Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Notices
 
Search: Posts Made By: Winfried
Showing results 1 to 50 of 98
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Winfried

On the rear, I removed the (nice looking but...

On the rear, I removed the (nice looking but 300g) wooden board (https://fr.ahooga.bike/en/products/rear-carrier-for-ahooga-folding-bike) on the rack and attached a plastic fender.

As for the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By Winfried

+1. It'd be nice to have retailers within the EU....

+1. It'd be nice to have retailers within the EU.



https://newatlas.com/bicycles/flatbike-change-folding-700c-adventure-bike/
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Winfried

Small brand ...

Small brand

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x534/592ae750_9215_4d90_b777_905afc6c06db_e4ffe7b794ce7a8756a12d5dc51791df7f8393fe.png
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Winfried

I'm relieved, as being unable to carry a bag off...

I'm relieved, as being unable to carry a bag off the steering tube would have been a showstopper for me. Alternatively, I read H&H's clamp is sturdier, if Litepro's cheaper clamps aren't up to the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Winfried

Even with a heavily-packed Brompton bag, no...

Even with a heavily-packed Brompton bag, no wobble whatsovever.


...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Winfried

"Because of the steep seat tube, the derailleur...

"Because of the steep seat tube, the derailleur was rotated too far forward, or too ‘clockwise’ when viewing the bike from the right side. To fix this, I tried a SRAM angled front derailleur shim....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-29-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 43,411
Posted By Winfried

Finally, someone...

Finally, someone (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006344432328.html) came up with a carrier block that can fit any tube without bothering with a mount base ŕ la Litepro/H&H
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,629
Posted By Winfried

I'm indeed worried that those lighter alu blocks...

I'm indeed worried that those lighter alu blocks might not be as stable sideways with a fully loaded Brompton touring bag.

I guess I'll just file down Brompton's for extra contact with a DIY...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,013
Posted By Winfried

Turns out it was a worn quick release seat clamp...

Turns out it was a worn quick release seat clamp (https://brilliantbikes.co.uk/brompton-folding-detail/453-brompton-seat-pst-clamp-quick-release.html), not the sleeve. A new one solved the problem,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,684
Posted By Winfried

I use a derailleur, but if you don't need to...

I use a derailleur, but if you don't need to switch between the two chainrings often, you can do without.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci-bMyeJVVU
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,857
Posted By Winfried

Go Dutch, no need to take the rear wheel off the...

Go Dutch, no need to take the rear wheel off the bike if you know how to locate and fix a puncture.

And do get stronger tires, eg. Marathon Plus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfq_e6HBZq0
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-23-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 34,297
Posted By Winfried

So apparently, the plain, original K3...

So apparently, the plain, original K3 (https://eu.dahon.com/bikes/k3-3/) (KAA433) had 14" wheels and v-brakes, while the K3 Plus (https://eu.dahon.com/bikes/k3-plus/) (KAA639) has 16" wheels and disk...
11-19-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 565
Posted By Winfried

Thanks. So 120 → 122 Or possibly keep the...

Thanks. So 120 → 122

Or possibly keep the original 120T provided there's enough slack to move the tensioner.
11-17-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 565
Posted By Winfried

Thanks. I've been riding a belt drive-powered...

Thanks. I've been riding a belt drive-powered bike for ten years; Taking the wheel off is no problem. I didn't even need to buy Gates' tool to check the belt tension; It simply has to be tight enough...
07-30-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By Winfried

Thanks much. Looks easier than I thought. ...

Thanks much. Looks easier than I thought.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x2000/magura_new_brake_hose_036b61c4fe408db18f8043e671dcaaf1daaf1d9f.png
06-23-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
Posted By Winfried

If they like each other

If they like each other
06-23-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
Posted By Winfried

I bought this Shimano 46/30...

I bought this Shimano 46/30 (https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/shimano/FC-TY501-2.html) recently to ride in hilly regions, and am very happy with it.
04-14-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 702
Posted By Winfried

Not sure what the goal is, but pointing the...

Not sure what the goal is, but pointing the cassette joint's arm backwards has been done (https://www.bromptonforum.net/t11229-brompton-2x8v-nexus#168705) on a Brompton when using Shimano non-turn...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 822
Posted By Winfried

https://elementbike.id/product/category/urban

https://elementbike.id/product/category/urban
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-15-22, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By Winfried

Using Marathon Plus tires, the few "punctures" I...

Using Marathon Plus tires, the few "punctures" I had were actually old patches that were no longer airproof → Get good quality patches.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-22, 01:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,171
Posted By Winfried

€850...

€850 (https://www.decathlon.fr/p/velo-pliant-ultra-compact-fold-light-1-seconde-vert/_/R-p-306555)

Watch your pants.
...
09-21-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By Winfried

The cranks get stuck when the user rides uphill....

The cranks get stuck when the user rides uphill. Turning the motor off and on doesn't solve the problem. Enviolo says the N330 isn't a good choice for use "with a powerful motor" (it's just a 250W...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By Winfried

You should have the ERD from the rim...

You should have the ERD from the rim manufacturer.

Then, look up the hub here, and it'll tell you what spoke length to use depending on the lacing:

https://kstoerz.com/freespoke/hubs

I can...
02-16-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By Winfried

With a mid-drive, an eccentric bottom bracket...

With a mid-drive, an eccentric bottom bracket (https://wheelsmfg.com/bottom-brackets/ebb.html) won't do.

A bolt on each side is a simpler alternative to a "chain" tensioner...
01-15-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Posted By Winfried

Thanks for the infos. ...

Thanks for the infos.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/823x649/9f3b3679_8434_4939_92e2_ef31eb41d79e_99b452d23e77d1a5a89bbdfc0c36c237ca5bf708.png...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,619
Posted By Winfried

I didn't keep the URL. Appparently, the...

I didn't keep the URL.

Appparently, the legal procedure is still ongoing.

The Curl doesn't cut it:

No carrier block in the front (backpack, yuck)
Not much cheaper than a Brompton;...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,619
Posted By Winfried

The question was rather: "Why aren't there legal...

The question was rather: "Why aren't there legal and cheaper Brompton-like folders in the West — where, unlike Asia, just selling a copycat will land you in court and possibly in jail?"

The answer...
11-16-21, 06:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,036
Posted By Winfried

Thanks much. That's the explanation I was looking...

Thanks much. That's the explanation I was looking for.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-21, 04:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,761
Posted By Winfried

What's the point of two different elastomers for...

What's the point of two different elastomers for the front, if, per Pacific Cycles, its only purpose is to avoid bending the coil/spring?

--
Edit: Stopped by the only store in town selling...
09-29-21, 04:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,127
Posted By Winfried

Using a flat head screw — not Allen: Its head is...

Using a flat head screw — not Allen: Its head is bigger and would sit on the cable —, it seems to do the job.

Per your suggestion, I still ordered a flexible guide to experiment.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-21, 03:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,226
Posted By Winfried

I've also heard good things about the Tannus...

I've also heard good things about the Tannus Armour tyre insert

https://bikerumor.com/2019/05/13/tannus-armour-tyre-insert-runs-with-a-tube-and-offers-near-360-puncture-protection/

Check if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-21, 04:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By Winfried

"pig nose" :) ...

"pig nose" :)

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/500x500/litepro_dahon_brompton_adapter_6059238d22a5802cb4a2054c116c6187d5772513.png...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-21, 03:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,566
Posted By Winfried

It couldn't be dumber, could it?

It couldn't be dumber, could it?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-21, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,625
Posted By Winfried

It seems unavailable through retailers: ...

It seems unavailable through retailers:

VELOGICAL ORDERING - B2C, B2B (http://www.velogical-engineering.com/velogical-ordering---b2c-b2b)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-28-21, 04:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,799
Posted By Winfried

https://www.facebook.com/stridahk/posts/2002579599...

https://www.facebook.com/stridahk/posts/2002579599768522
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,302
Posted By Winfried

Too bad its OLD isn't 135mm and won't take a...

Too bad its OLD isn't 135mm and won't take a Shimano Nexus/Alfine gear hub.

That derailleur so close to the ground is a disaster waiting to happen.

The 2021 edition...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,228
Posted By Winfried

I know, but it's a bit of a stretch, don't you...

I know, but it's a bit of a stretch, don't you think?

Over here, I see a lot more Bromptons and other folders than Stridas, although there's a distributor right here (http://strida.fr/).

I've...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,228
Posted By Winfried

No, just a rider who likes folders. I'm no...

No, just a rider who likes folders.

I'm no engineer, but I guess a Shimano/Sturmey-Archer gear hub in the rear wheel would require a major overhaul of the frame. Considering even Brompton — that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-21, 03:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,228
Posted By Winfried

It works like coaster brakes, which I don't like...

It works like coaster brakes, which I don't like for the same reason. But to each his own :-)

Half its price new, and I could resell it a few weeks later for the same price, so it was like a free...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,228
Posted By Winfried

I bought one second-hand to test it out. It was...

I bought one second-hand to test it out. It was the one with 18" wheels.

Even with three speeds, I wouldn't recommend the Strida for trips longer than a few km/miles, and on relatively flat...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-21, 05:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,412
Posted By Winfried

But then, does it make sense to use a drop bar on...

But then, does it make sense to use a drop bar on a folder with 20" wheels, when a flat bar (+ bar ends) ŕ la S on a Brompton can take a frame-mounted bag in the front without affecting steering...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 33,265
Posted By Winfried

Too bad it can't take a frame-mounted bag. ...

Too bad it can't take a frame-mounted bag.

Shot in Seville?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/841x520/chedech_backpack_fe6baffabe0897011340c70c82971305eddd784a.png
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-21, 02:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,526
Posted By Winfried

… which is another good reason to get a bike...

… which is another good reason to get a bike that's sold in a store here so it's easy to return.

For taller folks, a Brompton can be fit with a longer stem (H), and a longer seatpost and even an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-12-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,106
Posted By Winfried

Go Italian ...

Go Italian

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1018x796/italy_basket_groceries_c8ed25c9fc7a53a85c48dd9490ae0eea2d9265e8.png
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-09-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 32,589
Posted By Winfried

The Alfine has a 135mm OLD, so you just need to...

The Alfine has a 135mm OLD, so you just need to widen the triangle 2mm more. It's been done (https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/774080-my-alfine-11-speed-brompton.html).

An Alfine 11 offers...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-21, 10:31 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 32,589
Posted By Winfried

Turned out to be a lot easier than I had read on...

Turned out to be a lot easier than I had read on the Net.

It only took ~20mn to a seasoned frame maker to cold set the frame with a metal bar as lever, and could probably do it faster with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,106
Posted By Winfried

Bromptons are overpriced, especially when you...

Bromptons are overpriced, especially when you look at the quality of its parts. People only put up with it because there's currently no good alternative.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,027
Posted By Winfried

It's a derailleur, not a gear hub, but otherwise,...

It's a derailleur, not a gear hub, but otherwise, the Speed is a well known model. You can probably get one second hand for less, and upgrade later if do you stick to riding a bike.

There's also...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,027
Posted By Winfried

30/700 = 42/1000 = 4,2% You don't need to be...

30/700 = 42/1000 = 4,2%

You don't need to be particularly fit, especially if you make sure the bike has low gears (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gear-calc.html) (eg. 2m/25"). At worst, during the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By Winfried

I guess he did exactly what you asked for: Cut...

I guess he did exactly what you asked for: Cut part of the stem, and stick a new stem to get a touring handlebar.

More infos in the comments.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 98
 


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.