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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 754
Posted By jfouellette

It makes sense if Dahon is focusing on the...

It makes sense if Dahon is focusing on the performance bi-folding bike market. In north-america, performance bikes are 700c wheels and don’t fold. Folders need to be simple and inexpensive basic...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 292
Posted By jfouellette

I corrected my original post. Thanks

I corrected my original post. Thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 292
Posted By jfouellette

The french bike runs Schwalbe big Apples. I...

The french bike runs Schwalbe big Apples.

I stand corrected. They are 1.75 inch wide tires.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 340
Posted By jfouellette

I would look closely at the Bike Friday. It`s a...

I would look closely at the Bike Friday. It`s a much better quality bike. It depends on its condition. It will fold, but differently. It doesn't require tools unless you plan to remove the wheels and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 292
Posted By jfouellette

I also found this one from France, with 24 inch...

I also found this one from France, with 24 inch wheels.


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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 292
Posted By jfouellette

How about a small wheel cargo bike from Spain?

Urbanbiba - Compact Cargo Bike (http://www.urbanbiba.com/en/index.php)

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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,477
Posted By jfouellette

You can also get it wrapped with vinyl as they do...

You can also get it wrapped with vinyl as they do with automobiles. Unlimited colours.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,521
Views: 453,057
Posted By jfouellette

I wonder if the Origami would be a good contender...

I wonder if the Origami would be a good contender for a Nexus or Alfine 8 speed IGH? I have a spare Nexus.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,195
Posted By jfouellette

For Montreal, here are the rules for folding...

For Montreal, here are the rules for folding bikes on public transport

Do you have a folding scooter or folding bicycle?

At any time, it is permitted to transport a scooter or a folding bike as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 280
Posted By jfouellette

These are all relevant questions. I decided to...

These are all relevant questions. I decided to order them since replacing the existing wheels was easy to justify. The rear wheel was a heavy BMX rim with large spokes, very strong and heavy with a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 280
Posted By jfouellette

New 406 wheels for my minivelo

Here is another improvement. I replaced the wheels with lighter 406 roadwheels. The Novatech rear hub can go up to a 10 speed but only installed an 8 speed Shimano Claris cassette. All where on sale...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,387
Posted By jfouellette

Hi, I got this from Litepro ...

Hi, I got this from Litepro
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,387
Posted By jfouellette

Update. This is the latest iteration. Basket is...

Update. This is the latest iteration. Basket is lower making the bike more stable....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 259
Posted By jfouellette

Here is the update. Thanks again for your...

Here is the update. Thanks again for your comments. It looks better but still not the best. It is functional for now until I find something better.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 259
Posted By jfouellette

Thanks for the advice everyone. I went through my...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I went through my parts bin with your ideas in mind. I found some parts that I could use and this is what I came up with. I’ll give this a try and see how in goes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 259
Posted By jfouellette

Wald front basket location

This is a cross post. What ways could I install the Wald basket lower on the head tube? This is to improve stability since the weight of packages is an issue. Thanks
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 44,550
Posted By jfouellette

A Dahon breakaway , not a folder. ...

A Dahon breakaway , not a folder.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,342
Posted By jfouellette

I agree, belt and IGH is a hard to beat solution....

I agree, belt and IGH is a hard to beat solution. I have three bikes with IGH. One of them I m thinking of converting to belt drive but this $$$.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 38,082
Posted By jfouellette

Sorry, my response was not directed to you but...

Sorry, my response was not directed to you but about Bikesdirect. I just wanted to explain my experience when I wanted to buy a Nano so the OP is aware. It's frustrating to go through the process of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 38,082
Posted By jfouellette

In other words they don't really ship to Canada....

In other words they don't really ship to Canada. You need to go into the US to pick it up. This works if you are close to the border. You then have to deal with Canada Customs (lots of fun expected)....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,131
Posted By jfouellette

Interesting. I have a folder with 24 inch tires....

Interesting. I have a folder with 24 inch tires. It feels a touch better than the 20 inch.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,131
Posted By jfouellette

Here is something I'd like to add to this...

Here is something I'd like to add to this discussion.It's about bicycle size as they relate to wheel size. The premise is that larger wheels lead to larger frames, more weight and less nimbleness in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,131
Posted By jfouellette

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Going with 24 inch wheels is an interesting way to do this. What you could look...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,342
Posted By jfouellette

It depends a lot on the user scenario. For...

It depends a lot on the user scenario. For commuting and urban use. Having chain grease soil the bottom of your pants is not fun. Enclosed chain guards can be a bigger benefit than the unlikely flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,187
Posted By jfouellette

Mr practical here. A commuter in a large city....

Mr practical here. A commuter in a large city. Red lights and stop signs, trafic, large SUV s around. Safety is an issue and bike theft. Yes, mud guards and front and rear racks needed as well as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 229
Posted By jfouellette

The Atlantic Magazine - bicycles in WW II

https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2024/04/photos-bicycles-world-war-ii/678086/
Forum: Commuting
04-14-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 846
Posted By jfouellette

He probably has puncture resistant tires. The...

He probably has puncture resistant tires. The commuters best friend when you have an IGH.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 7,622
Posted By jfouellette

And it has the eyelets for mudguards and racks....

And it has the eyelets for mudguards and racks. That’s for me. I’ll get one😉
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,387
Posted By jfouellette

Update: The steering is more controlled when...

Update: The steering is more controlled when there is weight in the front basket. I bought two bottles of red wine and placed them in the rack. The difference was noticeable.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By jfouellette

Here is a Dahon Glide over 10 years old with IGH....

Here is a Dahon Glide over 10 years old with IGH. Maybe you can find one in the used market in your area. Mine is available but I’m in Montreal.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By jfouellette

Have you looked at what Tern has to offer? They...

Have you looked at what Tern has to offer? They have a similar bike I think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 44,550
Posted By jfouellette

Last day for blue ...

Last day for blue
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 48,744
Posted By jfouellette

A brownish Dahon Glide ...

A brownish Dahon Glide
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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,387
Posted By jfouellette

very true. I have this on my Brompton clone and...

very true. I have this on my Brompton clone and it’s very stable.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,387
Posted By jfouellette

Good to know. The second option I already had. It...

Good to know. The second option I already had. It didn ´t work for me. Thanks

They are working on silicon chip implants.😀
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,387
Posted By jfouellette

I agree. I m a practical person. I m working on a...

I agree. I m a practical person. I m working on a good looking bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,387
Posted By jfouellette

Front Wald basket installation on my Minivelo

I was looking for some additional carrying ability. The installation went well. I added some temporary metal extensions to the struts so they could reach the eyelets on the fork. Note the black...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,679
Posted By jfouellette

Very interesting and useful information here....

Very interesting and useful information here. Notice the quantity and quality of the information I wish I had when looking at my first folder. Some disagreement possible but that’s why coffee, beer...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15,713
Views: 12,467,585
Posted By jfouellette

It's not an e-bike, no battery. It runs on...

It's not an e-bike, no battery. It runs on muscles feed by protein.:)
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 38,082
Posted By jfouellette

That is a really nice bike. Sadly not available...

That is a really nice bike. Sadly not available in Canada😕
Forum: Commuting
01-22-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15,713
Views: 12,467,585
Posted By jfouellette

Hi, It's a Lombardo from around 2013. Search that...

Hi, It's a Lombardo from around 2013. Search that name in the folding bike forum. There are a few threads there about it. Thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,644
Posted By jfouellette

Hi, Im 165 cm and chose the smaller option. I...

Hi, Im 165 cm and chose the smaller option. I ride upright so that I added extensions for the handlebars. When I ordered the frame I accepted this. I don't believe that bike frames fit perfectly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,192
Posted By jfouellette

This was my Fnhon custom bike. Stolen a few...

This was my Fnhon custom bike. Stolen a few months later. I got over it by building a minivelo.

...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15,713
Views: 12,467,585
Posted By jfouellette

Ah yes. That’s what I wanted but many $$$$. I had...

Ah yes. That’s what I wanted but many $$$$. I had this built instead. Similar but not the same.

...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15,713
Views: 12,467,585
Posted By jfouellette

Those are 20 in wheels. They are more stable...

Those are 20 in wheels. They are more stable because of a lower center of gravity. You lose a small amount of high end speed but I use this for city commuting so speed is a lesser issue just like a...
Forum: Commuting
12-02-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15,713
Views: 12,467,585
Posted By jfouellette

Here is the updated commuter bike. ...

Here is the updated commuter bike.
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and this the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-02-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,258
Posted By jfouellette

That’s the issue with folding bikes. They are...

That’s the issue with folding bikes. They are first designed to fold and take up less space. Being able to carry or roll them easily has only been achieved by a few manufacturers and at high prices....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,189
Posted By jfouellette

I have four Litepro crankwheels. They have been...

I have four Litepro crankwheels. They have been reliable. Two are on square taper BB and two on hollowtec. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,644
Posted By jfouellette

What I did with my extra Lombardo frame. I used...

What I did with my extra Lombardo frame. I used parts I had and added a few accessories. I know, it’s esthetics are not great but I’m trying to prevent theft. Bike theft is a problem. Even the Police...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,644
Posted By jfouellette

I don’t remember having to pay sales taxes but...

I don’t remember having to pay sales taxes but that may be just luck. Up to now, 5 months , everything is fine.
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