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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 606
Posted By seat_boy

I always ran my CC with a QR skewer and no chain...

I always ran my CC with a QR skewer and no chain tug--with a good (Shimano style) QR, I didn't have any issues with wheel slippage, and it made for a faster gear change.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 606
Posted By seat_boy

I did this kind of setup on my old CC for many...

I did this kind of setup on my old CC for many years. "Close enough" chainline works fine. Cross chaining from the inner chainring to the outer cog (or vice versa) had no noticeable impact.

If you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,390
Posted By seat_boy

BF offers actual sizing (even custom) and...

BF offers actual sizing (even custom) and standard parts. Two worthwhile things, IMO.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 337,037
Posted By seat_boy

Here’s my ‘84 Trek set up as a fixed gear with...

Here’s my ‘84 Trek set up as a fixed gear with 38mm Pari Motos and those Sta Tru wheels. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

I'm surprised you can comfortably ride a Swift....

I'm surprised you can comfortably ride a Swift. I'm 6'3" on a Xootr. It's a fun bike, but it's honestly too small for me. I feel way out over the front end, like hitting a pebble will send me over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 832
Posted By seat_boy

If you want fatter tires and stronger wheels, put...

If you want fatter tires and stronger wheels, put the original fork and 26" wheels back on there. Honestly, trying to put 700c wheels on this bike doesn't give you anything but headaches and a tall...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By seat_boy

Also keep in mind that the resale value of...

Also keep in mind that the resale value of folders, is, in general, terrible.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-16-22, 04:46 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

Hey, how about that new Origami Swift? Xootr...

Hey, how about that new Origami Swift?

Xootr offered the stem posts in an extra long size, will Origami have that option?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,817
Posted By seat_boy

Lots of 406 wheels on aliexpress.

Lots of 406 wheels on aliexpress.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-22, 03:11 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

Personally I don't like the painted wheels. It...

Personally I don't like the painted wheels. It makes it look like a cheap department store bike. But I don't see trading my current Xootr for this one (unless the new one is bigger), so that's just a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 989
Views: 283,187
Posted By seat_boy

Yet another in my series of old Treks, this one...

Yet another in my series of old Treks, this one an '84 610 converted to 700c and fixed gear:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

You can do rim brakes with removable bosses,...

You can do rim brakes with removable bosses, which are less ugly.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,007
Posted By seat_boy

It would help to understand what size you're...

It would help to understand what size you're looking for.

I may have an XXL rolling chassis for sale... I'm giving the guy I bought it from right of first refusal, though!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-22, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 655
Posted By seat_boy

Those Dahons' seats look very low for someone who...

Those Dahons' seats look very low for someone who is 6'1". My first folder was a Dahon Speed, here it is set up for 6'3" me with a 32" seat height:


...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-22, 03:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,380
Posted By seat_boy

This math doesn't work. The rider is the same...

This math doesn't work. The rider is the same height from the ground. If anything, bigger wheels may roll over an obstacle that would stop small wheels, leading to less crashes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-15-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,406
Posted By seat_boy

I'm a bit amazed you can still deal with this...

I'm a bit amazed you can still deal with this saddle to bar drop!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,436
Posted By seat_boy

I like Tioga Powerblocks or Powerbands. It's...

I like Tioga Powerblocks or Powerbands. It's relatively supple for a 20" sized tire.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

Be careful with a big rear cog--you'll quickly...

Be careful with a big rear cog--you'll quickly run out of ground clearance for the derailer. I mocked this up on my BF, and a 46t cog put the cog too close to the ground for my comfort.

If you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-22, 05:14 AM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

This is an older picture of my Swift's setup, but...

This is an older picture of my Swift's setup, but you can see the wheelbase difference between the two, it's all in the front center:

- Swift wheelbase: 40.5"
- Bike Friday wheelbase: 42.5" (for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

I for one would like a longer wheelbase. My 60cm...

I for one would like a longer wheelbase. My 60cm Bike Friday has a wheelbase about 2" longer than the Swift, and it rides noticeably more like a normal bike. The Swift type fold is never going to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

OTOH, one thing I really like about my Swift is...

OTOH, one thing I really like about my Swift is that when I stop, the bike will rest against my inner leg and not fall over. My BF falls over every time.

This sounds kind of trivial, but it really...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 25,056
Posted By seat_boy

I hope you keep the original Swift's concept of...

I hope you keep the original Swift's concept of using off the shelf bike parts where possible (100/135 hubs for example). Hopefully a normal 1-1/8" external headset, the Swift's 1-1/4" is hard to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,999
Posted By seat_boy

Everything is a compromised. Birdy comprised with...

Everything is a compromised. Birdy comprised with a higher price ($2000-$3000) and suspension to get the ride and fold they want. It looks like they also only come in one size, which is very common...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,999
Posted By seat_boy

I would love to see a longer version. If the top...

I would love to see a longer version. If the top tube on mine were two inches longer, I would not complain at all. I'm too far over the front axle now.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-21, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By seat_boy

You need to look at the clearance in the largest...

You need to look at the clearance in the largest cog. I mocked up a Shimano 10 speed (46t) on my 20" wheeled Bike Friday, and the cage barely cleared the ground in the largest cog. Too close for me.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-19-21, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By seat_boy

Bike Fridays are available in sizes, every 2cm....

Bike Fridays are available in sizes, every 2cm. They adjust the boom length for each size, then cut the seat mast and stem riser to your height.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-19-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,243
Posted By seat_boy

Mountain bike geo has changed completely in the...

Mountain bike geo has changed completely in the last 15 years, mostly for the better. The newer bikes give you a lot more confidence in the rough and when pointed downhill.

Spend as little as you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7,418
Views: 3,471,164
Posted By seat_boy

Surfing CL the other evening, I came across an ad...

Surfing CL the other evening, I came across an ad for, "Free Trek mtb, needs 6'+ rider, painted, new tires". No pictures or other details. I was the first to respond, so I ended up scoring this free...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-15-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,613
Posted By seat_boy

The Rivendell Clem L can fit big tires and has a...

The Rivendell Clem L can fit big tires and has a nice, low step thru. Might be tough to find a frame or bike, though.... their last frame shipment sold out in seconds.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-23-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,227
Posted By seat_boy

I've been mountain biking since 1990, and my...

I've been mountain biking since 1990, and my first few tries with a dropper really left me underwhelmed. Like you, I was so used to getting back over the seat, the dropper seemed like a detriment as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,709
Posted By seat_boy

I'm an inch taller than you, and I would...

I'm an inch taller than you, and I would definitely go with the 62cm. Surlys need all the stack they can get.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-21, 07:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,753
Posted By seat_boy

At one point I had three Bike Fridays in the...

At one point I had three Bike Fridays in the garage, but I recently sold the Pocket Llama:

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,424
Views: 402,572
Posted By seat_boy

My new to me Pocket Llama

Taking my Bike Friday Pocket Llama our for a shakedown ride after a bar swap:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-06-20, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By seat_boy

Any mountain bike brake lever will fit your...

Any mountain bike brake lever will fit your handlebar, but you need to make sure the cable pull matches your brakes. If your Tern has V brakes, you need to get a long pull lever, cantis need a short...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,385
Posted By seat_boy

It looks like a lousy weld, it didn't even...

It looks like a lousy weld, it didn't even penetrate the main tube's material. Don't blame aluminum for shoddy workmanship.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,805
Posted By seat_boy

They're admitting their bikes are as fragile as...

They're admitting their bikes are as fragile as light bulbs? Not the best marketing strategy.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-20, 05:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By seat_boy

Same refund here. Dang, I was looking forward to...

Same refund here. Dang, I was looking forward to this build.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 892,647
Posted By seat_boy

I found one on another list, received it...

I found one on another list, received it yesterday, and made a few changes from the stock build: Tioga Powerblock 1.9" tires (they only fit because I slid the rear wheel all the way back), a real...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,759
Posted By seat_boy

Sorry, I don't have any pictures of it folded,...

Sorry, I don't have any pictures of it folded, but here's what it looked like assembled:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,759
Posted By seat_boy

FYI, I used this T handle from aliexpress that...

FYI, I used this T handle from aliexpress that folds to the outside:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32847751816.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.7d584c4dcPCdXl

Then you need some clamps like this:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-12-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 55,046
Posted By seat_boy

This bike is crying out for some fatter rubber.

This bike is crying out for some fatter rubber.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-20, 04:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,653
Posted By seat_boy

My Lambda/Grip Kings have great traction... once...

My Lambda/Grip Kings have great traction... once I added pins to them. Now they're some of my favorite pedals.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,753
Posted By seat_boy

I picked up a Bike Friday Silk...

I picked up a Bike Friday Silk (https://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2020/01/bike-friday-silk.html) off Craigslist:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-30-19, 06:39 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 153,505
Posted By seat_boy

My friend wanted fenders on his Roll. I didn't...

My friend wanted fenders on his Roll. I didn't find any good reviews of the Specialized fenders, so we went with these...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-26-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 153,505
Posted By seat_boy

There's nothing unsafe about this as long as the...

There's nothing unsafe about this as long as the QR is secured. And even if the QR opens somehow, all that happens is the saddle will fall down.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1,424
Views: 402,572
Posted By seat_boy

I did an urban overnight campout...

I did an urban overnight campout (https://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2019/09/urban-s24o.html) this weekend on my Dahon:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-19, 04:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,397
Posted By seat_boy

I have a Travoy that I've occasionally attached...

I have a Travoy that I've occasionally attached to my Dahon. I attached it to the rear rack. It rode low, but worked fine.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-19, 04:54 AM
Replies: 1,424
Views: 402,572
Posted By seat_boy

I brought my Dahon Speed 7 with me on a business...

I brought my Dahon Speed 7 with me on a business trip to Michigan last week, and got a chance to ride out to Lake St. Clair:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,737
Posted By seat_boy

Often I end up riding the same routes or trails...

Often I end up riding the same routes or trails over and over. In this case, it's nice to have some variety in the bikes if I can't get that variety in where I ride.

Also, maybe one bike can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 337,037
Posted By seat_boy

Here's my 1981ish Fuji America...

Here's my 1981ish Fuji America (https://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2018/04/new-bike-1981-fuji-america.html) with GB Hetres:
...
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