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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-15, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,669
Posted By IRideISmile

Thank you everyone for the helpful information.

Thank you everyone for the helpful information.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,669
Posted By IRideISmile

Apologies for defining the acronym "nbd" in post...

Apologies for defining the acronym "nbd" in post title :) I'm an old timer and often have no clue what acronyms mean...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,669
Posted By IRideISmile

Brompton Frame Rust - nbd, requires repair, or junk? (nbd = no big deal)

I've come across a Brompton for sale, but have questions about the degree of rust. Except for the chain, the "outside" of the bike is rust free. The only sections with rust are by the hinges and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-13, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 909
Posted By IRideISmile

Folders' Entertainment of the Day: Completely Wacky-Ingenious 12" Chinese Folder

Came across this, was just amazed by the ingenuity of the folding process/mechanism, the drive mechanism, etc. Before getting analytical on whether it would reliable, functional, safe, etc.... i...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-13, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,220
Posted By IRideISmile

I haven't yet found a folding bike with...

I haven't yet found a folding bike with everything I want that also rides how I want. (I'll post about the journey sometime.) Realizing i'll likely have to build up/piecemeal myself, which is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-13, 10:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,220
Posted By IRideISmile

Thanks everyone for your kind offers of ideas and...

Thanks everyone for your kind offers of ideas and recommendations. To be clear, my main interest in the Speed Uno was the horizontal drops and the chromo because I thought I could start with an...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-13, 09:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 670
Posted By IRideISmile

Anyone with Real Life Experience of SpeedOne (Taiwanese) folders?

I read through all the past Speedpro threads. Looking for some folks' actual experience riding these and how they hold up. I'm really intrigued by the rear suspension...I wish there were more...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,392
Posted By IRideISmile

Hi Chris, Wondering how the Speedone has been for...

Hi Chris, Wondering how the Speedone has been for you now that you've put some time on it? Would love to hear your pros and cons. Thanks!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-13, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,220
Posted By IRideISmile

Newbie question: got that rear calipers can be...

Newbie question: got that rear calipers can be added, can they be added to the front?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-13, 06:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,220
Posted By IRideISmile

Rear spacing 110mm! That ixnes my plans :cry: ,...

Rear spacing 110mm! That ixnes my plans :cry: , at least i think so....
d/t nice horizontal droupouts i was thinking Nexus 8sp IGH.... With chromo i know it can be spread some, but 110 to 126mm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,220
Posted By IRideISmile

Dahon Speed Uno accomodate frnt/back V or Cali Brakes (I'll get rid of coaster)?How?

Hi,
I'm contemplating getting a Dahon Speed Uno, but hate coaster brakes. I've looked carefully at online pics and can't tell if the fork and rear triangle have the right fittings for V or Calliper...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,627
Posted By IRideISmile

Thank you for the response! Did you find out if...

Thank you for the response! Did you find out if the chainring is 42T or 39T? And would you change either front or back cog/chainring size if you could, or you like the ratios as is?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,331
Posted By IRideISmile

Thanks Bob and Wilfred. I'm still really keen on...

Thanks Bob and Wilfred. I'm still really keen on learning if anyone on the Forum knows how get a Shimano Nexave Roller brake and an Alfine IGH happily working together. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,331
Posted By IRideISmile

Will keep an open mind and test-ride disc brakes...

Will keep an open mind and test-ride disc brakes again. Your recommendation seems that I should avoid "cable operated" disc brakes - not sure what you mean, or what non-cable operated discs are?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,627
Posted By IRideISmile

Hi - thanks for the detailed review, three...

Hi - thanks for the detailed review, three questions:
1. What size rear cog and front chainring did you choose for the Gates?
2. Did your LBS have to spread or otherwise modify the rear drops since...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,331
Posted By IRideISmile

I have tried disc brakes on two bikes and find...

I have tried disc brakes on two bikes and find the feel/the action, harsh and sudden. Another way of saying: I find the transition, as I squeeze the brake lever, from nothing to full clamp stop very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,331
Posted By IRideISmile

Hi Bob, Is there perhaps an adaptor for the...

Hi Bob, Is there perhaps an adaptor for the spline? Besides the cool black color, the Alfine's a bit quieter than the Nexus, and in the case of the 11, a bigger gear range, so there's other reasons....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,331
Posted By IRideISmile

How to Adapt Afline 8 or 11 IGH to work w/ Shimano Roller Brake?

I love Roller Brakes AND I love the Alfine IGH. The Alfine is set up for disc (or rim). Are there steps/parts/mods to take to make it work well with a roller brake? Would it require more the the...
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