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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,007,965
Posted By Joe Remi

I don't remember if they got a forced price...

I don't remember if they got a forced price increase but yeah, this ended up where it was always going: a ti bike for a ti bike price. But hey, they made some and some people bought 'em!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By Joe Remi

That's a Tern from the bad old days of frames...

That's a Tern from the bad old days of frames breaking. You won't be happy to hear this but I think you need to stop somewhere and get a new bike, I don't think continuing to ride this one is wise.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,726
Posted By Joe Remi

I agree that you'll probably be fine with the...

I agree that you'll probably be fine with the stock gearing. If not I found the 3-speed to be WAY overgeared on the top end, I don't think you'll mind much if it gets dropped a bit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,515
Posted By Joe Remi

Correct, a common issue with small-wheelers is...

Correct, a common issue with small-wheelers is they don't have a high enough high gear and the rider spins out on a bike they could ride faster with said higher gear. The 58t ring sounds like good...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-23, 02:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,057
Posted By Joe Remi

Troll.

Troll.
04-05-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 818
Posted By Joe Remi

Track end. Any QR will do, just slide the wheel...

Track end. Any QR will do, just slide the wheel all the way forward.
04-03-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By Joe Remi

The 9-speed shifter uses a different pull ratio...

The 9-speed shifter uses a different pull ratio than your Deore derailleur. Your safest bet is to use something that was designed during the 9-speed era like this.
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04-01-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,242
Posted By Joe Remi

This is a '93 M2 and that's a fat headtube. I'm...

This is a '93 M2 and that's a fat headtube. I'm fairly certain all the alu M2 frames used the same 1-1/8 spec.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,508
Posted By Joe Remi

Someday the moderators will get around to...

Someday the moderators will get around to shutting this advertiser down. He hits every thread about other brands with "Fnhon and Litepro, buy them instead."
03-09-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By Joe Remi

Different pull ratio in the derailleur.

Different pull ratio in the derailleur.
03-04-23, 03:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 856
Posted By Joe Remi

New bars. They're not expensive enough to blow...

New bars. They're not expensive enough to blow off and buy used. Is what I'm saying.
03-03-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 856
Posted By Joe Remi

I'd go new. I'm not 150 lbs. anymore and...

I'd go new. I'm not 150 lbs. anymore and handlebars have a lifecycle I don't want to guess at. New bars for the win!
03-03-23, 12:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 441
Posted By Joe Remi

This is what I'm saying. Bike parts hanging off...

This is what I'm saying. Bike parts hanging off the side of a frame break sometimes. No matter who makes them.
02-23-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,357
Posted By Joe Remi

He'll get that curve with a side-pull brake,...

He'll get that curve with a side-pull brake, which is part of what I'm trying to illustrate. A Shimano or Tektro road brake will work better with his levers, and the cable doesn't have to make that...
02-23-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,357
Posted By Joe Remi

Spiral-wound Shimano housing (I don't think that...

Spiral-wound Shimano housing (I don't think that means compressionless but I could be wrong), same mixte routing, levers and brakes match, no problems.

My impression is you're trying to solve a...
02-22-23, 03:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By Joe Remi

It'll fit, and the other posters should note you...

It'll fit, and the other posters should note you already mentioned you'd be replacing the shifter and chain, too. Your bike shop is run by fools, go somewhere else.
02-20-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,437
Posted By Joe Remi

Nice! The flipped Albas give it a cool Path Racer...

Nice! The flipped Albas give it a cool Path Racer look.
02-20-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,437
Posted By Joe Remi

True. Most of my bike fiddling comes from buying...

True. Most of my bike fiddling comes from buying old stuff that needs new parts, now that I'm down to two properly outfitted bicycles there's very little fiddling. They go, they stop, I'm happy!
...
02-19-23, 03:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,437
Posted By Joe Remi

More accurately you may be fed up with the full...

More accurately you may be fed up with the full build process, which is a whole bunch of work at once. I enjoyed building up my new Riv Custom a few years ago, but I was REAL clear on what I needed...
02-18-23, 10:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,437
Posted By Joe Remi

I enjoy it but don't fret, I was at RBW a few...

I enjoy it but don't fret, I was at RBW a few years ago and the boss told me it's not his thing, either..he works on the bikes cuz that's part of running the joint. He'd rather ride!
02-18-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By Joe Remi

The way you show them on the bars is correct for...

The way you show them on the bars is correct for the right one shifting the rear derailleur through 10 clicks. I don't know which paddle shifts which way but you use the paddle behind the brake lever...
02-15-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,126
Posted By Joe Remi

I'm new to the Bicycle Mechanics section and have...

I'm new to the Bicycle Mechanics section and have quickly learned every thread is a TED Talk opportunity.
02-14-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,888
Posted By Joe Remi

I love a good 15-year-old thread 😁

I love a good 15-year-old thread 😁
02-10-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 486
Posted By Joe Remi

He says he has the identical stuff front and back...

He says he has the identical stuff front and back and the front is fine. We need to see it.
02-09-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 760
Posted By Joe Remi

Learning is good! Wipe the chain down every now...

Learning is good! Wipe the chain down every now and then and put some lube on the rollers and it'll last you a while.
02-08-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 589
Posted By Joe Remi

My impression is the OP thought he needed to...

My impression is the OP thought he needed to remove the spindle to attach to a new shorter FSA Omega crank. Nope! You buy the cranks, you get the spindle with it. All good 👍
02-08-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,491
Posted By Joe Remi

Different design. The cable comes over the top...

Different design. The cable comes over the top and into that vertical slot, and there's no barrel adjuster. No big loop on these.
...
02-08-23, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 398
Posted By Joe Remi

I'd do the cleaning you can get to without major...

I'd do the cleaning you can get to without major disassembly and ride it. You'll know soon enough if the hubs, brakes or shifters need work.
02-07-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 791
Posted By Joe Remi

He's trying to add a new cartridge square taper...

He's trying to add a new cartridge square taper BB to his existing cranks.

An '81 - and all, as far as I know - Trek should be English thread. Pull your cranks, measure the spindle, buy a BB that...
02-07-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,353
Posted By Joe Remi

There's also the mushrooming effect, which...

There's also the mushrooming effect, which anybody who's cut a handlebar then tried to slide the grips on will be familiar with: a pipe cutter tends to push the metal away on both sides of the cut,...
02-07-23, 12:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,853
Posted By Joe Remi

I found this quote from a review: [ Wipe...

I found this quote from a review:

[ Wipe the side plates, rollers and jockey wheels surgically clean before curing, otherwise it'll develop a gungy, grimy patina – much less than wet types in the...
02-06-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 760
Posted By Joe Remi

This is not the same level as the mid-range...

This is not the same level as the mid-range Impels you're thinking of, I don't know why it also has the Impel name on it. It's a cheaper crank with one set of bolt holes, they're 64 BCD.
02-06-23, 03:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,439
Posted By Joe Remi

You appear to have a slight mismatch there...

You appear to have a slight mismatch there because the 6500 cassette denotes 9-speed but the 6600 derailleurs were in the 10-speed group. Will it matter? It'll be fine if you find Ultegra 9-speed...
02-06-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 760
Posted By Joe Remi

You're measuring correctly now but the number is...

You're measuring correctly now but the number is a little off, it's 64mm. That kind of riveted together chainring setup may be hard to find new, you may have better luck tracking down that whole...
02-06-23, 12:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 760
Posted By Joe Remi

A new crankset might be the easier path, his...

A new crankset might be the easier path, his crank looks like one of those low-end ones from the early-to-mid-'90s with three steel rings riveted together and mounted on the one set of bolts we can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By Joe Remi

Square taper cranks on the stock bottom bracket....

Square taper cranks on the stock bottom bracket. Solved!

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02-05-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,274
Posted By Joe Remi

Or use old Campagnolo single-pivot calipers....

Or use old Campagnolo single-pivot calipers. Magazine testers used to complain that they couldn't lock a wheel and Campy would tell them they weren't supposed to, they're "speed reducers" 🤷😂
02-04-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,274
Posted By Joe Remi

I'm new to this particular section but not to...

I'm new to this particular section but not to Bike Forums and I'm a little surprised at the tone of some comments. Yes the OP could probably use some practice with braking, it's not a talent on the...
02-03-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Joe Remi

Nope, all those check out fine. I guess it's just...

Nope, all those check out fine. I guess it's just in there really tight and I haven't found or created a proper tool yet. Despite its cheap heaviness the thing works like a proper cup-and-cone BB so...
02-03-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Joe Remi

Andy, I think it's likely the cup was...

Andy, I think it's likely the cup was cross-threaded in there by a big machine and I may be looking at more drama if I ever get it out. New plan! The bike is near-new and most of it is higher quality...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By Joe Remi

Updates: I've emailed Dahon but don't expect...

Updates:

I've emailed Dahon but don't expect much, they're going to be like "Nobody replaces the bottom bracket on an IGH Dahon, they break it someday and buy a new bike, leave us alone."

I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,717
Posted By Joe Remi

Gravel bike. Because there's gravel here and I...

Gravel bike. Because there's gravel here and I ride on it.

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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-23, 02:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,214
Posted By Joe Remi

I think the fork steerer the stem is clamped to...

I think the fork steerer the stem is clamped to is bent.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-23, 04:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,548
Posted By Joe Remi

I would buy one for that. Bromptons are great for...

I would buy one for that. Bromptons are great for the magical fold, but it's not a priority for me and I quickly discovered after I moved last year that our choppy roads are miserable on one.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By Joe Remi

This thread has a total of ONE person making any...

This thread has a total of ONE person making any effort to cause negativity towards Litepro or PRC. You're a troll, I don't understand why you haven't been banned for this crap yet.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-22, 03:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By Joe Remi

I just picked up a Bike Friday Pocket Rocket,...

I just picked up a Bike Friday Pocket Rocket, which is their road model with 451 wheels and caliper brakes. It's light and zippy.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-03-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,729
Posted By Joe Remi

This is completely off topic but I saw an etrike...

This is completely off topic but I saw an etrike at a charity ride last weekend, I wish I'd centered the photo better so you can see the mid-drive motor. Pretty cool! ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,515
Posted By Joe Remi

The rear rack in black would be fine, I don't...

The rear rack in black would be fine, I don't think it "uglifies the bike" and I don't care what bikepackers do. I like the painted wheels, it's not common for the average rider to be swapping 20"...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-22, 03:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,598
Posted By Joe Remi

I've always wanted to try one but - and I think...

I've always wanted to try one but - and I think this is a big reason you don't see more around - it's so bizarre looking that I know I would be constantly explaining it to people. I don't need that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,670
Posted By Joe Remi

Abu/Ron can have all the bike opinions he wants,...

Abu/Ron can have all the bike opinions he wants, I don't care, but he doesn't leave it at that. We get this weird racial stuff about "Asiatic" vs. American or British frames and I consider that crap...
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