents. gonna be killer.
