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01-15-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By 2bridges1bike

you have the tri folding elites? How long does...

you have the tri folding elites? How long does folding / unfolding usually take?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-15-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,695
Posted By 2bridges1bike

I see, too bad then. Other than that then the...

I see, too bad then. Other than that then the bike does look great!

I am sure this was probably a ready asked but do the handle bars finally have a folding hinge like on a dahon?
01-14-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Rollers and Carbon Wheels

Hello everyone

I am considering to purchase a pair of rollers, however I want to ride my “nice” road bike on them. Any issues I should be concerned about with the carbon wheels hitting the edge...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,695
Posted By 2bridges1bike

The seatpost diameter looks much more narrow than...

The seatpost diameter looks much more narrow than the original Swift, does this translate into more seatpost flex and ride comfort? My only real complaint about the original was how stiff everything...
12-20-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 596
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Attempting my first headset bearings maintenance

Hi All

I took my road bike (aethos pro) out while the roads were still wet and now the steering feels sandy and I hear a whooshing noise when I turn the handlebars.

I am going to attempt to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,838
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Riding the nice bike during the winter time

Hi All

I sold my alloy road bike this year to upgrade to a carbon fiber road bike with SRAM axs. Everything on the internet says like salt will immediately corrode and destroy my new bike, but...
11-11-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,147
Posted By 2bridges1bike

I would love to buy a TCX or CX bike, but the...

I would love to buy a TCX or CX bike, but the deal killer for me is the lack of fender and rack mounts in such bikes. I haven’t used them but the interwebs does not seem to think that frame mounted...
11-11-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,147
Posted By 2bridges1bike

I really would prefer a cx bike in terms of...

I really would prefer a cx bike in terms of geometry, but I they don’t seem to make them with fender and rack mounts, which seem to be the domain of gravel bikes.
11-09-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,147
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Gravel for cyclocross racing

So I am thinking to get a Giant Revolt. Main use would be mixed terrain rides. But I am also curious to try cyclocross racing at some point. Would a Revolt be able to handle a cross race? I would...
10-07-21, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,686
Posted By 2bridges1bike

yes, I am going to try this. It will be much...

yes, I am going to try this. It will be much easier to use a ratchet ona bolt than messing around with that qr. I’ve had to use a plastic tire level to loosen it because it gets too tight.
10-06-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,686
Posted By 2bridges1bike

I did wipe off the lube, tech support did not...

I did wipe off the lube, tech support did not mention fiber paste but I am going to try that. I switch the height of the handle bars everyday as both my wife and I use it. Will the added grit of...
10-06-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,686
Posted By 2bridges1bike

I agree, unfortunately all of the “adjustable”...

I agree, unfortunately all of the “adjustable” bikes have there issues. I still think this is the best one on the market, and definitely has the best feel. The tilt feature really does add variety...
10-06-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,686
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Ive already tried that, I am going to repeat the...

Ive already tried that, I am going to repeat the process with a binder bolt and see if it helps.
10-06-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,686
Posted By 2bridges1bike

thanks, after reading this I joined the kickr fb...

thanks, after reading this I joined the kickr fb group, someone designed a spacer which can be 3D printed. But this is much easier
10-05-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,686
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Wahoo Kickr Bike Handlebar Slip

Hi All

i have a wahoo kickr bike, the handlebars slips lowering my stack height as I ride. I already applied silicone lubricant to the collar per tech support instructions. Which should I try...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By 2bridges1bike

My 1030 updated, they only major change I noticed...

My 1030 updated, they only major change I noticed was arrows pointing the direction of the course which is very helpful and ling over due. But the biggest change was that the training affect and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,798
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Beautiful! Congrats on the new bike!

Beautiful! Congrats on the new bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,798
Posted By 2bridges1bike

if you do need to shed some more weight, the...

if you do need to shed some more weight, the cheapest way would probably swap the Force chain crankset for the Red, will save you about 200 grams for a bit more $$$
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,713
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Zipp 303, S model to save $ or get the firecrest...

Zipp 303, S model to save $ or get the firecrest if you want best of the best and don’t need to run 25mm
06-10-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,182
Posted By 2bridges1bike

It’s always bad to give medical advice over the...

It’s always bad to give medical advice over the internet, and I am not doctor, but this sounds like me a few years ago. Went to orthopedist and got an mri, had a hip labral tear, which is a tear in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 155,712
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Thats a nice bike!. My bike was built to be a...

Thats a nice bike!. My bike was built to be a commuter and travel bike, so the igh was perfect. No risk of accidental getting chain grease on my clothes when it’s folded in the train, also being able...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 155,712
Posted By 2bridges1bike

I would email Peter Reich, the guy who invented...

I would email Peter Reich, the guy who invented the swift. I didn’t order ti swift but iirc he helped facilitate the order. He is located in brooklyn but for this type of bike location shouldn’t...
01-02-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

So one thing that I found has helped, was...

So one thing that I found has helped, was releasing the cable fastener bolt and then pushing the cable into the frame from the caliper side, and the pulling it out again. Not sure why this worked,...
12-31-20, 11:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

There does not appear to be any play in the...

There does not appear to be any play in the caliper itself.

One thing that has helped, was making sure there is no slack by both the shifter end of the cable and the caliper end. I used a pair of...
12-31-20, 11:43 PM
12-29-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Yes it makes sense that the rear would feel less...

Yes it makes sense that the rear would feel less firm, but it’s a huge difference and others here, who I hope learn from, have been able to resolve this issue
12-29-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Interesting suggestion to use feeler gauges. Any...

Interesting suggestion to use feeler gauges. Any thoughts if upgrading to the hybrid hydraulic calipers might resolve this issue?
12-29-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

no flex in the lever though the pads could be a...

no flex in the lever though the pads could be a bit more ever soooo slightly more parallel, how would you adjust this?

Not sure what you mean regarding the cable housing ends being off
12-29-20, 09:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

That is an interesting idea, may try it out if...

That is an interesting idea, may try it out if all else fails
12-29-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Yes, I even tried closing the pads to the point...

Yes, I even tried closing the pads to the point were there was a slight rub in the rotor pads. It didn’t help much.
12-29-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

The housing length is probably a bit in the short...

The housing length is probably a bit in the short side, although I may take it to the lbs to get a second opinion of all else fails
12-29-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

That is a good way to look at it, as a feature...

That is a good way to look at it, as a feature and not a flaw. I would feel a bit more confident on descents if the brake lever felt tighter though.
12-29-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Yes I replaced the inner cable and outer housing....

Yes I replaced the inner cable and outer housing. There is an unavoidable sharp bend at the bottom bracket due to the internal routing. Stops are secure.

The rotor is one year old, and has...
12-29-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,461
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Compressionless housing did not fix spongy cable disc brake

Hello All

I just installed compressionless brake housing on my alloy Synapse. It completely got rid of of sponginess in my front brake, but didn’t help much with my rear brake. Are there any other...
10-08-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Tube Size vs Tire Size

I have 30 mm slicks in my road bike, I recently flatted and took it to my LBS. The tube they used was rated for tires 35 mm - 42 mm. Is it ok to use a tube designed for a bigger tire?

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 02:19 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,973
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Top tube bag

I use a top tube frame bag with a 2l platypus hoser reservoir, replaced the hose with a cap. Can’t drink from it while riding but I do use it to top off my bottles as needed.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-16-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,193
Posted By 2bridges1bike

This has been my experience as well. I would also...

This has been my experience as well. I would also add that a chain guide can help reduce, but not eliminate, the waves mentioned above. Search for “chain guide” On the page below.

edit: See also...
04-15-20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Thanks for the response. According to the pedal...

Thanks for the response. According to the pedal dynamics info for the trainer, I do have unbalanced pedaling technique. This is why I didn't pay much mind to the rocking, kept riding, and didn’t...
04-15-20, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Is my aluminum frame still safe to ride...

After riding about 125 miles on my new smart trainer (tacx neo) , I realized that the 130 mm axel adapter on it was too small, and I should have been using the 135 mm adapter. The bike is a 2019...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-19, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 358,330
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Dahon MU SL

Looks pretty sweet, and weighs only 19 lbs and costs $450. Would have to spend a lot more than that to get a similar spec bike new.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By 2bridges1bike

As someone who has hip issues and also benefits...

As someone who has hip issues and also benefits from non traditional foot placement, can I suggest a few other options?

The first is power straps and regular pedals. This would provide a ton of...
10-16-19, 04:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,763
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Rowing, biking feels so easy compared to 30...

Rowing, biking feels so easy compared to 30 minutes on a concept2.

Also, my gym has one of those pelaton bikes now, so have taken a few spin classes. Not nearly as fun as being outdoors but it’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,640
Posted By 2bridges1bike

I am also in the market for a new bike and have...

I am also in the market for a new bike and have been going through similar considerations. A 1-2 kg difference in weight won’t make much if a difference in your overall speed since it’s a small...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-19, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,386
Posted By 2bridges1bike

That is one sweet looking ride!

That is one sweet looking ride!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-03-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,019
Posted By 2bridges1bike

I agree with what others have said here...

I agree with what others have said here already....used bikes always seem to require repairs shortly after purchasing so I’d add another $100 or so for that contingency.

If it was me, I’d rather...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-28-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,530
Posted By 2bridges1bike

ahhh too bad!

ahhh too bad!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-19, 07:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,530
Posted By 2bridges1bike

There is a used one for sale in NYC on Facebook...

There is a used one for sale in NYC on Facebook marketplace
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,556
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Peter is still recommending the planet bike...

Peter is still recommending the planet bike fenders. One of the clips broke off mine after after about 350 miles. The bumpy roads in my area cause it to separate from the cone and then friction...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-19, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,229
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Columbia outdry is cheaper and more durable than...

Columbia outdry is cheaper and more durable than shakedry. I have jacket and it’s worked well so far. They don’t make anything cycling specific but the models for running are fairly trim
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 35,302
Posted By 2bridges1bike

Not interested in this at all. Its overpriced,...

Not interested in this at all. Its overpriced, overweight, and that weird fold doesn’t seem to make the bike more portable.
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