My FnHon Gust 16" 2022
'Sand Red', rim-brake FnHon Gust 16"
Starting the assembly process... https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5eca67f1e9.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dcea5a4126.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...eb12717d9e.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ba6e51ed3b.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...aae368b6dd.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4f3733ad36.jpg Waiting for the press fit tool to arrive to install the headset. Still undecided on 305 or 349 wheels... |
Love that paint color! Based on the seat post and bottle cage, are you going with black components?
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Originally Posted by GeezyRider
(Post 22577286)
Love that paint color! Based on the seat post and bottle cage, are you going with black components?
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That is some *very* clean construction for a production frame.
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This looks to be an MTB cassette. About 40t? Are you sure the derailleur will accommodate this cassette and it’s cage not hitting the surface with 16’ wheels?
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I'm no expert but it appears to me that the derailleur is using larger jockey wheels rather than a long cage so it should work okay. One thing for sure though, that little guy will be able to climb walls!
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Originally Posted by CEBEP
(Post 22587256)
This looks to be an MTB cassette. About 40t? Are you sure the derailleur will accommodate this cassette and it’s cage not hitting the surface with 16’ wheels?
The cogset is a Shimano Deore HG50 11-36t 10-speed and the RD is a Freeride spec Shimano Zee which is rated for 36t, precisely the same setup I've used on my other 305er for years with smaller tires. So, no, I am dead certain this set up will work with even more plump tires. I've been down this road before when it comes to the drivetrain. Btw, I've seen the same RD used with a 11-42t cogset. The RD will work fine. I choose to stay at 36t max which is plenty low. |
Originally Posted by GeezyRider
(Post 22587454)
I'm no expert but it appears to me that the derailleur is using larger jockey wheels rather than a long cage so it should work okay. One thing for sure though, that little guy will be able to climb walls!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b522331d71.jpg I live in what is essentially a volcanic spine risen from the ocean to 3,100masl at its peak. There are climbs, steep ones, aplenty here plus I tour with a bit of load. |
Originally Posted by Ron Damon
(Post 22587746)
The cogset is a Shimano Deore HG50 11-36t 10-speed and the RD is a Freeride spec Shimano Zee which is rated for 36t, precisely the same setup I've used on my other 305er for years with smaller tires. So, no, I am dead certain this set up will work with even more plump tires. I've been down this road before when it comes to the drivetrain. Btw, I've seen the same RD used with a 11-42t cogset. The RD will work fine. I choose to stay at 36t max which is plenty low. |
Originally Posted by CEBEP
(Post 22587771)
Thanks. I wonder what was the reason why you decided to use MTB cassette and derailleur on this folding bike, shorter RD cage? Shimano has road cassette for this range too: CS-M771-10 with 10s 11-36t combination.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...401a7f214a.jpg MTB Deore M6000 GS RD & HG500 11-42t Cogset paired with XT shifter up front on 406 folder |
Originally Posted by Ron Damon
(Post 22587786)
Why Road over MTB? whether it's Road or MTB since they are the same size. You will also recall that flat-bar Road shifters only became commonplace and available readily only in the last three years. MTB has always been about flat bars.
However, in the folding bike world, MTB are more popular because tougher as mentioned also "weight winnies" have been fitting things like ultegra and other TT groupset to lighten their rigs. The Road cassettes tend to have shorter range and be lighter. At equivalent range, the difference is the metal used wide range ultegra/durace will be made of similar stuff as XTR. SLX 10 is like Tiagra but Sora goes up to 34 max. I like my SLX 11-46, not the lightest but crisp shifting, very durable and inexpensive (unlike my favorite e13 cassette). |
Originally Posted by Fentuz
(Post 22587797)
Not quite, road flat shifters have been around for many more years than 3... they were used on hybrids (the old tourney comes to mind).
However, in the folding bike world, MTB are more popular because tougher as mentioned also "weight winnies" have been fitting things like ultegra and other TT groupset to lighten their rigs. The Road cassettes tend to have shorter range and be lighter. At equivalent range, the difference is the metal used wide range ultegra/durace will be made of similar stuff as XTR. SLX 10 is like Tiagra but Sora goes up to 34 max. I like my SLX 11-46, not the lightest but crisp shifting, very durable and inexpensive (unlike my favorite e13 cassette). I think the equivalence goes like this: 1. XTR - DuraAce 2. XT - Ultegra 3. SLX - 105 4. Deore - Tiagra ... I usually stay within the 2-4 range of components. |
Originally Posted by Ron Damon
(Post 22587748)
The Zee Shimano RD is super short, significantly shorter than even a SS cage road RD.
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Originally Posted by GeezyRider
(Post 22587956)
That derailleur is an impressive piece of engineering. Thanks for sharing.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6b6b9b71b5.jpg |
Originally Posted by Ron Damon
(Post 22587970)
Can't see using anything but Zee on 305 and 349 wheels.
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Originally Posted by tcs
(Post 22588362)
When I suggested the Zee on another thread, I was assured it had been discontinued.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Shim...obile&ie=UTF-8 |
Or for half the price and one gear less, the Microshift Advent super short rear derailleur, officially 9 speed and 11-38t. No, I’m not on commission!
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I have to get out of my cave more often. Zee has been around for 10 years and I'm just now learning about it.
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Any recommendations for a 305 or 349 frame out there suitable for someone about 180cm tall then? Or do I just have to accept that I’m stuck on 406s, Birdies or Bromptons? (Nothing wrong per se with those options, just musing on a day when I may need a smaller wheeled folder for ease of multimodal travel without spending substantial amounts of money for an off the peg ride).
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Originally Posted by Reddleman
(Post 22590169)
Any recommendations for a 305 or 349 frame out there suitable for someone about 180cm tall then? Or do I just have to accept that I’m stuck on 406s, Birdies or Bromptons? (Nothing wrong per se with those options, just musing on a day when I may need a smaller wheeled folder for ease of multimodal travel without spending substantial amounts of money for an off the peg ride).
Note that I was told that there were frame cracking issues with the early Dahon MUL sl and the fix by Dahon was to go from a seatpost tube OD of 40 to 41mm. then, problem gone |
Originally Posted by Reddleman
(Post 22590169)
Any recommendations for a 305 or 349 frame out there suitable for someone about 180cm tall then? Or do I just have to accept that I’m stuck on 406s, Birdies or Bromptons? (Nothing wrong per se with those options, just musing on a day when I may need a smaller wheeled folder for ease of multimodal travel without spending substantial amounts of money for an off the peg ride).
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5c4ef3e43c.jpg Or the similar offering from Litepro, the Spyder. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ce36a1d952.jpg In all cases you'll want a banana handle post that curves away from you, as in the one on the Spyder. |
Luckily, I’m well within those weight limits so both those options could work. I’ll keep those models squirrelled away for future reference, thanks 😊
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Well done. Fnhon chromoly with V-brakes is the best thing going for folding bicycles.
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Coming along nicely. Are the Maxxis Hookworms and Swallows the same tire? They appear to have identical tread patterns.
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