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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-18, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,615
Posted By CanadaWriter

Dahon Boardwalk Review

Hi all,

With no small help from this forum, I just completed a 1600km tour from Bucharest to Corfu on a Dahon Boardwalk. You're welcome to read about it here if you are interested:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-18, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 847
Posted By CanadaWriter

Stem Bag Vertically on Dahon?

Hey,

Would it be possible to attach this vertically to a bike without a top bar? I'm thinking the handlebar stem but then I"m not sure if the top strap could be looped around the handlebars, as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-18, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,462
Posted By CanadaWriter

Uses of Front Dahon Screw Holes

Hi,

So apart from a truss, what other uses do you folks use those front screw holes on a Dahon? I was thinking about a bottle cage, but the reflector is in the way. I was wondering if anyone has...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-18, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By CanadaWriter

Just 2 750ml bottles. I saw a way to mount a...

Just 2 750ml bottles. I saw a way to mount a second bottle on the underside of the bike (like yours) so I think I'll go with that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,168
Posted By CanadaWriter

That's it. You had a sunnier day than me. That...

That's it. You had a sunnier day than me. That town Yuli was...not the greatest to spend the night in, although the AirBnB was cheap. That's one great ride though.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-18, 08:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,168
Posted By CanadaWriter

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/east_coast_b5919dce02f1d607ced1bcb4e92ecf968c46aecc.jpg

Same! This is just before the bridge to Yuli (about halfway between Taitung...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-18, 09:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,168
Posted By CanadaWriter

Dude that's Taroko! Fantastic! Did you do the...

Dude that's Taroko! Fantastic! Did you do the East Coast?
Forum: Touring
05-15-18, 09:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

Thanks for all the help everyone. In the end I...

Thanks for all the help everyone. In the end I went with a Dahon Boardwalk D8. I would have preferred a Speed D8 but the price wasn't working. I've been slowly outfitting it with bits and bobs for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By CanadaWriter

So I'll just end this thread by saying that in...

So I'll just end this thread by saying that in the end I did find the steel Dahons, but they took forever to sort out. They really aren't that popular in Europe. If you get your hands on one...keep...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,873
Posted By CanadaWriter

I decided to go with the Boardwalk, derailleur...

I decided to go with the Boardwalk, derailleur notwithstanding. Thanks everyone for the help!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By CanadaWriter

How to Get the Most Water on a Foldie

Hey,

So on a Dahon you have the one option for a water bottle cage. I'm trying to decide if it's best to buy one bottle cage that's adjustable for large bottles -- say the Topeak Modula XL -- or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,328
Posted By CanadaWriter

Does that include the rack? Because your blue bag...

Does that include the rack? Because your blue bag looks quite heavy. I'm looking for a space to fit in a tent, sleeping bag, and air mattress. Not sure if I'll get in under the 7g limit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-18, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,328
Posted By CanadaWriter

Does Kanga Rack Require Mount?

Hi guys,

I'm looking at the Kanga rack for the front of a Dahon. All of a sudden I realize that the rack itself might not be enough. Does it require some kind of mounting bracket? I keep hearing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-18, 09:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,873
Posted By CanadaWriter

HI guys, Thanks for the advice. I have now...

HI guys,

Thanks for the advice. I have now two offers I'm trying to decide between. I'd appreciate some help. There's a 230 Euro difference between the two and I'm not sure if the money is worth...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,873
Posted By CanadaWriter

This math is not my strong point. But I guess I...

This math is not my strong point. But I guess I get the idea: more teeth on the chainwheel results in lower ability to handle hills.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-18, 04:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,873
Posted By CanadaWriter

Now there is a place offering a custom D8 with a...

Now there is a place offering a custom D8 with a FSA 55T chainwheel, but a friend of mine points out this wouldn't work out so well on hills. I believe he called it "overkill". What do you guys think?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-18, 12:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,873
Posted By CanadaWriter

Yeah well this is why I'm trying not to eat so...

Yeah well this is why I'm trying not to eat so many cookies these days. At least I can cut out some fat! Otherwise I'm looking to be biking at 80kg and carrying about 10kg of stuff. The last time I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,873
Posted By CanadaWriter

For the Boardwalk D8, crank is 48T and cassette...

For the Boardwalk D8, crank is 48T and cassette 11-32T. I'm a newbie at the terminology but this seems to indicate a wide range for touring and decent ability on hills. What do you think? Did I miss...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-18, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,873
Posted By CanadaWriter

Sorry to be ignorant about this, but what...

Sorry to be ignorant about this, but what specifically should I look at? I'll post the info here. I could always see if I could replace the gearing if necessary. I toured on the D8 and was happy with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,873
Posted By CanadaWriter

Dahon Speed D8 vs Dahon Boardwalk D8

Hey,

I did a search on the forums and couldn't find anything on comparing these two. It seems that they are almost identical. They're both CroMo frames, 8 speed. The Boardwalk has Altus, the Speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By CanadaWriter

Thank you for that. I did ask and bizarrely they...

Thank you for that. I did ask and bizarrely they won't ship to Romania. They'll ship to Bulgaria...but not Romania. I asked them why and they didn't respond.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By CanadaWriter

The thing is, my last tour around Malaysia and...

The thing is, my last tour around Malaysia and Taiwan was on a Dahon D8. I did 2200km. A buddy of mine has toured over 15,000km on his. So I know this bike and I trust it, although I hear what you're...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-18, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By CanadaWriter

Yup, Romania. I've emailed every bike store in...

Yup, Romania. I've emailed every bike store in every major city. No D8.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-18, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By CanadaWriter

If I order from them it's an extra $350 for...

If I order from them it's an extra $350 for shipping, and then once it gets here I'll have to pay the import duty.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By CanadaWriter

I'm trying to find a Dahon Speed D8 at the moment...

I'm trying to find a Dahon Speed D8 at the moment and they are very very hard to come by here. There are only a few leads, things like ebay, or dodgier companies where the price is just jacked.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By CanadaWriter

Thanks guys, I've already heard back from CH...

Thanks guys, I've already heard back from CH White -- they don't have the bike but a potential custom job based around the same model. That's quick turnaround!
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By CanadaWriter

Where to buy Dahon online in Europe?

Hey guys,

I'm in an EU country and try as I might, I can't find a Dahon Speed D8. I'm only interested in that model. Since I know that's the one I want for sure (I've had it before) then ordering...
Forum: Touring
04-19-18, 09:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,796
Posted By CanadaWriter

Hi all, Thanks so much for all the...

Hi all,

Thanks so much for all the responses. My takeaway is that while there's no one way to measure the quality, they might be fine as long as I don't overload the bike, or if I spread the...
Forum: Touring
04-18-18, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,796
Posted By CanadaWriter

How do you identify good-enough wheels?

Hi guys,

I've got a good price on a Cannondale Quick 4 that I'm considering for touring. I'm trying to understand how to evaluate the wheels for durability. They read as Cannondale C4, double...
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 08:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

Well guys just to let you know that I went to...

Well guys just to let you know that I went to ride the Escape 2 as all of our snow has disappeared here. I had two feelings simultaneously. The first was that the bike felt smooth, and the second was...
Forum: Touring
03-31-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

DJB I was thinking about your comment and I was...

DJB I was thinking about your comment and I was wondering if you could offer me the worst case scenario. Is it simply that I'm biking along, hit a pothole, and boom, the wheel bends and is useless?...
Forum: Touring
03-31-18, 12:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

This is what I'm doing but it is very hard to...

This is what I'm doing but it is very hard to find any used steel bikes in Bucharest. I'm on the 2nd hand sites every day. More and more I'm thinking of a used aluminum bike.
Forum: Touring
03-31-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

Would you ride it 1600km?

Would you ride it 1600km?
Forum: Touring
03-31-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

The video isn't him riding it at all, just the...

The video isn't him riding it at all, just the bike in the salt flats. The video is hosted on facebook and this forum isn't letting me post it....
Forum: Touring
03-29-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

I really hope this doesn't sound like an ignorant...

I really hope this doesn't sound like an ignorant question, but would it be ridiculous for me then just to upgrade the wheels to "touring strength" wheels? What kind of cost would that be about?
Forum: Touring
03-29-18, 09:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

I appreciate all these details. Thank you! I was...

I appreciate all these details. Thank you! I was at Surmont last week but they didn't seem to have anything much in the touring department -- mainly MTBs. So I just fired off an email to them asking...
Forum: Touring
03-26-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

Guys thanks for all the tips. The Giant store guy...

Guys thanks for all the tips. The Giant store guy recommended a different bike for touring. It's called the Giant Argento 3 (http://www.magazinuldebiciclete.ro/blue). He said it would be more...
Forum: Touring
03-26-18, 08:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

That's awesome! My first tour was Malaysia and...

That's awesome! My first tour was Malaysia and Taiwan on a Dahon D8. The Dahon was double that price.
Forum: Touring
03-26-18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

And so what does that mean? Could it break...

And so what does that mean? Could it break completely and strand me? Would 1600km be out of the question?
Forum: Touring
03-26-18, 08:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

Thank you, I will ask them! BTW: I used to live...

Thank you, I will ask them! BTW: I used to live in Silom. Good times.
Forum: Touring
03-26-18, 08:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

Well I appreciate the positive advice. How do the...

Well I appreciate the positive advice. How do the gears compare to the bike I've posted below?

I weight 80kg. My gear without camping weighs 7kg. I'm planning on buying a tent, sleeping bag and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-18, 04:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,274
Posted By CanadaWriter

I never had a problem. Chain fell off twice...

I never had a problem. Chain fell off twice randomly. Popped it back on. I also boxed up the bike on three flights and found it fine on the other end. I did remove the derailleur before boxing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-18, 03:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,309
Posted By CanadaWriter

You have a good point. I will make some more...

You have a good point. I will make some more visits.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-18, 03:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,309
Posted By CanadaWriter

Dude that looks amazing! And good prices. Thank...

Dude that looks amazing! And good prices. Thank you!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,274
Posted By CanadaWriter

I circled Taiwan and Malaysia on a Dahon D8. No...

I circled Taiwan and Malaysia on a Dahon D8. No problems other than replacing the brakes. I wasn't camping though, just CC touring. It was very useful for buses and just generally a great bike. My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-18, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,309
Posted By CanadaWriter

I'm in Romania now. The good news is that since...

I'm in Romania now. The good news is that since it's EU I can order anywhere in the EU and not have to pay duty. We also have a Decathalon here, but they don't have butterfly bars. I've been to about...
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,324
Posted By CanadaWriter

I'm based in Bucharest right now. So at the end...

I'm based in Bucharest right now. So at the end of June, a buddy and I will bike to the Serbian border, then snake our way down to Montenegro, tour a bit through the mountains, then head into Albania...
Forum: Touring
03-23-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,972
Posted By CanadaWriter

Giant Escape 2 City For Tour?

Hey there folks,

I've done a tour before but with a bike that's long gone. I'm trying to decide on a new one. I'm based in Eastern Europe right now and there's lots of choice, but I would like to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,309
Posted By CanadaWriter

Well this is what I'm thinking, but I'm trying to...

Well this is what I'm thinking, but I'm trying to figure out if it's within reason. Do you think there's a chance the metal could bend or break on the road? This is for a fairly long tour so...can't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,309
Posted By CanadaWriter

Thanks for that! A quick look showed that SJS...

Thanks for that! A quick look showed that SJS wanted a hundred Euros for their bar! SJS Cycles wants about 35 Euros but that's without the foam padding.

And yes it's 20 dollars delivered. So...
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