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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 03:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

It's not rocket science :) it is only a bike....

It's not rocket science :) it is only a bike. like everything it is about having the correct tools and for the rest, youtube is the best tutorial. The annoying things about bike is the multitude of...
03-01-24, 03:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,341
Posted By Fentuz

You might want to tighten/increase the spring...

You might want to tighten/increase the spring rate to get a more positive clip.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,087
Posted By Fentuz

the stronger duct tape ...

the stronger duct tape
https://www.gorillatough.com/product/black-gorilla-tape/
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

I measured them roughly - Sora rd3400 rated up...

I measured them roughly
- Sora rd3400 rated up to 27T --------> derrailleur mechanism is ~60mm and the cage is 60mm
- Sora SS r3000 rated for 32T Max--------> derrailleur mechanism is ~60mm and the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By Fentuz

On kids bikes (14"), I use a traditional flexi...

On kids bikes (14"), I use a traditional flexi hose connected to the foot pump because I got tired of hitting my fingers on cogs of frame as I unplug the pump.

Alternatively, if you can fit...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

So far I have considered freewheel only because...

So far I have considered freewheel only because manufacturer and retailer identify it as a 14-28 freewheel which is what I had on my helios D7. Note that if you search 14-28 7speed cassette, you get...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
Posted By Fentuz

After 1 year in this configuration (5000km), the...

After 1 year in this configuration (5000km), the bike is still very enjoyable and is the bike I ride the most due to low maintenance cost (components are cheap):
- 2 chain sram 971
- 1 BB Praxis...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By Fentuz

So this thread started as a mini velo subject on...

So this thread started as a mini velo subject on 20" which then moved to 16".
Ron has published various pictures of his 16" folders with with ZEE groupset with are 10speed and he even said that he...
02-14-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,341
Posted By Fentuz

SPD is easier than SPD SL. if you are used the...

SPD is easier than SPD SL. if you are used the SL, you will be fine with spd especially double sided as it is almost a "step on pedal to click" system whereas SL need to engage the pedal hoop and...
02-14-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,341
Posted By Fentuz

I have used SPDs for .... too long. The crank...

I have used SPDs for .... too long. The crank stuff seems good but it is proprietary. I did not want to have to check which boots has what when i jump of a bike.
On the road bike, I run shimano...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By Fentuz

What are you talking about, the 2 16" FHON linked...

What are you talking about, the 2 16" FHON linked pictures have a ZEE groupset which is 10 speed and on the last pic you can count 10cogs, admittedly, the gear 10 is small but the tooth can be seen...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By Fentuz

Well, if you were to read shimano/sram...

Well, if you were to read shimano/sram instructions regarding chain length for cassette above 30T, you will find that once set properly, the derailleur cage goes over the cam point (and cam over)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By Fentuz

To be fair he's done it with his Gust 16"...

To be fair he's done it with his Gust 16" (https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1274048-my-fnhon-gust-16-2023-a.html)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,087
Posted By Fentuz

this is what I get with 11-34 T and short cage ...

this is what I get with 11-34 T and short cage
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/517x640/gorilla3_c75b3987c709969adfc9c7b02374a4e4737f7661.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-24, 03:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By Fentuz

As I mentioned before, my smooth hound was done...

As I mentioned before, my smooth hound was done on a budget road/gravel/CX type bike. bear in road config, it is 7.2kg and I purposely went for 9speed because cheap Sora short cage + XT cassette...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By Fentuz

I can run any 20" bike with my cycleops magnus...

I can run any 20" bike with my cycleops magnus before the trainer is fitted with shorter leg and an extender on the magnetic rotor. It was part of a kit.
...
11-15-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 959
Posted By Fentuz

What's you leg lengths? I'm 174 (maybe 1"...

What's you leg lengths?
I'm 174 (maybe 1" taller) and based on effective top tube and stack figure, would go small as the 560mm with the 60m match most small/52 gravel frame 2 UK fitters advised me...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-23, 03:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 682
Posted By Fentuz

Several EU countries, both wheels must be fitted...

Several EU countries, both wheels must be fitted with a braking system so fixies or coasters like Dahon UNO are fitted with a front caliper brake. For simplicity, distributors sell a common model...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-23-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,991
Posted By Fentuz

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/douarn1_d1acb0512a3b10a0023a9162c70479c8140ccb73.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,205
Posted By Fentuz

surly corner bar

surly corner bar
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-23, 01:41 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,205
Posted By Fentuz

I like the orange bike! the Kazoo reminds me of...

I like the orange bike! the Kazoo reminds me of the sven minivelo.

I like playing with minivelos. I built a hammerhead 7 for my mother using spares I had left after upgrading various other bikes:...
09-27-23, 02:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,118
Posted By Fentuz

I just swapped my old XLC mini brake (very...

I just swapped my old XLC mini brake (very corroded by winter salt) with a new set of tektro 926AL, they are 80mm long and have ~10mm clearance with a 35mm tyre.
09-11-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 983
Posted By Fentuz

I look at dropped bar bike as sportscars: a...

I look at dropped bar bike as sportscars:
a road bike is like a lowered track orientated sportscar with tight suspensions and low profile tyres; optimised for speed on smooth tarmac
a classic...
06-26-23, 01:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 904
Posted By Fentuz

it s all about rolling resistance. I rode GOne...

it s all about rolling resistance. I rode GOne Ultrabite 42-622 and they are much slower than Race king 50-584 or Mezcal 52-584.
have a look on Rolling resistance website.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-23, 02:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,458
Posted By Fentuz

TRP spyre is a better option than bb7. I cannot...

TRP spyre is a better option than bb7.
I cannot see why you would hydro or hybrid (heavy) but if you do, juin tech calipers and TRP are good.
06-14-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,595
Posted By Fentuz

I used to run 11-25 9s with 39/53 and Sora short...

I used to run 11-25 9s with 39/53 and Sora short cage. I was asked for more range and fitted a 11-34 without issue but I needed a longer chain (2 links from memory).
I run these short cage sora...
06-14-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,595
Posted By Fentuz

don't forget the chain. If I were you, I would...

don't forget the chain.
If I were you, I would consider this cassette Shimano CS-HG50 10 Speed Cassette 11-36T
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,818
Posted By Fentuz

Well, I would say it is a Dahon Smooth hound 2010...

Well, I would say it is a Dahon Smooth hound 2010 break away version. That said, if it were fitted with Dura ace, it could be a hammerhead 8 but the wheelset is standard dahon deluxe.
You could...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-23, 03:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By Fentuz

You will need to swap the axles and depending of...

You will need to swap the axles and depending of the hub, either remove the bearing and cups or make sure it fits the sealed bearings.
Cannot say much more since we don't know what wheel/hub you...
03-20-23, 02:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,513
Posted By Fentuz

Looks good!!! even with the cyclology bar tape....

Looks good!!! even with the cyclology bar tape. Alternatively, Orange silicone would go too and recall the seatpost clamp and headset caps. If you want to go wacky, the cinelli art collection has a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Fentuz

The jetstream ex had a outer shock that is...

The jetstream ex had a outer shock that is serviceable. Unfortunately, the jetstream p8 has sealed cartridge in the stear tube. I had one broken (sagging shock) back in 2008 and I needed a new fork...
02-27-23, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 312,717
Posted By Fentuz

another bike to train and eat winter grim instead...

another bike to train and eat winter grim instead of damaging the nice bites on the carbon bike.... and a set of garmin powermeter rally pedals....
02-26-23, 12:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,513
Posted By Fentuz

your grx 812 is specced for 11-42 so it is lkely...

your grx 812 is specced for 11-42 so it is lkely it will work with 11-46 slx like most 11-42 derailleurs.
issues tend to happen for 11-50
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-20-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
Posted By Fentuz

200kms on the new wheels... They're not bad; they...

200kms on the new wheels... They're not bad; they seem more rigid and are certainly faster.
Although the rear wheel is lighter, the Rim dynamic weight must be greater (42 instead of 20mm depth) so...
02-17-23, 02:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,714
Posted By Fentuz

I was looking at...

I was looking at https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure

running 45c instead of 35c front allows a 15 psi drop which would be grip advantage off road and a comfort advantage of tarmac

That...
02-16-23, 03:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,714
Posted By Fentuz

On the bike design for 35/38mm 700c tyres because...

On the bike design for 35/38mm 700c tyres because of the more CX frame, I was considering doing that as the fork was of the generic type that accepts 45-700c.
With 650B wheels, the frame could take...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
Posted By Fentuz

So, early Jan, I decided to order a less...

So, early Jan, I decided to order a less expensive wheelset and thought I d give a try to AliExpress. The result is a set of 42mm deep litepro and they are pretty. At the moment, I am not pushing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,717
Posted By Fentuz

nope. Flat bar gravels have been a thing for a...

nope. Flat bar gravels have been a thing for a while now. Marin, Poseidon, Specilized, Salsa, Kona etc. and many other do it.

Hunt Gravel wheels are 24 Spokes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,214
Posted By Fentuz

As per other comment, it looks like the plastic...

As per other comment, it looks like the plastic top headset part is crushed as if it has a big side impact.
You will need to open the stem, undo the clamping bolt and fork threaded cap to establish...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
Posted By Fentuz

I need to fit the 42T ring for next cavendish...

I need to fit the 42T ring for next cavendish road challenge…

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-23, 03:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
Posted By Fentuz

Back in october, I decided to train for hill...

Back in october, I decided to train for hill climb so, I looked at my parts bin and things I could swap. I decided to see how light I could make the smooth hound on a budget. So I stripped it a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-23, 02:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,214
Posted By Fentuz

They had a problem with the clamping undercut...

They had a problem with the clamping undercut that clamp the steerer on the fork. the undercut receiving the hinge locking slider was too sharp causing stress raiser eventually cracked. The later...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-23, 03:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By Fentuz

Brompton was hiring several Mechanical engineers...

Brompton was hiring several Mechanical engineers and test engineers last year for new project so it is not totally surprising.

This seems to be an electric adventure/touring bike with hub motor
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-12-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,829
Posted By Fentuz

i am wondering if the derailleur hanger is bent. ...

i am wondering if the derailleur hanger is bent.
when i crashed and bent the hanger, some gears worked but some were all over.

it might be worth taking it of and check its straightness.
01-11-23, 05:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,240
Posted By Fentuz

2x or 1x is a matter of reference :) I have 3...

2x or 1x is a matter of reference :) I have 3 wheelset for my gravel which is mostly a mullet but the thing I don't like is being slow on tarmac.

1 wheelset is 700c with panaracer gravelking ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,466
Posted By Fentuz

As I said, Dahon and currently Tern have...

As I said, Dahon and currently Tern have telescopic seatpost which allow an extra 90mm producing just over 1m of inseam length which is suitable for people 2.03m tall (typically 38-39" inseam)...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-14-22, 02:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 330
Posted By Fentuz

33-406 or small knobbly

Hi, I was wondering if somebody knew of knobbly tyre for 406 wheel but with a width bellow 33mm? The Smooth hound is so good and light that I race it in cyclocross :P
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By Fentuz

Last weekend, something "unusual" happened in the...

Last weekend, something "unusual" happened in the Cotswolds; it snowed so I went out on the Gravel bike......
12-12-22, 03:12 AM
Replies: 1,958
Views: 427,510
Posted By Fentuz

Nothing special but a rare opportunity in the...

Nothing special but a rare opportunity in the Cotswolds... nice fresh powdery snow!!! and overtaking the rare cars at 26mph was fun.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-22, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By Fentuz

Hill climb mini velo

Hi all,

After 2 months of waiting, the crankset finally came back from 4iii in Canada and I converted my mini velo into a hill climb version....
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