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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,190
Posted By tcs

Here's the place if you're in N.A.: ...

Here's the place if you're in N.A.:

https://sturmey-archerparts.com/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 672
Posted By tcs

The Allvit debuted in the late 1950's, the days...

The Allvit debuted in the late 1950's, the days when American adolescents rode balloon tire single speeds and American adults didn't ride bikes at all, and lasted up to the early index days. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 540
Views: 45,142
Posted By tcs

I've been over that bridge many times. :thumb: ...

I've been over that bridge many times. :thumb:

"Everybody lives on a street that goes around the world."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 635
Views: 161,109
Posted By tcs

Yes, it's steel. Yes, the frame was fabricated...

Yes, it's steel. Yes, the frame was fabricated in America. 2008 BikeFriday tikit:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,937
Posted By tcs

"DFW" is an urban area the size of Connecticut...

"DFW" is an urban area the size of Connecticut with over 200 incorporated cities and towns.

Here's the People for Bikes Dallas rating:

https://cityratings.peopleforbikes.org/cities/dallas-tx
...
Forum: Touring
06-21-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,362
Posted By tcs

At the top of the forum in stickied threads is...

At the top of the forum in stickied threads is "Pics of your loaded rigs". 4800+ posts. Scan through those pictures to get an idea of what cycletourists are perching on. The actual pictures, uh, may...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,190
Posted By tcs

First I'll ask if you do the maintenance on your...

First I'll ask if you do the maintenance on your existing freehub, disassembling, cleaning and relubing? The F30 hubs have pretty much the same service interval, and service is pretty much just more...
Forum: Touring
06-20-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,213
Posted By tcs

Historic preservation: what is "correct"? Its...

Historic preservation: what is "correct"? Its 1850 operational level, or its 1930 derelict status? A poster on another site suggested the C&O be returned to wilderness, which I guess meant tearing...
Forum: Touring
06-20-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,213
Posted By tcs

The NPS has answered the question in different...

The NPS has answered the question in different ways at different sites: restrict the number and use of visitors - or improve facilities.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 35,952
Posted By tcs

The K3+ is actually one of the Dahon models...

The K3+ is actually one of the Dahon models available in N.A. $850USD plus shipping. (Hopefully posting that won't get me banned for life.)

The K9x (K9 Cross) is the follow-on model, with Deltec...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28,110
Views: 4,668,181
Posted By tcs

Astound and amuse your friends with this...

Astound and amuse your friends with this Sturmey-Archer fun fact: Sturmey-Archer uses 13/32x24 axle threads EXCEPT on the C30 rotary shift hubs (like the RS-RF3) where they use 3/8x24 and on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,190
Posted By tcs

With the same cassette: SRAM DD - 540% ...

With the same cassette:
SRAM DD - 540%
Sturmey-Archer CS-RF3 - 516%



Back when this hub was introduced (2012 or there abouts) this question was asked on multiple forums. A Sturmey-Archer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,190
Posted By tcs

Uh, no. SunRace purchased the IP & tooling for...

Uh, no. SunRace purchased the IP & tooling for the Sturmey-Archer product line in 2000.

SRAM stopped manufacturing (& supporting) most of their IGH models in 2015 and all IGHs in February 2017. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 28,110
Views: 4,668,181
Posted By tcs

The Sturmey intelligentsia inform me that the...

The Sturmey intelligentsia inform me that the Shimano 3/8x24 can be rethreaded to the S-A 13/32x24 axle thread. Apparently a common repair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 329
Posted By tcs

Nope! :) No, the first ones had a...

Nope! :)



No, the first ones had a four-bolt BMX stem. Bullmoose came later.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 329
Posted By tcs

As others have pointed out, the components are...

As others have pointed out, the components are all later era. My Stumpy (purchased July 23, 1982) frame has only a single set of water bottle bosses and is welded, not lugged/brazed.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 112
Posted By tcs

The Over Locknut Dimension (OLD) of the frame and...

The Over Locknut Dimension (OLD) of the frame and hub need to match.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_n-o.html#old
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 296
Posted By tcs

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By tcs

Some of the collection rotates. When I was there...

Some of the collection rotates. When I was there they had a VW Beetle and an early Toyota Corolla on the floor.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By tcs

https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-resea...

https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/365495
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 259
Posted By tcs

Looks like the wind is most favorable riding...

Looks like the wind is most favorable riding south to north through the riding season.

https://windhistory.com/map.html#4.00/27.89/-86.88
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,213
Posted By tcs

Impressive? I dunno. IIWII. ...

Impressive? I dunno. IIWII.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/662x310/screen_shot_2024_06_09_at_5_13_53_pm_48f8b82a7f97e36a2f3b79c481bf356557113831.png
Forum: Touring
06-08-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 654
Posted By tcs

Idaho 33 - Wyoming 22 between Victor and Jackson closed

Possibly impacting US X-country riders this summer, the news informs me that a landslide has closed Teton Pass.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By tcs

The Panasonic Traincle, intended for multimodal...

The Panasonic Traincle, intended for multimodal transportation. Yeah, that's polished titanium. The single-speed model is reported to be lighter than 'the world's lightest folding bicycle', the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By tcs

These were called 'donkey bikes' or...

These were called 'donkey bikes' or 'velocinos'...well in polite company.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/314x566/velocino_ad02f77c4596a2ecd1554d46da713bc54467fc70.png
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By tcs

The third image is a J-Rad from the early 1920s. ...

The third image is a J-Rad from the early 1920s. Creator Paul Jaray designed airplanes, zeppelins, race cars, production cars, and this bicycle. Note it's not only a recumbent but it features a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By tcs

First image: Peugeot La Pliante, a.k.a. the...

First image: Peugeot La Pliante, a.k.a. the 'Captain Gerard' bike. Peugeot began making these in 1898 (?) for the consumer market. Their brochure illustrated many advantages to owning a folding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,237
Posted By tcs

With your four types, how would you categorize: ...

With your four types, how would you categorize:
- Birdy
- Strida
- Big Fish
- DiBlasi
- CarryMe
- FiveLinks & Ossby
- Hummingbird & BikeFriday pakit
- Mobiky & Jango Flik
- Scooma & Picnica
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 992
Posted By tcs

FWIW: go to the Dahon USA website and put a...

FWIW: go to the Dahon USA website and put a Launch "in the cart". It comes up $850 due to Dahon USA's current 15% off sale.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,237
Posted By tcs

Long before. In addition to expected...

Long before.



In addition to expected folding bike design goals, the Iruka had an additional design goal: fit between the seats of a Shinkansen bullet train. That's why the fold is low and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,263
Posted By tcs

Build a rear wheel using an old Shimano Nexave...

Build a rear wheel using an old Shimano Nexave 'Silent Clutch' (rollers instead of ratchets) hub. Silent as the grave.

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,521
Views: 457,166
Posted By tcs

Colorado. A little American chainsaw folk art.

Colorado. A little American chainsaw folk art.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,237
Posted By tcs

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/943x534/screen_shot_2024_05_30_at_1_24_17_pm_6a95499fdd6ba93656cb6ef474ab765dc7bad953.png
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1,521
Views: 457,166
Posted By tcs

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1040x2000/img_0913_8f5db2eb8220104a40cd1de10c63f4a277641d57.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,237
Posted By tcs

Ah, a dapper Frenchman leaving his Paris flat...

Ah, a dapper Frenchman leaving his Paris flat with his folding bike. Peugeot La Pliante (Captain Gerard) 1900:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 28,110
Views: 4,668,181
Posted By tcs

"Sturmey-Archer changed its parts numbering...

"Sturmey-Archer changed its parts numbering system sometime around 1950*. Older parts numbers begin with the letter K and newer ones, with H. If the model of the hub is the same, and the description...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,477
Posted By tcs

So much of cycling is "let's reinvent..." ...

So much of cycling is "let's reinvent..."

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/691x488/screen_shot_2024_05_30_at_6_30_38_am_08ac94a84c5eb21ce4032328b83bfc3463fae07b.png
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,701
Posted By tcs

Notes say "Cesur rollerbrake to disc adapter. ...

Notes say "Cesur rollerbrake to disc adapter. Germany." Now you know as much as I do.
...
Forum: Touring
05-24-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 12,696
Posted By tcs

Amtrak, regional, local. Goin' places with the...

Amtrak, regional, local. Goin' places with the foldie:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x1280/img_2819_9dbc78b68f43ebad8711e70689cbb1487e239bf9.jpeg
Forum: Touring
05-24-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 12,696
Posted By tcs

In post no. 36 I showed an image of the Amtrak...

In post no. 36 I showed an image of the Amtrak "station" in Sanderson, Texas on the Southern Tier bike route. Yeah, it was just a gravel parking lot.

I'm pleased to say with the recent infusion of...
Forum: Touring
05-24-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,526
Posted By tcs

From another thread: Kindle. Route books, owner's...

From another thread: Kindle. Route books, owner's manuals, camp recipes and cookbooks, local history and natural history guides, tour route geology and geography notes, birding & wildlife...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 992
Posted By tcs

And also fitting discs on some models but with an...

And also fitting discs on some models but with an insight to special needs of folding bike applications.

More than regular bikes, folding bikes get knocked around: through the turnstiles of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 992
Posted By tcs

They also showed this "P18" model. I think these...

They also showed this "P18" model. I think these are ISO451 wheels.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 540
Views: 45,142
Posted By tcs

Great Egret (Ardea alba) fishing at the base of...

Great Egret (Ardea alba) fishing at the base of the spillway:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x1280/img_3633_2c2995a39c366600e42d2b46d07ad965fd368a0f.jpeg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 874
Posted By tcs

Drop bar "mullet" shifted with a Microshift 'SRAM...

Drop bar "mullet" shifted with a Microshift 'SRAM MTB 1x12' bar end.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1980/img_3644_0a5887922149e9dd1db15fd3812ad15692484f2c.jpg


This...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 992
Posted By tcs

Dahon @ 32nd China International Bicycle Exhibition, Shanghai

Info from the show, recently concluded, featuring as these shows do, aspirational models.

PC22 carbon fiber, Deltech, Lockjaw II:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 250
Posted By tcs

Dr. David Hon autobiography

82 y.o. Dr. Hon (Dr. Han Dewei) is posting short chapters of an autobiography. He's up to chapter 9 and ~high school. I've only found this on dahon.com.cn, so fair notice this link is to a Chinese...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By tcs

Brompton: decent year in a challenging market

These are trying times in the cycle industry. The bike business news is full of closings, layoffs, and bankruptcies. In that context, Brompton is doing okay.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,758
Posted By tcs

Dr. Hon has gotten on a real triangulation kick...

Dr. Hon has gotten on a real triangulation kick lately.
...
Forum: Touring
05-20-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,022
Posted By tcs

Just a quick price check on REI: 110g isobutane,...

Just a quick price check on REI: 110g isobutane, six bucks / 220g, seven bucks / 450g, eight bucks.

Show of hands for who is surprised by this and doesn't understand why.

For the cycletourist...
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